Ashley Brawner
Granbury
Summary
Results-driven clinician with five years of diverse hands-on experience in physical therapy, including roles as a licensed therapist, technician, and DPT student. Flexible professional dedicated to lifelong learning, consistently staying informed about current literature and innovative treatment approaches to enhance patient outcomes and promote functional independence. Committed to fostering strong interpersonal relationships with patients and their families to build trust and rapport. Demonstrates exceptional ability to deliver high-quality care while prioritizing safety, personalization, compassion, and efficiency to exceed productivity standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Interim Home Health and Hospice
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Evaluated patient conditions to develop personalized treatment plans and rehabilitation goals.
- Administered therapeutic exercises to improve mobility and strength in diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and effective patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, recovery strategies, and home exercise programs.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for ongoing treatment assessments.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedule with patients’ availability daily.
Physical Therapist
Connect Pediatrics Home Health
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Administered therapeutic activities and manual therapy to improve mobility and functional activity.
- Developed patient center goals to address functional deficits, motor milestones, and improve quality of life.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper use of mobility devices, home functional activities and exercise programs.
- Documented and re-assessed patient progress accurately in electronic health records for ongoing treatment assessments.
Student Physical Therapist
TIRR Greater Heights Outpatient
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Conducted comprehensive initial evaluations for adult and geriatric patients with variety of neurological diagnoses and designed individualized plan of care to optimize functional independence within the home and community environment with respect to prognosis and phase of recovery under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Collaborated with other therapy teams to provide holistic care and ordered appropriate assistive devices, orthotics, and durable medical equipment.
- Provided patient and family education on prognosis and safe home activities and exercises to facilitate motor learning, skill acquisition, and recovery.
- Delivered comprehensive intervention plans targeting emerging skills and motor milestones to a diverse pediatric population including various modalities such as kinesiotape, FES bike, electrical stimulation, manual therapy, and functional training under supervision of licensed physical therapist.
Care Coordinator and Therapy Technician
Texas Physical Therapy Specialists
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Handled insurance verification, billing claims, and intake paperwork.
- Answered daily phone calls, contacted potential patients for initial evaluation based on referrals sent directly to the clinic, and contacted insurance companies for benefits a patient has for physical therapy services.
- Managed scheduling, created new patients’ charts, updated insurance coverage, tracked approved visits and physician approval of plan of care.
- Demonstrated, instructed, and encouraged patients through exercises under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Assisted and supervised multiple patients simultaneously with clear communication among myself, each patient, and their licensed physical therapist.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Exercise Science
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12.2020
Skills
- Team-oriented and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Communication
- Commitment to learning and skill refinement
- Discharge planning
- Documentation on Homecare Homebase, Kantime, Epic and Meditech EMR
- Patient and family education
- Creative and friendly
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Detail-oriented and strong problem-solving skills
- Home exercise programs
- Clinical reasoning
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist in Texas- License number: 1391511 Since May 2024
- LSVT Big Certified Clinician Since January 2024
- American Health Training BLS-Provider: CPR, AED, and First Aid Expires June 2027
- American Physical Therapy Association Member Since April 2021
- Texas Physical Therapy Association Member Since April 2021
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Interim Home Health and Hospice
08.2024 - 12.2025
Physical Therapist
Connect Pediatrics Home Health
08.2024 - 12.2025
Student Physical Therapist
TIRR Greater Heights Outpatient
01.2024 - 03.2024
Care Coordinator and Therapy Technician
Texas Physical Therapy Specialists
08.2020 - 08.2021
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Exercise Science
University of Texas At Austin