Hi, I’m
Avadene Watts
Minneola,FL
Summary
Experienced and compassionate healthcare professional dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. With over 9 years of expertise as a physical therapist, I have honed my skills in serving the needs of adult and geriatric patients across various healthcare settings, including skilled nursing facilities, home health, and acute care. My passion lies in developing tailored, effective and individualized physical therapy programs. By incorporating innovative techniques and a functional-based approach, I strive to enhance their overall well-being and maximize their independence. Now, I am eagerly seeking new opportunities in a dynamic and progressive environment that will allow me to further grow and refine my current skill set. I am eager to contribute my knowledge, expertise, and unwavering dedication to delivering outstanding care to patients.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
Physical Therapist
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders
- Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates, and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy
- Collaborates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record
- Educate patients and caregivers on treatment and care, empowering them to actively participate in continuing activities at home
- Completes all required paperwork following Physical Therapy department policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record
- Supervise and monitor the treatment activities of Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs)
- Assist with daily scheduling of therapists within the physical therapy department.
South Lake Home Health/Mederi Caretenders
Physical Therapist
09.2019 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Review physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate accurate diagnosis
- Routinely completed start of care, recertifications, resume of care as applicable
- Performed physical therapy examinations, and reassessments
- Develop attainable goals, and intervention for adults and geriatric patients in a home health setting
- Discuss details and management of patient's plan of care with case manager/nurse, occupational and speech therapist and clinical coordinator
- Provided consulting to third party caregivers, nurses or family members to promote scheduled ongoing therapy sessions and exercises post discharge
- Scheduling of daily physical therapy routine visits, evaluations, and OASIS Start of care or discharge, reassessments/recertifications
- Develop and implement individualized home exercise programs
- Recommended durable medical equipment or assistive devices
- Assisted with home safety assessments and suggested modifications to facilitate maximum safety
- Caseload frequently included generalized age-related muscle weakness, gait abnormalities, COPD, functional decline, congestive heart failure, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, low back pain, hip and knee dysfunction
- Post-surgical orthopedic cases have included: hip decompression, total hip & knee reconstruction, hip open reduction and internal fixation, total shoulder replacement, laminectomy and meniscus arthroscopic surgery.
Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions
Physical Therapist
05.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Performed physical therapy examinations, reassessments and screenings
- Developed prognosis, goals, and intervention for adults and geriatric in a skilled nursing facility
- Discussed details and management of patient's plan of care with case manager/nurse, occupational and speech therapist and clinical coordinator
- Recommended equipment and/or assistive devices for discharge home
- Caseload frequently included generalized age-related muscle weakness, gait abnormalities, COPD, functional decline/failure to thrive, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, low back pain, hip and knee dysfunction
- Post-surgical orthopedic cases have included: hip decompression, total hip & knee reconstruction, hip open reduction and internal fixation, total shoulder replacement, laminectomy and meniscus arthroscopic surgery.
Carter Healthcare
Physical Therapist
12.2015 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Review physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate accurate diagnosis
- Routinely performed physical therapy examinations, and reassessments
- Developed prognosis, goals, and intervention for adults and geriatric in a home health setting
- Discussed details and management of patient's plan of care with case manager/nurse, occupational and speech therapist and clinical coordinator
- Provided consulting for third party caregivers, nurses or family members to promote scheduled ongoing therapy sessions and exercises
- Scheduling of daily physical therapy routine visits, evaluations, and reassessments
- Develop and implement individualized home exercise programs
- Recommended equipment or assistive devices and in-home safety modifications
- Caseload frequently includes generalized age-related muscle weakness, gait abnormalities, COPD, functional decline, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, low back pain, hip and knee dysfunction
- Post-surgical orthopedic cases have included: hip decompression, total hip & knee reconstruction, hip open reduction and internal fixation, total shoulder replacement, laminectomy and meniscus arthroscopic surgery.
Manor Oaks Nursing and Rehab
Physical Therapist
06.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Routinely performed physical therapy examinations, screenings, and reassessments in order to formulate diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention for adult patients, primarily the geriatric population in a skilled nursing facility setting
- Supervised physical therapy assistants, therapy aids
- Reviewed and co-signed daily notes
- Scheduling and delegating of daily caseload to coworkers in therapy department
- Completed interdisciplinary communication and coordination with DOR, occupational therapist, speech therapist, nursing staff and administration
- Caseload included sub-acute and chronic conditions: generalized muscle weakness, unsteady gait, CAD, COPD, PVD, functional decline or failure to thrive, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, low back pain, hip and knee dysfunction, arthritis, knee replacement, hip replacement, CHF, chronic kidney disease, CABG, above & below-knee amputee, MI and etc.
Education
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Doctoral degree from Physical Therapy
05.2013
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee
Bachelor of Science from Health Science with physical therapy concentration
05.2010
Skills
- Physical Therapy
- Subacute rehab (2 years)
- Acute care (3 years)
- Home health (4 years)
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Cerner
- McKesson
- Hospital Experience
- Medical documenting software experience Home care home base, Cerner, Mckesson, Citrix, Casamba, Rehab Optima)
- BLS CPR/AED for healthcare provider
- Able to grasp new concepts and ideas quickly
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Physical Therapy License; PT30283
Personal Information
Avadene Watts PT, DPT
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist
South Lake Home Health/Mederi Caretenders
09.2019 - 04.2021
Physical Therapist
Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions
05.2018 - 09.2019
Physical Therapist
Carter Healthcare
12.2015 - 04.2018
Physical Therapist
Manor Oaks Nursing and Rehab
06.2015 - 06.2016
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Doctoral degree from Physical Therapy
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee
Bachelor of Science from Health Science with physical therapy concentration