Dr. Carrie Galyon, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Moore,OK
Summary
Problem-solving Clinical Director qualified to manage health regulations, perform patient care and further motivate talented staff. Enthusiastic professional with background affecting positive patient outcomes, finding creative solutions to administrative issues and interacting with diverse personalities. Practical Clinical Supervisor with more than 26 years of experience and background in outpatient, acute, home health and SNF care. Focused on developing teams' clinical knowledge, decision-making skills and performance standards. Eager to bring talent and expertise to growing department. Outcomes-oriented Clinical Supervisor offering 25 plus years background to growing team. Adept in case management, clinical oversight, and staff training. Proficient in conducting data analysis to close gaps and improve outcomes. Patient-focused Clinical Supervisor with more than 24 years of experience and success in delivering outstanding care to PT patients. Adept at developing robust programs to educate therapists and improve patient outcomes. Adept Clinical Supervisor successful in improving care and outcomes through physical therapy education, performance management and talent management. Eager to bring 26 years background to organization committed to advancing patient outcomes through medical advancements and innovation. Outgoing individual with high level of integrity and strong work ethic. Scheduling staff and providing backup patient support for top-notch efficiency and effectiveness. Focused Clinical Director with a background spent overseeing budget, personnel and regulatory concerns. A highly collaborative leader with skills in assigning caseloads, participating in meetings with clinical staff and ensuring that facility policies are observed. Offering exemplary communication and organizational skills. Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 25 years of experience managing operations in physical therapy clinics. Develop and lead productive and efficient office staff. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services. Contribute to high-volume PT practices by providing exceptional customer service. Excellent Organizational Skills. Marketing. Strategic Planning. Budget. Quality Assurance. Advertising. Willing to relocate. DPT and PTA Professor/Instructor. Clinical APTA Instructor Level 1 and 2. Clinical Coordinator. Physical Therapy Medical Reviewer for Insurance and Soonercare/Medicaid. Evidence based Practice. Anatomage Anatomy Table and Instruction. Office 365/KEET/MIPS/Medbridge/Blackboard/Vitalsource Books/Physio You.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletics Physical Therapy
Oklahoma City
Current
- Managed every day employees and office
- Payroll
- Patient care w/ evaluations, PN, DC, POC
- Patient and staff education
- Trained staff, PTs, PTAs, Techs, Office
- Marketing
- Quality Assurance/Budgeting
- Chart Audits
- Office managing
- EMR NexGen, MIPS, KEET
- Educated staff on billing and evidence based practice.
PT Medical Reviewer
Oklahoma Healthcare Authority Soonercare Medicaid
08.2023 - Current
- Review PT Pre-Authorization Requests and review to approve or deny PT treatment for Medicaid/Soonercare patients 21 years and under
- Educate providers on OHCA rules and pre-authorizations
- Monthly newsletter and education to providers.
Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor
Murray State College
02.2023 - Current
- Part time PTA Program Instructor
- Lab - Anatomy and Movement I, II and Principles and Procedures I, II – Lab Activities
- Lectures - Anatomy and Movement I, II and Principles Procedures I, II
- Murray State College PTA Program Skills Checkout Instructor – PowerPoints
- Combined Class Activities
- Combined Sections Meeting APTA
- Faculty Meetings
- Board Meetings
- Test Developing
- Student consulting
- Involved in CAPTE Accreditation
- Blackboard
- VidGrid
- EMRGO
- Office 365
- Anatomage Table Vital Source Books
- Medbridge.
PT/DPT Instructor
OU Health Sciences Center
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in Manual Muscle Testing and Goniometer Labs
- Axial Movement Labs
- APTA Clinical Instructor I and II
- OU DPT Program Skills Checkouts Instructor
- PT Clinical Manager and now PRN PT for company so I can teach.
Owner Physical Therapy Contract Company, LLC Contract Company
Dynamic Rehab, LLC
10.2005 - Current
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care
- Staffing models and proper patient capacity
- Documented each patient case with updates in multiple EMR experience
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
- Strategic Planning and Budgeting
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Staff meeting and employee yearly evaluations and update job descriptions
- Contract work for outpatient, home health, SNF, Acute care setting
- APTA Clinical Instructor I and II for DPT and PTA students
- Patient Care.
Physical Therapy Clinical Director/Partner
Physical Therapy Central
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Director PT entire staff
- Staff Meetings
- Telehealth and Clinic Physical Therapy
- Hire/Fire
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budget and quality assurance goals
- Chart Audits
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing
- POCs
- Ordered supplies
- Opened DeNovo clinic as partner
- Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations
- Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for staff
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions
- Interacted effectively with all stakeholders, including clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance
- Provide ongoing case management to all patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help therapists and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
- Fostered excellence by example by 'setting pace' and being hands on mentor to clinical staff
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction
- Oversaw all financial transactions and management functions, strategically managing operating budget
- Developed Long-haulers COVID PT program
- Strategic Planning
- Budget
- Quality Assurance
- Marketing and Advertising
- Referrals
- EMR training.
