Seeking a rewarding position as a Full time Physical Therapist with a specialized interest in skilled nursing settings
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist, ADOR- Full Time
Warren Barr – Remedy
Gold Coast Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
Evaluate, patients, establish goals and develop individualized treatment plans as prescribed by a physician
Perform daily treatments and documentation in Nethealth including recertifications, progress and discharge notes
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and attend care plan meetings
Perform ADOR duties including attending morning rounds, Medicare, other insurance and QAPI meetings, train all new staff, perform payor insurance checks, make the schedules for 20+ staff (PT, OT, ST)
Physical Therapist - Full Time
HCR ManorCare
Oak Lawn, IL
01.2012 - 01.2021
Review physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate an appropriate treatment plans for mainly adult and geriatric patients with neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and orthopedic disorders
Plan and administer treatments encompassing gait and transfer training, wound care, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs including active and passive range of motions
Manage a high-volume caseload and supervised 1 or 2 PTAs
Clinical instructor to 1 PTA and 5 DPT students
Assist team lead PT performing scheduling duties and running team huddle meetings
Recommend equipment and in-home modifications
Home Health Physical Therapist - PRN
Legends Home Therapy
Chicago, IL
2024 - Current
Coordinates with the physician regarding the specific physical therapy goals to be included in the patient’s medical plan of treatment. Additionally, communicates general status and significant changes in patient’s condition to physician and to case manager/home care supervisor or to other team members as necessary
Assesses patients’ home environment for potential home rehabilitation
Recommends modifications or changes in the patient’s program based on evaluation of progress
Provides a physical therapy plan in the patient’s chart and communicates the plan to other members of the home care team. Documents patient’s reactions, progress, therapeutic interventions and plans for each visit and completes discharges summary forms
Physical Therapist - PRN
Woodbridge- Pavillion of Logan Square
Chicago, IL
2022 - 2025
Developed personalized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and overall function.
Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient progress and modify interventions accordingly
Physical Therapist- PRN
Schwab Rehab Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 01.2018
Work with a wide range of patients with musculoskeletal and neurological impairments from strokes, traumatic brain injuries and gunshot wounds
Perform evaluations, daily PT treatments and family training
Physical Therapist - PRN
Avanza Rehab
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 01.2016
Work with a wide range of patients with back and wrist pain, arthritis, fractures and strokes
Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs to improve and restore physical functioning by increasing strength and improving body mechanics and also alleviate pain with manual therapy and modalities
Create individualized home exercise programs to improve overall health and wellness
Education
Master of Science -
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
05-2011
Bachelor of Science in Applied Science - Exercise Science (Pre-Physical Therapy), Biology
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
05-2008
Skills
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Manual therapy
Home exercise programs
Geriatric care
Neurological rehabilitation
Certification
American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor
American Heart Association CPR and AED certified
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois and Ohio
Timeline
Physical Therapist, ADOR- Full Time
Warren Barr – Remedy
01.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist- PRN
Schwab Rehab Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Physical Therapist - PRN
Avanza Rehab
01.2015 - 01.2016
Physical Therapist - Full Time
HCR ManorCare
01.2012 - 01.2021
Home Health Physical Therapist - PRN
Legends Home Therapy
2024 - Current
Physical Therapist - PRN
Woodbridge- Pavillion of Logan Square
2022 - 2025
Master of Science -
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Science in Applied Science - Exercise Science (Pre-Physical Therapy), Biology
Youngstown State University
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Fish Philosophy Award 2014 – recognition of positive attitude, sustaining effort and progress made
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledgeable in Point Click Care and Nethealth software
Excellent organizational and time management skills worker
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