Christine Backus
Saranac Lake,NY
Summary
Skilled Physical Therapist with 10 years experience looking to advance career within traveling PT. Vast experience in rural hospital-based outpatient setting with additional acute care and inpatient experience. Work closely with multiple disciplines to provide proficient care to best suit patient needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Physical Therapist
Livingston Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
- Hospital-based Outpatient and Acute Care provided
- WebPT and Cerner utilized for documentation
- Working closely with Physical Therapy Assistants to provide patient care
- Consistent communication maintained with supervisor to improve efficiency and add to patient care
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
Traveling Physical Therapist
Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Case load includes continuing care, home care, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care patients
- Rehab Optima utilized for documentation
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Maintained ~90% productivity
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
Physical Therapist
Adirondack Health Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Saranac Lake
05.2018 - 02.2023
- Hospital-based outpatient setting, collaborating with 30+ staff of PT, PTA
- OT, COTA and SLP
- Evaluation or treatment provided to 10 patients a day with specialized programming based on presentation
- Clientele with expansive diagnoses due to rural setting including all age groups (8-100+)
- Work with patient from start to end of care
- Cover multiple clinics in Tri-Lakes region to provide best patient care and improve productivity
- Inpatient coverage provided occasionally for weekend coverage or high census
- Athletic Training coverage for local college, high school and sporting events as needed
- Maintain website and marketing for rehabilitation department
- Established Telehealth at start of pandemic for establishment
- Collaborate with PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, ATC's for improved patient care.
Physical Therapist
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Evaluation and treatment predominantly within outpatient setting
- Managing care with PTA's, OT's and SLP
- Additionally providing care within acute care or inpatient setting based on availability and census
- Utilized multiple forms of education and treatment methods to improve patient outcomes including working with families, finding necessary adaptive equipment, pain education, and community outreach for improved support systems.
Physical Therapist
Adirondack Health Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
08.2012 - 04.2017
- Outpatient facility in rural community, affiliated with SNF and localhospital, providing care in all settings
- Intensive education, manual therapy and functional rehabilitative servicesprovided to a vast array of diagnoses from age 3 to geriatric
- Performedminute detail oriented evaluation and treatment sessions, utilizingtime management for best patient care.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of New England
Portland, ME05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05.2009
Skills
- Adaptive interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent patient communication
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility
- Program development
- Time Management Proficiency
- Patient Safety
- Treatment Modification
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
Physical Therapist 2012- Present
-New York
- North Carolina
- Montana
- Arizona
Athletic Trainer 2009- Present
- New York
CPR AHA BLS Healthcare Provider 02/2022-02/2024
SASTM Certification
Timeline
Traveling Physical Therapist
Livingston Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Traveling Physical Therapist
Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
03.2023 - 06.2023
Physical Therapist
Adirondack Health Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Saranac Lake
05.2018 - 02.2023
Physical Therapist
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2018
Physical Therapist
Adirondack Health Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
08.2012 - 04.2017
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
University of New England
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