Catherine Giannakopoulos
IL
Summary
Physical Therapist with extensive knowledge of physical therapy techniques and procedures. Experienced in providing effective treatments to variety of patients with different medical conditions. Assesses patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Aspire Home Health
03.2023 - Current
- Per Diem PT assisting in completion of evaluations and re-assessments and planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability of primarily orthopedic patients.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, precautions, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Completed home assessment and provided recommendations and assistance for DME to improve home safety
- Assisted patient's with setting up outpatient PT
Physical Therapist
Respite Care/Care in the Home
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
Clinical Team Manager
Elara Caring
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintaining patient charts, clinical logs and checklists necessary for compliance
- Developing procedures, ordering medical equipment, leading daily staff huddle calls and monthly staff meetings, establishing clinician schedules and territories to support clinicians maintaining work life balance while providing optimal patient care
- Performing the hiring, training, and performance evaluation of 17 clinicians (SN, PT, OT, ST, MSW)
- Reviewing and discussing clinician documentation to establish appropriate, functional and objective goals, document proper diagnosis and implement a patient specific treatment plan based on clinical examination
Travel Physical Therapist
Gulf Coast Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated in a professionally stimulating, educationally oriented and patient focused practice setting
- Assessed the acutely ill and developed a plan to address patient-centered goals on strength, endurance and safe functional mobility
- Responsible for providing therapeutic services, making discharge recommendations and teaching patient proper assistive device usage
- Maintained productivity and quality of care during Direct Patient Care/ Indirect patient care time - actual time with patients and time spent in chart review and documentation
Physical Therapist
Advocate Aurora Health
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed customer relations with more than 50 local physicians and private practices around the Chicagoland area
- Involved in monthly staff meetings to discuss patient volume, inquiry to admission ration, service failure, total number of medical errors and care effectiveness,
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.
Physical Therapist
California Rehabilitation Institute
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Lead clinician of Covid recovery team
- Maintained caseload of 7-8 patients daily with varying diagnosis to include TBI, SCI, Ortho and Cardiovascular/pulmonary
- Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors and vendors
- Facilitated DC planning in collaboration with MD, RN, case manager and patient/family
Physical Therapist
Advocate Home Health
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Super user for EPIC EMR documentation system post go-live
- Provided orientation and follow up training to staff as needed to boost productivity and maximize efficiency
- Attended monthly training for updates and upgrades
- Patient/family edu and communication made with vendors on the proper use/fitting of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices
Physical Therapist
Warren Barr Lincoln Park (Renewal Rehab)
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability in the skilled nursing facility setting
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts with average daily caseload of 10-12 patients
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy and adjustments made as appropriate
Physical Therapist
Vital Rehabilitation Center (Thorek Hospital)
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities in the inpatient acute setting
- Actively oversaw patient and resident care activities, medical records and execution of physician orders
- Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans
- Assisted in discharge providing recommendations for transitions to rehab, homecare or outpatient as well as DME
Physical Therapist
Symphony at Midway (Select Rehab)
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Perform patient medical review followed by initial evaluation, progress notes, re-certification and discharge planning
- Supervised treatment and documentation of 4 physical therapist assistants, 2 physical therapy students and 1 rehab aide
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations
- Adhered to healthcare documentation protocol in charing patients' progress and updating departmental records using Casamba software
Physical Therapist
Proformance Physical Therapy
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsible for identification, development and enhancement of business and professional relationships to drive clinic growth including new patient, physician referrals, worker's compensation, athletic and personal training
- Managed daily operations of the facility including staff scheduling, operational action plans, maintenance of equipment and property, patient records and compliance logs
- Analyzed clinic metrics and key performance indicators according to the required review cadence to drive achievement of clinic goals
- Planned and efficiently supervised operations of 75 patient visits per week
Physical Therapist
ATI Physical Therapy
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed staff through onboarding, open communication, performance management process
- Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities
- Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice electrical and iontophoresis as part of therapeutic programs
- Earned repeated recommendations from supervisor and patients for providing high-quality and compassionate care
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL2013
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign
Champaign, IL2009
Skills
- Client aquisition and retention
- Training and Development
- Written and verbal communication
- Proficient in Greek and Spanish
- Detail oriented
- Goal setting and forecasting
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Aspire Home Health
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Team Manager
Elara Caring
06.2022 - 03.2023
Physical Therapist
Respite Care/Care in the Home
02.2022 - 09.2024
Travel Physical Therapist
Gulf Coast Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Physical Therapist
Advocate Aurora Health
06.2021 - 02.2022
Physical Therapist
California Rehabilitation Institute
03.2020 - 06.2021
Physical Therapist
Vital Rehabilitation Center (Thorek Hospital)
10.2016 - 02.2020
Physical Therapist
Advocate Home Health
09.2016 - 02.2020
Physical Therapist
Warren Barr Lincoln Park (Renewal Rehab)
09.2016 - 02.2020
Physical Therapist
Symphony at Midway (Select Rehab)
08.2015 - 09.2016
Physical Therapist
Proformance Physical Therapy
07.2014 - 07.2015
Physical Therapist
ATI Physical Therapy
04.2013 - 07.2014
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign
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