Clinic Director/Physical Therapist
Human Performance Center
05.2007 - 10.2010
- Opened DeNovo Clinic Clinic Director/Owner/PartnerPatient care
- Payroll
- Hiring, onboarding, firing
- Marketing
- Referrals
- Clinical Instructor
- Budget
- Strategic Planning
- Supervision of PTs, PTA, techs, office staff, daily management
- Physician meetings/referrals
- Physical Therapist and promoted to Director of Rehabilitation.
Director of Outpatient/Inpatient PT clinic
Parkview Hospital
07.1998 - 06.2004
- Patient care
- Director of Outpatient/Inpatient PT clinic
- Managed OTs, OTAs, PTs, PTAs, Techs, Office
- Director of the Wound Care Team
- Orthopedic patient care
- Acute patient care
- Home Health patient care
- Budgeting
- Director Meetings.
Medical Recruiter
i4 Search Group
07.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy -
Evidence in Motion
04.2022
Executive Program in Private Practice Management in Physical Therapy -
Evidence in Motion
08.2021
Bachelor in Physical Therapy -
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
05.1998
Associates in Health Sciences -
Redlands Community College
05.1994
High School Diploma with Honors -
El Reno High School
05.1992
Skills
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Professional Communication
- Clinical assessment
- Functional Mobility Training
- Pain Management Strategies
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Electrotherapy Modalities
- Quality Improvement
- Adaptive equipment knowledge
- Scheduling Coordination
- Patient Evaluation
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Continuing education
- Sports Injury Management
- Balance training
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Home Modification Planning
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Prosthetic Training
- Pediatric physical therapy
- Wheelchair Assessment
- Physical Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Verbal and written communication
- Physical examination
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Therapeutic exercises
- Functional Testing
- Patient Assessments
- Safety Management
- CPR training
- Patient Management
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Data Recording
- Team Training
- Progress Monitoring
- Patient Relations
- Pain Management Techniques
- Injury Prevention
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics knowledge
- Case Management
- Diagnostic Testing
- Progress Documentation
- Medical Records Management
- Treatment Planning
- Exercise planning
- Bilingual in Language
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Staff education and training
- Home health care expertise
- EMR / EHR
- Massage Therapy
- Indirect Patient Care
- Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
- Patient assessment expert
- Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
- Records management specialist
- Protocol compliance
- Information recording
- CPR/AED
- Goal Setting
- Patient Examination
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Movement restoration
- Medical Records Review
- Plyometrics training
- Hydrotherapy
- Biomechanical sequences
Certification
- CPR Certification (07/2022 - 07/2024)
- Dry Needling (Present)
- Certified Clinical Instructor APTA Level 1 and 2 (Present)
- Certified Manual Therapist (Present)
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Title: PT, DPT
Family
All her family, other than her children, still reside in Canada. She enjoys spending time with her kids, including a set of twins, son and daughter, and another younger daughter. She is incredibly proud that her three children followed in her footsteps with their talent in sports.
Quote
"If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life".
References
- Raven Haynes, raven.m.haynes@gmail.com, (405)249-1434, Optimal Rehab, Physical Therapy Central
- Skyler Parkey, skyler.parkey@gmail.com, (405)201-1203, Physical Therapy Central, Brook's Clinic
- Dar Patel, darshit-patel@ouhsc.edu, (580)370-5957, Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center/Medicaid Oklahoma Sooner Care PT Medical Reviewer
Hobbies and Interests
Carrie enjoys fishing, being at the lake, and any beach she can find. She also makes time for fitness. "It is so important to maintain as we age for flexibility, balance, and strength".
Additional Information
Dry Needling Certification
Blood Flow Restriction
APTA Clinical Instructor Certification 1 and 2
Timeline
Medical Recruiter
i4 Search Group
07.2024 - Current
Athletics Physical Therapy
Oklahoma City
Current
PT Medical Reviewer
Oklahoma Healthcare Authority Soonercare Medicaid
08.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor
Murray State College
02.2023 - Current
PT/DPT Instructor
OU Health Sciences Center
08.2022 - Current
Physical Therapy Clinical Director/Partner
Physical Therapy Central
10.2019 - 10.2022
Clinic Director/Physical Therapist
Human Performance Center
05.2007 - 10.2010
Owner Physical Therapy Contract Company, LLC Contract Company
Dynamic Rehab, LLC
10.2005 - Current
Director of Outpatient/Inpatient PT clinic
Parkview Hospital
07.1998 - 06.2004
Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy -
Evidence in Motion
Executive Program in Private Practice Management in Physical Therapy -
Evidence in Motion
Bachelor in Physical Therapy -
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Associates in Health Sciences -
Redlands Community College
High School Diploma with Honors -
El Reno High School
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