CANDACE LADD
Summary
Detail oriented and problem solving driven Physical Therapist experienced in working with individuals with neurological diagnoses in varied rehabilitation settings. Possesses skills indicative of timeliness, thoroughness, and high level of education as well as experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. Progressing to Northwestern Medicine; assessing acute care patients in need of acute inpatient rehab and performing all necessary clinical, financial, and institutional requirements to facilitate a safe and efficient transition to inpatient rehab. Most recently, working as the Director of Case Management leading a team of case managers to improve discharge outcomes to facilitate return to home from an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Libertyville
- Focus on census management, patient-care outcome and other key care indicators
- Oversee the interdisciplinary plan of care and the discharge-planning process to ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of services
- Act as a patient and family advocate to ensure that services are delivered to meet the needs of patient and families, as well as appropriate use of resources
- Provide training and direction to support case managers striving to effectively complete assigned responsibilities
- Manage caseloads and interpret regulations, policies, operational procedures and objectives
- Promote and maintain an inclusive, diverse work environment and culture
- Ensure that culture diversity and sensitivity training are part of new-employee orientation on an ongoing basis to meet the needs of the patient population served in the hospital.
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, Wheeling
06.2023 - Current
- Perform evaluations and interventions for individuals with neurological injuries ranging in age from 14-90+ in the Day Rehab setting
- Manage flexible scheduling pattern with changes in patient and therapist availability
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds including the physiatrist, occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, social worker, and vocational counselor
- Mentor new graduate employees and physical therapy students
- Involved in committees dedicates to research and implementation of evidence based outcome measures and interventions
- Applied for fellowship grant to investigate fall risk in adults with cognitive deficits
- Participated in practice council which meets to ensure high and consistent practice standards throughout hospital system
- Attended 5 part series in treating adults with hemiplegia using the Neuro-developmental Technique and competent in applying this technique to a variety of diagnoses
- Assist with the recruitment of patients with malignant brain tumors and their caregivers for quality assessment of effectiveness in attending Day Rehab on caregiver burden and quality of life
- Greater Chicagoland- Admission Liaison
- Field referrals and communications with local hospital systems to determine patients appropriate for acute inpatient rehab
- Manage high caseloads of referrals of varying diagnoses, prioritize and prognosticate patients in the acute hospital for their rehab needs
- Communicate with case management staff at several hospitals and facilitate the efficient transition between levels of care
- Communicate with in house physicians, bed management, admitting, and leadership in problem solving more difficult transitions to the Shirley Ryan Abilitylab.
Education
Doctorate of Physical - Therapy
Rosalind University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor's of Art - Exercise Science
Elmhurst College
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Decision-Making
- Good Telephone Etiquette
Certification
CPR/AED- American Heart Association American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties- Neurological Certified Specialist; 2013 LSVT BIG certified; 2015
Timeline
Shirley Ryan Abilitylab, Wheeling
06.2023 - Current
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Libertyville
Doctorate of Physical - Therapy
Rosalind University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor's of Art - Exercise Science
Elmhurst College
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