Brandon M. Walker
Doctor Of Physical Therapy
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Inpatient Coordinator
Watershed Health
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Provide support to patients to avoid readmittance to major hospitals in New Orleans, LA, and Mobile, AL.
- Enroll patients in chronic care and post-acute care programs.
- Assisted patients with smoking cessation, motivational interviewing, and health-related knowledge in chronic patient care, including hypertension, diabetes, COPD, and hyperlipidemia.
- Coordinated with insurance companies regarding patient eligibility and authorization of services.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Technician
Kindred Rehabilitation Services
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
- Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
- Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients, and visitors.
CSM Published Graduate Student Researcher
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
- "In Patients with Low Back Pain, Does PNF have Better Results than Manual Therapy"
- Presenters: Layman Josh, DPT, NCS, ATP, PhD Jesse Pietroburgo, Isaiah Requintina, Joshua Jernigan and Brandon Walker
Graduate Presentation
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
03.2001 - 04.2001
- Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation in Neurological Rehabilitation
- Resenters: Jesse Pietroburgo, Brandon Walker, Josh Jernigan, Isaiah Requintina
- Date: May 2021
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Southwest Baptist University
08.2019 - Current
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Exercise Science -
The University of Southern Mississippi
01.2009 - 05.2014
Skills
Skilled in patient relations
Focused on consistent, quality care
Therapeutic exercises
Strengthening
Joint protection
Orthopedics
Patient interviews
Proficient in EPIC, Paragon and Raintree documentation services
Timeline
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Southwest Baptist University
08.2019 - Current
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
01.2018 - 12.2019
Inpatient Coordinator
Watershed Health
01.2018 - 07.2019
Inpatient Rehabilitation Technician
Kindred Rehabilitation Services
12.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Exercise Science -
The University of Southern Mississippi
01.2009 - 05.2014
Graduate Presentation
Southwest Baptist University
03.2001 - 04.2001
CSM Published Graduate Student Researcher
Southwest Baptist University