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Cari Wetzel, PT

Maryland Heights,MO

Summary

I have practiced as a registered physical therapist since 1994 mainly in the home health field. I have 10+ as a director of rehab as well as staff and agency management.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist/Director of Rehabilitation

Mobile Rehab, Llc
08.1995 - Current
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
  • Trained new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding policies and standards of care.

Weekend Staff Physical Therapist

SSM Rehab Hospital DePaul
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
  • Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
  • Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.

Staff Physical Therapist

St. Joseph Hospital St. Charles
09.1994 - 08.1995
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
  • Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
  • Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO
05.1994

Skills

  • Therapeutic Massage
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Assessments
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Head Injury Knowledge
  • Staff Training
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Joint Stability
  • Physical Assessment
  • Patient Management
  • Protocol Compliance
  • Case Management
  • Team Training
  • Functional Testing

Timeline

Weekend Staff Physical Therapist

SSM Rehab Hospital DePaul
12.2015 - 12.2019

Physical Therapist/Director of Rehabilitation

Mobile Rehab, Llc
08.1995 - Current

Staff Physical Therapist

St. Joseph Hospital St. Charles
09.1994 - 08.1995

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Cari Wetzel, PT