Britni Maher
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with 14+ years of orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation experience specializing in post-operative joint replacement recovery, patient education, movement analysis, and physician collaboration. Strong clinical background in outpatient orthopedics with extensive experience guiding patients through total knee, total hip, and shoulder replacement rehabilitation. Skilled at building rapport with surgeons, healthcare teams, and patients while translating complex clinical concepts into successful practical outcomes. Seeking to transition into an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist / Medical Device Sales role focused on joint reconstruction and musculoskeletal technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Restorative Therapy Co.
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive orthopedic rehabilitation for post-operative and non-operative musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient setting.
- Educate patients on surgical recovery expectations, mobility progression, pain management, and long-term outcomes.
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and referring providers to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Treated a broad orthopedic caseload including post-surgical joint replacements, sports medicine injuries, spinal conditions, and chronic pain disorders.
- Participated in community wellness initiatives/screening events to strengthen provider/community relationships and increase awareness of rehabilitation services.
- Utilize strong interpersonal communication to build trust and improve patient compliance and satisfaction.
- Perform movement assessments and develop individualized treatment strategies to maximize functional outcomes.
- Mentor patients through recovery progression while communicating clinical rationale in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Contribute to clinic growth through strong patient retention and referral relationships.
Clinic Director / Lead Physical Therapist
Bon Secours – In Motion Physical Therapy
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2012 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning efforts aimed at long-term growth and sustainability of the clinic facility.
- Developed expertise in biomechanics, movement dysfunction, post-operative protocols, and functional progression.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment plans, surgical expectations, and rehabilitation timelines.
- Performed manual therapy, therapeutic exercise prescription, dry needling, and functional mobility training.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and compliance with healthcare regulations and insurance requirements.
- Demonstrated strong time management and adaptability in fast-paced clinical environments.
- Directed clinical operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Established collaborative relationships with healthcare providers to enhance referral networks.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource allocation for clinic operations.
- Analyzed patient feedback data to drive service improvements and enhance satisfaction.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Exercise Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2009
Skills
- Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Clinical Education
- Surgeon & Physician Relations
- Patient Outcomes & Satisfaction
- Musculoskeletal Assessment
- Clinical Demonstrations & Training
- Relationship Building
- Manual Therapy / Dry Needling
- Presentation & Communication Skills
- Clinical Problem Solving / Reasoning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Therapeutic exercises
- Patient-focused therapy
- Pain management techniques
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist – Virginia
- Manual Therapy Certification (MTC)
- Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT) – Dry Needling
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Restorative Therapy Co.
07.2023 - Current
Clinic Director / Lead Physical Therapist
Bon Secours – In Motion Physical Therapy
09.2012 - 07.2023
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Exercise Science
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Old Dominion University
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive experience with orthopedic patient populations and post-operative recovery pathways
- Comfortable presenting clinical information to providers, patients, and interdisciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of orthopedic terminology, anatomy, biomechanics, and surgical rehabilitation protocols
- Proven ability to build long-term professional relationships and establish credibility with healthcare providers
- Skilled in patient influence, education, and treatment plan adherence
- Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills
- Goal-oriented and adaptable in performance-driven settings
- Interested in transitioning clinical expertise into orthopedic device education and consultative sales support roles