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Carrie G. Vogiatzis

Gilbert,USA

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

Maricopa County
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide physical therapy services to students who receive the empowerment scholarship

Therapy Manager

Sevita Advanced Therapy Solutions
04.2024 - 11.2024


  • Managed a group of 50 independent contractors
  • Participated in employee conversion of 32 therapists
  • Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the clinics

Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

Advanced Therapy Solutions
06.2021 - 11.2024
  • Provided developmental / medically based physical therapy services to children in the home or clinic, with focus on babies with the diagnosis of torticollis
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment plans for pediatric clients.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, maintaining open communication channels, and offering consistent support throughout the therapy process.
  • Presentations on body mechanics and how having a visual impairment affects motor development

Lead Physical Therapist

Foundation for Blind Children
01.2018 - 04.2024
  • Provided direct and consultative school based physical therapy services in a private day school setting to visually impaired students, preschool through grade 4
  • Worked with a diverse group of students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and with children who have multiple disabilities
  • Provided ongoing staff training on body mechanics, transfer training, positioning, and equipment use
  • Created and presented “How Having a Visual Impairment Affects Development” to multiple audiences: NAU OT students, local therapy agencies, early interventionists, and at the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired international and local conferences
  • Clinical Instructor for NAU PT students
  • Presented to preschool parent groups on the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) process and the difference between school-based and medical-model services
  • Participated in Tomorrow's Leaders, a 14-month leadership program at the Foundation for Blind Children

Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

Private client in home
01.2009 - 01.2019
  • Provided PT services to a child with multiple disabilities
  • Provided family education

Related Services Lead

Foundation for Blind Children
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provided direct and consultative school based physical therapy services in a private day school setting to visually impaired students, preschool through grade 4
  • Managed and supervised a team of 11 related service providers
  • Onboarded new related service staff
  • Collaborated with other team leads and the director of the school program to develop and/or update policies & procedures and to coordinate services of the students

Related Services Assistant Director

Foundation for Blind Children
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Led school-based operations for the Foundation for Blind Children's school program consisting of approximately 75 students, 3 school sites, and 60 school-based staff while the school-based leadership team was in transition (12/2016-5/2017)
  • Developed the Related Services and IEP sections of the Educational Services Guide, a manual of the department policies, procedures, and services
  • Collaborated with the school-based assistant director and director to coordinate school operations and student services
  • Coached and guided direct reports on day-to-day operations and school policies and procedures
  • Received coaching in leadership

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Lauren’s Institute for Education
06.2010 - 03.2011
  • Provided clinic based physical therapy services to children with various diagnoses including autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy

Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

Horizon Pediatric Therapy
03.2009 - 05.2010
  • Provided in home and clinic based physical therapy services up to 5 children a week

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Foundation for Blind Children
08.2005 - 05.2010
  • Provide direct and consultative school based physical therapy services to preschoolers and students in the primary education classroom, K- 4th grade
  • Train school staff on body mechanics, transfer training, positioning and equipment use
  • Complete appropriate documentation such as IEPs, evaluations and quarterly report cards accurately and in a timely manner

Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

Circle of Support
07.2008 - 02.2009
  • Provided in home and clinic based physical therapy services up to 5 children a week

Pediatric Physical Therapist

TEAM Ed
12.2003 - 06.2005
  • Provided educationally relevant PT services to children ages 3 to 22 in their educational environment

Pediatric Physical Therapist

California Children Services
05.2000 - 10.2003
  • Provided medically necessary PT services within a school-based setting to children ages birth to 21, with neuromuscular or musculoskeletal conditions
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including pediatric orthopedist, pediatrician, orthotist, prosthetist, equipment vendors, and teachers

Education

Master of Physical Therapy -

Chapman University
Orange, CA
08.1998

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program -

06.1993

The Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies
08.1992

B.A. - Psychology (Honors)

University of California at Santa Barbara
06.1992

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Reliability
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Developmental milestones
  • Monitoring Progress
  • Educate caregivers
  • Time management proficiency
  • Team training and supervision
  • Experience working with children who have visual impairments and multiple disabilities
  • Experience with adaptive equipment for seating, mobility, and mobility

License and certification

  • Physical Therapist, AZ, PT 6278
  • CPR & First Aid
  • Fingerprint Clearance Card
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, CA, 06/11/93, inactive

Timeline

Therapy Manager

Sevita Advanced Therapy Solutions
04.2024 - 11.2024

Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

Maricopa County
06.2023 - Current

Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

Advanced Therapy Solutions
06.2021 - 11.2024

Lead Physical Therapist

Foundation for Blind Children
01.2018 - 04.2024

Related Services Lead

Foundation for Blind Children
08.2017 - 01.2018

Related Services Assistant Director

Foundation for Blind Children
08.2015 - 05.2017

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Lauren’s Institute for Education
06.2010 - 03.2011

Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

Horizon Pediatric Therapy
03.2009 - 05.2010

Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

Private client in home
01.2009 - 01.2019

Part-time Pediatric Physical Therapist

Circle of Support
07.2008 - 02.2009

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Foundation for Blind Children
08.2005 - 05.2010

Pediatric Physical Therapist

TEAM Ed
12.2003 - 06.2005

Pediatric Physical Therapist

California Children Services
05.2000 - 10.2003

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program -

The Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies

B.A. - Psychology (Honors)

University of California at Santa Barbara

Master of Physical Therapy -

Chapman University

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