Arlene Dela Cruz
Greenville,NC
Summary
Compassionate physical therapist with background in diverse clinical settings, including orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans to maximize patient recovery and independence. Strengths include effective communication, patient education, and teamwork to facilitate health improvement. Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores through innovative therapy techniques and compassionate care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
Cora Physical Therapy
Washington, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted evaluations and developed POC for outpatient clients.
- Conducted pre-employment assessments.
- Managed therapeutic activities for individuals in work conditioning programs.
- Designed comprehensive HEP improvements consistent with treatment plan.
- Assessed prospective clients for suitability for skilled PT services.
- Collaborated with referring physicians and other clinicians to achieve a common goal, to benefit clients.
- Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, and volunteers.
Staff Physical Therapist
Manual Physical Therapy, Inc
Wilson, NC
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Created comprehensive care plans after thorough client evaluations.
- Educated patients and families regarding healthcare plans.
- Collaborated with other clinical and non-clinical staff regarding client needs and progress
- Developed structured home exercise program to supplement current plan of care
- Developed upgraded structured home exercise program for post discharge skilled PT program to maintain gains.
Staff Physical Therapist
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee, IL
03.2003 - 09.2022
- Staff physical therapist in outpatient clinic setting and in independent and assisted living facilities performing the following: -Evaluation and treatment of patients, including development of plan of care
- Routine falls screening for new and current residents
- Family and staff training to maximize patient progress
- Staff in-services for quality improvement and/ or review of safety techniques
- Coordinated with nursing staff regarding patient safety concerns and any decline of function
- Collaborated with referring physicians regarding client's needs
- Performed wheelchair assessments
- Performed home safety assessments
- Clinical instructor for student PT and PTAs
- Utilized diverse exercise programs to facilitate patient progress
- Gave presentation to Kankakee Community College PTA program regarding LSVT BIG
- Staff physical therapist in acute rehab unit and acute setting performing the following: -Evaluation and treatment of patients , and develop plan of care appropriate for timely discharge to next level of care
- Family training prior to discharge
- Coordinated with nursing , OT and ST regarding discharge planning
- Consulted with attending physician during process of designing rehabilitation programs.
Staff Physical Therapist
Sunset Homes
Quincy, Illinois
12.2001 - 02.2003
- Performed evaluation and developed appropriate plan of care for long tern care residents
- Communicated expectations on treatment and progression targets by discussing rehab program and therapy sessions
- Followed physician orders to plan successful physical therapy programs leveraging combined methods and modalities
- Performed staff in-service on proper transfers and biomechanics
- Developed and implemented exercise programs for restorative therapy post discharge and supervised rehab certified nursing staff to execute restorative exercises
- Performed balance screening and fall assessment to monitor safety risk
Staff Physical Therapist
Good Samaritan Home
Quincy, Illinois
02.2000 - 12.2001
- Performed evaluation and developed appropriate plan of care to improve quality of living for long term care residents
- Developed and implemented restorative rehab program for post discharge patients to continue their level of activity, and supervised rehab certified nursing staff to execute such program
- Performed balance screening and fall assessment to monitor safety risks
- Participated in advertising aquatic program for residents and community
- Participated in clinical staff rounding to monitor resident's progress or maintenance of function
- Performed nursing staff in-service for training on proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.
Staff Physical Therapist
Mariner Post Acute Network
Hamilton, IL
06.1999 - 02.2000
- Performed evaluation and developed appropriate plan of care to improve quality of living for long term care residents
- Performed routine fall safety screening to monitor resident's risks
- Collaborated with other disciplines regarding treatment approach to achieve a common goal
- Performed home safety assessments with OT
- Performed nursing staff in-services for proper body mechanics and proper transfer techniques
- Participated in multidisciplinary meeting to discuss quality improvement in the department
Staff Physical Therapist
Prism Rehab Systems
Buffalo Grove, IL
11.1998 - 06.1999
- Performed evaluation and developed appropriate plan of care to improve quality of living for long term care residents
- Performed routine fall safety assessment and screening to residents to monitor risks
- Participated in clinical staff meeting to assess and monitor resident's progress and develop modifications to plan of care if necessary
- Performed nursing staff in-service for wound care, proper body mechanics and transfer techniques
- Developed and implemented restorative rehab program for residents post therapy, and supervised rehab certified nursing staff to execute such program.
Staff Physical Therapist
Nova Care
King of Prussia, Pa
10.1995 - 04.1996
- Performed evaluation and developed appropriate plan of care to improve quality of living for long term care residents
- Performed routine fall safety assessment and screening to residents to monitor risks
- Performed home safety assessment to residents being discharged home
- Participated in multidisciplinary meeting to collaborate treatment approaches, and attain maximal outcome for patient progress
- Covered Physical Therapy services at different contract sites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Lyceum Northwestern University
Dagupan City, Pangasinan04-1993
Skills
- Bilingual
- Certified AISTM clinician
- Background in NDT
- Background in geriatrics
- Vestibular Rehab
- Background in orthopedics
- Background in neurologic diseases
- Kinesiology taping
- Certified clinician LSVT BIG and Rock Steady Boxing
- In-patient and out-patient background
- Independent and assisted living facility PT service
- MFR/ Manual Therapy background
- Used Solo step / Lite Gait/ Red Cord/ Scifit machines
- CPI credentialed for PT/PTA students
- Wheelchair assessment
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Prosthetic training
Interests
- Community volunteer services
- culinary with bias on baking
- gardening
Languages
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
Cora Physical Therapy
07.2023 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist
Manual Physical Therapy, Inc
09.2022 - 07.2023
Staff Physical Therapist
Riverside Medical Center
03.2003 - 09.2022
Staff Physical Therapist
Sunset Homes
12.2001 - 02.2003
Staff Physical Therapist
Good Samaritan Home
02.2000 - 12.2001
Staff Physical Therapist
Mariner Post Acute Network
06.1999 - 02.2000
Staff Physical Therapist
Prism Rehab Systems
11.1998 - 06.1999
Staff Physical Therapist
Nova Care
10.1995 - 04.1996
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Lyceum Northwestern University