Ashley Wilcock
Miami,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated physical therapist with four years of experience working with a diverse patient population in a dynamic clinical environment. Ability to adapt to new challenges and collaborate with interdisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes in all aspects of patient care. Dedicated to providing individual, specialized care in a safe and efficient manner. Motivated to educate patients, caregivers and staff on skills to help restore function after illness/injury. Hardworking and committed to learning new skills based on evidenced based research and cutting edge techniques in the physical therapy practice. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami , FL
01.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patients upon admission to Lyn Rehabilitation using evidenced based practice. Patients undergo a through examination of body structure and function using objective measures to identify impairments and functional limitations. Relevant functional outcomes and assessment tools are used to establish baseline data and track progress over time.
- Specialized plan of care is established with measurable goals to promote functional independence within reasonable timeframes. Special consideration for patient diagnosis, age, comorbidities, past medical history, social support, cognitive and physical abilities.
- Design and implement daily physical therapy treatment sessions in accordance with up to date clinical practice guidelines and evidence based research. Competent and safe use of modalities and specialized equipment as appropriate to promote recovery of function. Constant monitoring to assess and reassess patient response to specific treatment intervention with appropriate modifications to prevent adverse response. Special consideration and accommodations made for individual psychological needs, preferred learning style, culture and language.
- Provide relevant patient information to medical team in accordance with existing policies and procedures to reduce risk of adverse patient event. Alert medical team in timely manner of patient change in status or notable decline in function.
- Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Updates are given daily at afternoon huddles and weekly during interdisciplinary conference rounds. Information relevant to physical therapy scope of practice includes accurate assessment of patient's current physical function, level of assistance required to perform mobility tasks, remaining deficits and potential barriers to discharge. Collaboration with medical team, nursing, occupational therapy, speech language pathologists, recreational therapy, neuropsychology and social work is a dynamic process focused on addressing patient specific needs to provide individualized care for the best possible outcomes. This may include recommendation for specialized referral services, family conference, outpatient services, support groups, community reintegration programs, etc.
- Caregiver training and education provided to identified person(s) throughout inpatient rehab stay. Caregivers are instructed in how to assist patients with functional mobility activities while maintaining proper body mechanics. caregivers are also trained on safe and appropriate use of recommended durable medical equipment prior to discharge home.
- Provided patient/caregiver with supplemental education as appropriate and in consideration of learning style, language preference, cognitive and physical abilities. Patients are instructed in individualized home exercise programs to ensure carryover of gains made during inpatient rehab stay.
- Demonstrated safe patient handling techniques in accordance with patient specific needs. Appropriate use of specialized equipment to ensure safety of patient, caregivers and support staff.
- Responsible for training new staff members onboarded to LRC7 and expected to provide direct patient care (nurses, personal care technicians). Regardless of prior experience, staff members given hands on training related to importance of maintaining good body mechanics, proper patient handling, transfer techniques and safe use of equipment. Additional training and education provided on positioning and handling techniques for patients with specific weight bearing precautions, spine precautions, total joint replacement, stroke, spinal cord injury, sternal precautions, amputee, etc. Staff members completed competence check list and provided additional training as needed.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to identify potential areas to improve patient care and overall satisfaction. Initiated education sessions for nursing and support staff focused on understanding typical precautions and contraindications when working with specific diagnoses or post surgical issues.
- Recommendations for appropriate durable medical equipment and appropriate home modification as indicated by medical diagnosis, current level of function and expected prognosis with acknowledgement of potential growth/change in physical condition. Completed customized wheelchair evaluations, seating forms and documentation for insurance justification related to power wheelchairs, light weight manual wheelchairs, power-assist wheelchairs, standing frames, shower chairs and mechanical lift equipment.
- Documentation of services rendered and justification of such, completed within appropriate timeframes on electronic medical record system software CERNER. Initial evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, interdisciplinary team conference notes, discharge documentation and recommended durable medical equipment. Billing entered in accordance with services provided on specified forms.
- Oriented and trained new physical therapy full time and per diem staff assigned to LRC7. Training included orientation to patient unit, safety protocols and procedures expected. Relevant skills expected to provide appropriate level of care based on individualized needs. Accurate documentation for daily treatment note, evaluation, progress note, discharge, DME order form and interdiciplinary team conference note. Therapists are also trained on efficient communication with interdiciplinary team members to coordinate patient care. Training provided on scheduling system and daily roles/responsibilities. Competency checklist completed after trainee is educated on, or observed performing the related patient care skill. Further training recommended for trainees lacking skills in specific areas which could place patients at safety risk.
- Established protocol for functional outcome measure 6MWT to help streamline testing procedure and documentation which is used by social work to help justify the need for supplemental oxygen to third party payors.
- Assisted as representative of physical therapy service on comprehensive specialty floor in efforts to prepare for review from Commision on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Responsibilities included review of compliance with policies and procedures outlined by each standard, identification of related policies for each standard, updating information for standard as necessary and attend CARF meetings.
- Assists in overseeing physical therapy students during their clinical internship experience.
- Committed to lifelong learning and self improvement. Frequently attends inservice presentations by third party venders, student physical therapists and senior therapy staff. Continuing education courses completed in person and online with over 500 hours logged in 2023 alone. Approved candidate to sit for Neurologic specialist certification exam in 2025.
Physical Therapist Per Diem
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami , FL
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Evaluated and treated patients in Ryder Trauma Center, behavioral health unit, burn center and patients receiving care on medical floors. Patient population age from young adult to geriatric. Patient diagnoses ranged from simple to complex.
- Utilized services and tools to accommodate for specialized needs
- Through review of related patient information obtained using medical documentation software. When necessary, communication with specialty services for clarification on orders, update weight bearing status, range of motion restrictions, bracing, etc.
- Coordination and collaboration with nursing staff, occupational therapy, speech therapy, neuropsychology and social work as needed to promote functional independence, provide discharge recommendations, DME recommendations, and update plan of care as indicated.
- Utilized specialized medical equipment to provide real-time data for patient response to treatment intervention. Implemented problem-solving skills and clinical reasoning to identify potential solutions for challenging cases. Quickly adapted to changes in patient status while maintaining safety.
- Provided caregiver training when appropriate to facilitate safe discharge home.
- Prescribed appropriate home exercise program based on patient specific needs. Provided patient education as needed for compliance with recommended precautions/weight bearing restrictions in an effort to optimize post-surgical outcomes. Provided instruction in proper use of recommended DME.
- Documentation of services rendered using appropriate form as indicated on electronic documentation system software. Justification of skilled therapy services and related charges completed within specific timeframes in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Education
Certified Pilates Instructor
Polestar Education Center
Miami07-2021
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Florida International University
Miami, FL07-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL08-2016
Skills
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Acute care rehabilitation
- Patient centered care
- Accurate evaluation and assessment of objective measures and appropriate functional outcomes
- Appropriate documentation skills
- Efficient communication with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
- Compassionate interpersonal communication with patients, caregivers, peers and support staff
- Ongoing education to improve clinical skills
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist- State of Florida, #PT35328
- BLS certification
- APTA member
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Per Diem
Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Pilates Instructor
Polestar Education Center
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University