Licensed Physical Therapist with 15+ years of experience treating adult and geriatric patients. Polished in treating various injuries and restoring mobility. Excellent communicator with outstanding patient rapport-building skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Sparks Physical Therapy
11.2023 - Current
Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of functioning, including OASIS Assessment at appropriate time points.
Developing and revising the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
Supervising therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
Educate patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend methods for installation of adaptive equipment.
Physical Therapist
Arbor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Services
08.2008 - 02.2024
Assessing, evaluating, and treating short-term and long-term residents that would benefit from skilled physical therapy services
completing quality and timely documentation, such as evaluations, re-certifications, and discharges
direction and indirectly supervision physical therapist assistants
conducting quarterly screens and/or evaluations on long-term residents
developing and assisting with overseeing restorative nursing programs
assisting with insurance authorizations and appeals
contributing to the overall needs of the facility and the facility staff
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV
06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science-Sports Medicine
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
04.2006
Skills
geriatrics experience
treatment planning
physical examination
direct patient care
Accomplishments
2022 Arbor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Golden Acorn Award (Employee of the Year)
2022 Lakeland CC PTA Program Clinical Instructor of the Year Award
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Sparks Physical Therapy
11.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Arbor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Services
08.2008 - 02.2024
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Wheeling Jesuit University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science-Sports Medicine
Director of Virtual Health at Buffalo Rehab Group Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy PCDirector of Virtual Health at Buffalo Rehab Group Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy PC