Cathy Rieben-Kay
Milford
Summary
Compassionate Registered Physical Therapist with experience in diverse healthcare settings. Strengths include developing targeted treatment plans, patient education, and rehabilitation therapy for various injuries and conditions. Known for building strong relationships with patients and team members to improve patient outcomes and foster collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to adapt treatments based on evolving patient needs and progress.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Physical Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
Hamden
05.2010 - Current
- Evaluated patient conditions and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic records.
- Assisted in training new staff on rehabilitation protocols and procedures.
- Monitored patient responses to therapy and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Developed treatment plans for a wide range of diagnoses including musculoskeletal, neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and vestibular
- Assessed functional limitations caused by impairments or disabilities in order to develop an effective plan of care.
- Maintained accurate records regarding patient treatments and outcomes for quality assurance purposes.
- Provided recommendations for durable medical equipment necessary for successful independent living.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss individual cases with other medical staff involved in patient care.
- Integrated modalities into treatments when indicated.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions based on patient's needs, goals, and capabilities.
- Instructed patients in the use of adaptive equipment to improve mobility and reduce pain.
- Provided comprehensive physical therapy assessments and evaluations to patients.
- Monitored patient progress during the course of treatment and modified treatment plans as needed.
- Attended continuing education courses related to physical therapy practice standards and procedures.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on education and exercise for specific patient populations.
- Supervised physical therapist assistants and aides, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and high-quality patient care.
- Developed personalized rehabilitation programs to maximize patient recovery and ensure progress towards goals.
- Managed scheduling, documentation, and billing tasks in compliance with healthcare regulations and insurance requirements.
- Provided gait training and assisted with the use of assistive devices to improve mobility and independence.
Registered Physical Therapist
Home Care
Milford
01.1978 - 05.2010
- Worked in homecare part-time while raising a family and ran a small business( Liquor Store) in order to have free time to attend childrens activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-1977
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Treatment plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic documentation
- Rehabilitation program design
- Patient assessment
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Fall prevention strategies
- Clinical reasoning
- Prosthetic training
- Stroke rehabilitation
Timeline
Registered Physical Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
05.2010 - Current
Registered Physical Therapist
Home Care
01.1978 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Quinnipiac University
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