Cara Terry
Carthage,MO
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist with 30 + years of experience treating pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Polished in treating various injuries and restoring mobility. Excellent communicator with outstanding patient rapport-building skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Haven Home Health and Hospice
Joplin, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and progress notes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to identify potential solutions for challenging cases.
Physical Therapist
Intergity Physicians
Joplin, MO
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and progress notes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to identify potential solutions for challenging cases.
- Maintained professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, colleagues, vendors and other members of the healthcare team.
Physical Therapist
Key Rehab Associates
Nevada, MO
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
- Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and progress notes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, colleagues, vendors and other members of the healthcare team.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Mizzou
Columbia, MO05-1985
Skills
- Safety Management
- Acute rehabilitation background
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Case management expert
- Culturally aware
- Empathetic and patient
- Outpatient therapy background
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Geriatrics experience
- Patient Management
- Physical Assessment
- Progress Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Pain Management Techniques
- Monitoring progress
- Injury Prevention
- Patient Assessments
- Team Training
- Progress Monitoring
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Haven Home Health and Hospice
01.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Intergity Physicians
01.2021 - 01.2023
Physical Therapist
Key Rehab Associates
01.2014 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Mizzou
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