Cassia C. Carpenter
Edmonds,WA
Summary
Over 20 years of experience. Dynamic Program Manager Therapist with a proven track record at Select Rehab, specializing in geriatric therapy and staff education. Excelled in enhancing patient outcomes through innovative pain management techniques and comprehensive patient assessments. Demonstrated leadership in ensuring compliance with therapy services regulations and advancing community wellness education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Clinical Therapist
Select Rehab
04.2021 - Current
- Manage and supervise all aspects of the rehab department for PT/OT and SLP and understands the role of rehab for all disciplines in the Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care settings.
- Maintains a clinical caseload, schedules and productivity.
- Understands the Federal, State and local laws rules and regulations related to therapy services and ensures all staff are complaint with standards.
- Provides wellness talk, classes and education to the community, families and staff monthly.
- Oversees documentation audits with the therapists.
- Ensures all the intake documentation and referrals are in the system and correct.
- Performs other duties; obtain more authorization for residents, follow medicare rulles, conduct meetings and stand up meetings.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Adercrest
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient treatments, progress, and responses to therapies for accurate record-keeping and improved continuity of care.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Utilized gait belts, hoyer lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Worked all types of post- op in the skilled nursing facility.
Physical Therapist Assitant
Aegis Rehab
02.2009 - 02.2015
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA01-2008
Skills
- Balance training
- Injury Prevention
- Geriatric Therapy
- Functional Mobility and gait training
- Exercise and discharge planning
- Neurological, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Patient Assessment with social worker and rehab staff
- Pain Management Techniques
- Joint mobilization
- Staff and family education
- Wheelchair Assessment and ordering
- Prosthetic Training
Timeline
Lead Clinical Therapist
Select Rehab
04.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Adercrest
01.2015 - 03.2021
Physical Therapist Assitant
Aegis Rehab
02.2009 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Whatcom Community College
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