Arlene Weiss
Surfside ,FL
Summary
Experienced Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions. Skilled communicator providing detail-oriented patient family guidance and education. Addressed all equipment and home modification needs best suited for patient and care givers. Cross trained in all areas including : Burns, Amputee, Trauma, Outpatient orthopedics, Inpatient orthopedics, and Inpatient acute. Most experience in : Neuro Rehabilitation, Pediatric outpatient, Pediatric acute, and Pediatric Rehabilitation, and PPEC services . Accomplished and energetic Director of Rehabilitation passionate about finding best possible patient care to lead to independence. Deeply committed to administering top-quality care while maintaining budget. Strong therapy background and works harmoniously with variety of personalities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Rehab Services
GTG PPEC
Miami, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Managed budgeting activities related to staffing, supplies, and equipment needs.
- Served as a liaison between department personnel, physicians, patients, families.
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies for increasing referrals from outside sources.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to rehab services.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Evaluated effects of treatment at various stages, adjusting treatments to achieve maximum benefits.
- Collaborated with other departments to enhance service delivery.
- Monitored patient progress and outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided regular coaching and mentoring to staff members as needed.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Advised senior management on strategic initiatives related to rehab services.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and protocols for rehab services.
- Maintained knowledge of current trends in rehabilitation medicine.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care plans.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Trained new employees in the use of medical equipment and techniques.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the department.
- Evaluated patient data to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Physical Therapist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
03.2005 - 08.2022
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of therapy assistants and patients.
- Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Increased weekly average patient visit volume through improved scheduling and rapid insurance approval turnaround.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Communicated pertinent results, progress or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.2002
Skills
- Skilled in patient relations
- Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
- Orthopedics specialist
- Broad understanding of Neurology
- Patient-focused therapy
- Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
- Pediatrics knowledge
- Physical examination
- Data evaluation
- Staff education and training
- Specialization in sports injuries and therapy
- Patient Assessments
- BLS training
- Massage therapy
- Patient Management
- Bilingual in English and Spanish and basic Creole
- Program development
- TBI, Burn, Orthopedic injuries
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Service Utilization Improvements
- Decision-Making
- Process Implementation
- Employee Training Program
- Employee Supervision
- Healthcare Delivery
- Staff Management
- Regulatory Requirements
- Performance Monitoring
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient Relations
- Patient Safety
- Compliance Advisory
- Problem Identification
- Goal Attainment
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clinical Staff Management
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Certification
- Interactive Metronome
- Pediatric Kinesiotaping
- Adult Kinesiotaping
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Rehab Services
GTG PPEC
08.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
03.2005 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Florida State University
- Interactive Metronome
- Pediatric Kinesiotaping
- Adult Kinesiotaping
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