Organized, dependable physical therapist successful at managing multiple priorities while spreading positivity throughout the team. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to gain experience and provide value to our hospital.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time Physical Therapist
Encompass Health
05.2022 - Current
Float Therapist: Had the opportunity to build relationships with therapists and case managers on every team
Weekend Staff: Ensured procedures and documentation were consistent on weekends by being a recognizable face and resource to PRN therapists. Led in organizing coverage for patients in the event of call-outs by posting schedules on board and communicating with weekend staff
Patient Advocate: Assisted the Quality department in patient rounding on two rooms to improve Patient Satisfaction, providing the opportunity to collaborate across departments to meet patients’ needs
Patient Experience Committee: Helped to host movie nights for patients, providing transportation, helping with meals, and providing one on one therapeutic presence
Preceptorship: Served as the primary preceptor for two current physical therapists on staff
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
04.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Health Science -
Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, Florida
05.2019
Skills
Effective Communication
Time Management
Emotional Intelligence
Accountability
Interpersonal Relations
Community Service
Primary Care Progress, Student Mentor, 04/2021, 04/2023. Provided one-on-one mentorship to an undergraduate student pursuing Physical Therapy school
Capstone Project, Co-Leader, 09/2021, 03/2022. Connected community members to resources on assistive device maintenance, including hosting a balance screening event and producing an educational handout
Community Health, Committee Leader, 01/2020, 07/2021. Led a committee producing health information handouts benefitting 500 individuals in the Gainesville area
Mother Teresa Project, Student Missionary, 03/2019, 03/2019,.Assisted with residents and community tasks, including organizing the in-house pharmacy, at a home for disabled women and children in Mexico City, Mexico