Audri Cochrane
Akron,OH
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist with over 14 years of clinical experience across acute care, home health, and skilled nursing settings. Expertise in patient assessment, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to educate future therapists as an APTA credentialed Clinical Instructor. Committed to contributing to team success and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital
04.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for progress assessment.
- Supervised PTA personnel and PT students, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Led LVAD therapy initiatives, improving patient care through specialized treatment protocols.
- Participated in LVAD selection committee meetings to ensure optimal device choices.
- Drove quality improvement by engaging in evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
- Assisted in onboarding new staff, ensuring smooth integration into clinical team.
Physical Therapist
Arbor Rehabilitation (PRN)
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Treated patients in assisted living setting and in the community
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients
- Performed home DME assessments
- Consistently tracked progress using standardized outcome measures which allowed for adjustments in treatment plans when necessary
- Attended OASIS Quality Specialist certification course
Physical Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation, Inc (Attentive Home Health)
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Enhanced patient mobility and quality of life through tailored treatment plans.
- Managed diverse patient caseload across multiple counties, optimizing daily schedules.
- Tracked patient progress consistently using standardized measures for effective treatment adjustments.
- Delivered care in assisted living and community settings, fostering patient independence.
Physical Therapist
Core Medical Group
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Enhanced patient care in home health environments as a traveling Physical Therapist.
- Adapted to various EMR systems for efficient patient documentation and management.
- Streamlined caseload management while ensuring precise communication with healthcare teams.
- Oversaw PTA personnel across multiple home health agencies for optimal service delivery.
- Utilized standardized outcome measures to adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.
Lead Physical Therapist
Bayada Home Health Care
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Enhanced patient care through collaboration with senior living community staff.
- Strengthened teamwork dynamics by fostering relationships with facility personnel.
- Ensured continuity of care by collaborating effectively with healthcare providers.
- Conducted caregiver training sessions, improving assisted living staff competencies.
- Monitored patient progress using standardized measures for effective treatment adjustments.
- Awarded Bayada Tucson Excellence Award for outstanding service and care.
Physical Therapist
Five Star Senior Living (The Forum at Tucson)
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Treated a variety of geriatric patients with both acute and chronic conditions in skilled nursing and outpatient settings
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess and monitor patient progress throughout rehabilitation programs
- Supervised PTA personnel
Physical Therapist
Summa at Home
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Enhanced patient outcomes by leading therapy in assisted living community.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team efforts to optimize resident care and services.
- Conducted caregiver training sessions, improving staff skills and resident support.
- Established screening process to identify residents’ home health therapy needs.
- Developed orientation cheat sheet for new employees, streamlining onboarding process.
- Supervised physical therapy assistants, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Walsh University
N Canton, OH05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Walsh University
N Canton, OH05.2008
Skills
- Acute care comprehension
- Home health care expertise
- Staff education and training
- Direct patient care
- BLS training
- Student education and training
- Geriatrics experience
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- LVAD Heartmate 3
- Competent in several EMR systems including, Casamba Smart Therapy software, Citrix Epic Hyperspace, Devero, Home Care Home Base (Pointcare), Kinnser (WellSky)
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Accomplishments
- Bayada Way to go! Contest Winner (2016, 2017)
- Bayada Tucson Excellence Award recipient (2018)
- Certified OASIS Quality Specialist (2021)
- Collaborated with Summa Akron City Hospital Cardiothoracic team in the development of updated sternal precautions for patients status post median sternotomy surgery
- Credentialed Clinical Instructor (2021)
- CVCA School of Medical Professionals Mentor (2011-2014)
- Employee of the Month (2016)
- International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians Member (2025-present)
- Participated in weeklong evidence-based practice course at Summa in August 2023
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Arbor Rehabilitation (PRN)
07.2020 - 06.2021
Physical Therapist
Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Physical Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation, Inc (Attentive Home Health)
02.2020 - 08.2020
Physical Therapist
Core Medical Group
07.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Physical Therapist
Bayada Home Health Care
01.2016 - 01.2018
Physical Therapist
Five Star Senior Living (The Forum at Tucson)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Physical Therapist
Summa at Home
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Walsh University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Walsh University