Bryan Joseph De la Cruz
Middle Village,NY
Summary
Seasoned Associate Director at JAG Physical Therapist, adept in geriatric care and supervisory roles. Excelled in clinical oversight, mentoring, and developing innovative post-operative and orthopedic treatment strategies, significantly enhancing patient recovery and staff performance. Expert in IPA - Functional Manual Therapy and coaching, showcasing a commitment to excellence and leadership in physical therapy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Physical therapist
Right start LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Conduct developmental screening/assessments, provide Physical Therapy services and consult with family members and other professionals working with the family
- Instruct family members and caregivers on various intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over in both home and at community settings
- Comply with Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and develop methodologies for enhancing skills and reach developmental goals of a child
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and/or State/Federal regulations)
- Provide services in diverse settings such as homes, daycare centers, and/or other community settings
Associate Director
JAG Physical Therapist
09.2021 - Current
- Acting Director for 3 mos; Provided clinical oversight, supervised Physical therapy staff on day-to-day operations, hiring, training, mentoring, scheduling, and performance management
- Ensured quality assurance and & compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines for Physical therapy services
- Provided extensive post-operative care to ensure successful recovery
- Develop successful strategies in treating chronic & acute orthopedic conditions
- Manage pre & post-op protocols and coordinated care with physicians and surgeons to achieve patient goal
- Rehabilitated current AAU athletes & D3 football athletes after injury occurrence and maximizing return to peak performance
- Provides clinical mentorship for Undergrad students affiliated with the company
- Balance daily average caseload of 18-20 patients along with assisting Director with administrative duties
- Plans and administer range of therapeutic treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability
- Work collaboratively with coaches and trainers to prevent injury prevention program and keep athletes in peek condition
- Performs weekly performance review of staff members along with rehab director to ensure productivity
- Interprets results (MRI, X-ray) and proposed intervention plans, including short- and long-range goals, frequency, and duration
Physical Therapist
Brooklyn Health LLC
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Evaluate, treat, and formulate a plan of care for a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, including RCR, Arthroscopies, ACL/LCL/Meniscus repair, THR, TKR, Spinal fusions, and sports injuries
- Provide evidence guided interventions for a full caseload of 10-12 patients along with concurrent documentation of services and appropriate correspondence with referring physician
- Implements functional movement principles and advocates functional movement patterns, injury prevention, and motor control training to harness optimal functional outcomes
- Carry out routine collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team including pain management, orthopedic doctors, surgeons to provide comprehensive run down of the patient’s status and patient care updates
Lead Physical Therapist
Lower Hudson Medical Associates – Physical Medicine Rehabilitation
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Responsible for supervising 4 PT assistant and 2 PT aides along with providing consistent expert care for a full caseload
- Delegates workload to 4 Physical therapist assistants and aides to maintain even working environment
- Customize, modify, or adjust plan of care based on patient tolerance and response to treatment
- Coordinates & consults team members of Physician, practitioners and fellow therapist in formulating evidence based, safe, and specific treatment programs
- Conducts assessment and reassessments and compliant progress reports
- Provides support and coordinates with family members/guardians in preparation for home exercise program
- Educate and instruct to PT assistants and aides on proper handling and maintenance of rehab equipment’s
- Manage and review documents to uphold insurance compliance
- Establish and abide strict protocols for orthopedic post-surgical patients
- Responsible for creating a movement-based approach
Staff Physical Therapist
CT Physical Therapy care
Queens, USA
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Queens, NY
- Assess, evaluates, and formulates physical therapy treatment regimen for wide range of conditions for sub-acute/chronic orthopedic patients
- Provides clear instructions to PT assistants in facilitating patients perform routine therapy regimen
- Maintains excellent communication and interpersonal relationships with patients
- Excellent in maintaining professionalism between colleagues, managers, and staff in group participation
- Efficiency in delivering accurate patient treatment and progress documentation
- Provides clear instructions to aides in preparing modalities
- Acquires up-to-date and case-specific exercises to better suite patient comfort and needs
- Promotes Physical Therapy as a basic means for maintaining good standing health and wellness to families and communities
- Queens, NY
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
St. Paul’s University
Iloilo01.2015
Skills
- Geriatric fall prevention strategies
- Managing older adults in fitness training
- Geriatric Care Expertise
- AIB Certified Vestibular Specialist
- IPA - Functional Manual Therapy
- Pediatric experience (Early intervention)
- Corrective postural expert
- Telemedicine experience
- Supervising experience
- Graston Technique
- K-taping and sport bandaging
- Schedule coordination
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Coaching and mentoring
- Hiring and training
- Staff scheduling
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist, New York, 2017 to Present
- AIB- Vestibular Rehabilitation & concussion
- USA coach basketball coach license, 2024-2025
- American Academy of Manipulative Therapy – SMT 1
- CERT-MMOA
- CFS: Core first strategies
- Shoulder & Knee Rehabilitation
- Rehab, testing and Performance
- Fall Prevention Strategies
- Medicare Documentation
Skills Highlights
- Geriatric fall prevention strategies
- Managing older adults in fitness training
- Long term geriatric care
- Vestibular & concussion (AIB)
- IPA - Functional Manual Therapy (4 years)
- Early intervention – (5 years)
- NSCA member – (5 years)
- Post-op expertise- BEAR implants
- Pediatric experience
- Corrective postural expert
- Telemedicine experience
- Supervising experience
- Graston Technique
- K-taping and Sport bandaging
Affiliations
- Sports enthusiast
- Entrepreneurship
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Pediatric Physical therapist
Right start LLC
09.2022 - Current
Associate Director
JAG Physical Therapist
09.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist
Brooklyn Health LLC
09.2020 - 09.2021
Lead Physical Therapist
Lower Hudson Medical Associates – Physical Medicine Rehabilitation
04.2018 - 06.2021
Staff Physical Therapist
CT Physical Therapy care
07.2017 - 03.2018
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Arcadia University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
St. Paul’s University
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