Christine Musante, PT, CLT-LANA
Brentwood,TN
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist with over 26 years of experience including 20 years as a lymphedema and cancer rehabilitation specialist. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions. Enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
12.2022 - 02.2025
*Treated cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema patients. Helped to grow cancer rehabilitation program in Middle Tennessee area for Select Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapist
John Muir Physical Rehabilitation
06.1998 - 04.2022
* Developed and implemented pre-op/post-op program for patients receiving treatment for cancer including lymphedema education, monitoring during all phases of treatment, instruction in exercise, and manual therapy intervention for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
* Educated physicians and nursing staff at tumor board meetings, cancer support groups, and vascular surgeon groups regarding lymphedema program, risk reduction and treatment.
* Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
* Mentored newly trained lymphedema therapists.
* Conditions treated but not limited to: cancer-related lymphedema and orthopedic impairments, primary lymphedema, obesity-related lymphedema, vascular insufficiency related edemas, wounds, lipedema.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.1994
Skills
- Vodder certified lymphedema therapist (2003)
- LANA certified (since 10/2009)
- ReVital Certified Therapist (2023)
- Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians, and colleagues
- Strong clinical and evaluative skills
- Educator
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Efficient, clear and concise documentation
- Acute care - cardiac rehabilitation
- Current BLS certification
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
12.2022 - 02.2025
Physical Therapist
John Muir Physical Rehabilitation
06.1998 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of the Pacific
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
San Francisco State University
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