Calvin Braddock
Tupelo, MS,MS
Summary
Accomplished Staff Physical Therapist at North Mississippi Medical Center, skilled in post-surgical rehabilitation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Enhanced patient outcomes through customized home exercise programs and mentoring new graduates. Recognized for compassion and effective communication. Proficient in EMR/EHR and committed to continuous professional development. My last 8+ years of experience has been focused on ICU Early Mobility in Acute Care but, also, includes 17 years of Home Health experience.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
06.1993 - 06.2025
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Developed customized home exercise programs for patients to promote self-management of symptoms and maintain progress after discharge from therapy services.
- Updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars, sharing insights gained with colleagues to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Promoted team efficiency by assisting colleagues with challenging cases or workload fluctuations as needed.
- Mentored new physical therapist graduates in clinical techniques and best practices, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to provide coordinated care for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served diverse populations including orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, and post-surgical recoveries to provide comprehensive care for various patient needs.
- Facilitated successful discharges by coordinating post-therapy resources such as durable medical equipment or outpatient referrals for continued care.
- Participated in development of ICU Early Mobility program.
Education
Physical Therapy
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05-1993
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Manual therapy
- Home exercise programs
- Clinical documentation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Functional mobility
- Balance training
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Prosthetic training
- Gait analysis
- Therapeutic exercise
- Direct patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- Physical examination
- Home health care expertise
- EMR / EHR
- BLS training
- Hospital rounds
- Acute rehabilitation background
- Student training
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
North Mississippi Medical Center
06.1993 - 06.2025
Physical Therapy
University of Mississippi Medical Center