Catherine Finnie

Orthopedic Outpatient Physical Therapy following plan of care under Physical Therapists.

Provided PTA coverage to Ryan Stern, DPT on as needed basis.

• Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
• Followed Plan of Care from primary PT and provided skilled assessment and therapeutic techniques to progress patient from session to session.
• Tests and measures documented in SOAP notes.
• Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
• Assisted four Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient setting
• Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person
• Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits