Brooke Racicot
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic healthcare leader eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of organizational strategy and training in process improvement. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. A physical therapy professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Pennsylvania Luna Care Physical Therapy
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Constructed phyisical therapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Sr. Director of Rehabilitation Services
The Children's Institute Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2017 - Current
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Conducted literature and coding reviews to adhere to state and federal standards.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for [Number]-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over [Number] employees across more than [Number] departments.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Implemented best practice standards for billing resulting in substantial reduction of accounts receivable delays.
- Collaborated with national and international organizations to leverage industry connections.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Identified new areas of scientific research and provided internal training.
Director of Physical Therapy Services
The Children's Institute Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2010 - Current
- Identified barriers to treatment and provided clinical education to meet patient needs.
- Developed physical therapy financial strategies by estimating, forecasting and anticipating requirements, trends and variances.
- Assisted company recruiters and human resources department in staffing, recruiting and retention of employees.
- Approved and monitored clinic expenses relating to supplies, equipment and staffing.
- Coordinated and evaluated services offered in clinics such as therapeutic exercise and functional training, modalities and manual therapy.
- Collaborated and interacted with physicians and nursing management regarding patient flow, operational matters and quality of care incentives.
- Established physical therapy operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements and determining productivity and quality patient-service strategies.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Physical Therapist
The Children's Institute Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2001 - Current
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
Physical Therapist
Easter Seal Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.1996 - 01.2001
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
Physical Therapist- Adult Home Care
Allegheny General Hospital AHN
Pittsburgh, PA
08.1998 - 12.2000
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Communicated pertinent results, progress or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NYMaster of Science - Physical Therapy
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA08.1996
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Training and Development
- Cultural Awareness
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Pennsylvania Luna Care Physical Therapy
06.2022 - Current
Sr. Director of Rehabilitation Services
The Children's Institute Of Pittsburgh
07.2017 - Current
Director of Physical Therapy Services
The Children's Institute Of Pittsburgh
07.2010 - Current
Physical Therapist
The Children's Institute Of Pittsburgh
01.2001 - Current
Physical Therapist- Adult Home Care
Allegheny General Hospital AHN
08.1998 - 12.2000
Physical Therapist
Easter Seal Of Pittsburgh
08.1996 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
St. Bonaventure University
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Chatham University
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