Audri Cochrane
Akron,OH
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and motivated physical therapist with extensive expertise in home health care, acute care, and geriatrics. Demonstrates proficiency in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation as a lead LVAD physical therapist, complemented by a strong background in staff education and student mentorship. Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office applications and adept at navigating various EMR systems. Committed to advancing patient care through innovative and evidence-based practices and continuous professional development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Physical Therapist
Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital
Akron, OH
2020.04 - 2026.02
- Enhanced patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning.
- Supervised PTA personnel and PT students, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Led LVAD therapy initiatives and participated in LVAD selection committee meetings to ensure optimal device choices.
- Attended week-long evidence-based practice course and subsequent year-long fall prevention project.
- Drove quality improvement by leading updated sternal precautions initiative in collaboration with Cardiothoracic Surgical team. Led rehab and nursing training and created updated patient education materials related to updated precautions.
- Assisted in onboarding new staff, ensuring smooth integration into clinical team.
Physical Therapist
Arbor Rehabilitation (PRN)
Gates Mills, OH
2020.07 - 2021.06
- Treated patients in assisted living setting and in the community.
- 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.
- Returned as PRN staff member from 2023 - 2024.
Physical Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation, Inc (Attentive Home Health)
Stow, OH
2020.02 - 2020.08
- Enhanced patient mobility and quality of life through tailored treatment plans.
- Managed diverse and high-volume 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
Manchester, NH
2018.07 - 2020.01
- Enhanced patient care in home health environments as a traveling Physical Therapist.
- Adapted to various EMR systems for efficient patient documentation and management.
- 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
Tucson, AZ
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Enhanced patient care and strengthened teamwork dynamics through collaboration with senior living community staff.
- 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)
Tucson, AZ
2015.01 - 2016.01
- 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 multiple PTA personnel.
Lead Physical Therapist
Summa at Home
Akron, OH
2012.01 - 2015.01
- Enhanced patient outcomes by leading therapy in assisted living community.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team efforts by attending daily rounds in order to optimize resident care and services.
- Conducted caregiver training sessions, improving staff skills and resident support.
- Implemented 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.
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Walsh University
North Canton, OHBachelor of Arts - Psychology, Biology
Walsh University
North Canton, OHSkills
- Home health care expertise, acute care comprehension, geriatrics experience
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, lead LVAD physical therapist
- Staff education and training, student mentorship
- Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office PowerPoint
- Competent in several EMR systems: Casamba Smart Therapy software, Citrix Epic Hyperspace, Devero, Home Care Home Base (Pointcare), Kinnser (WellSky)
Research Experience
EBP Immersion Course provided by Summa Health & The Ohio State University Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute
- Attended week-long course
- Focused on critical appraisal of available research
- Took part in year-long fall prevention project using available research to implement new procedures/initiatives hospital-wide
Keep Your Move in the Tube Sternal Precautions
- Critically appraised available research in order to bring updated sternal precautions to hospital system for patients status post median sternotomy
- Led training in-services for nursing and rehab staff
Volunteer Experience
The Kafunjo Community Project – US, Inc,
- Non profit supporting a school/orphanage in Uganda
- Member of board since 2021
- Assist with recording meeting minutes and organizing data
Summit Metro Parks
- Volunteer since 2020
- Participate in citizen science surveys, Cycling Without Age, and naturalist-led educational programs
Certification
- APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
- BLS
- International Consortium of Circulatory Assist Clinicians Member
- LVAD Heartmate 3 trained
- OASIS Quality Specialist certification
- Physical Therapist (Ohio)
Continuing Education and Professional Development
- CVCA School of Medical Professionals Mentor (2011-2014)
- EBP Immersion Course (2023)
- PWR! Certified Therapist (2017)
Accomplishments
· APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor (2021)
· Bayada Way to go! Contest Winner (2016, 2017)
· Bayada Tucson Excellence Award recipient (2018)
· CVCA School of Medical Professionals Mentor (2011-2014)
· Employee of the Month (2016)
· Implemented updated sternal precautions at Summa Akron City Hospital
· Lead LVAD physical therapist
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Arbor Rehabilitation (PRN)
2020.07 - 2021.06
Physical Therapist
Summa Health System/Akron City Hospital
2020.04 - 2026.02
Physical Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation, Inc (Attentive Home Health)
2020.02 - 2020.08
Physical Therapist
Core Medical Group
2018.07 - 2020.01
Lead Physical Therapist
Bayada Home Health Care
2016.01 - 2018.01
Physical Therapist
Five Star Senior Living (The Forum at Tucson)
2015.01 - 2016.01
Lead Physical Therapist
Summa at Home
2012.01 - 2015.01
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Biology
Walsh University
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Walsh University