Christopher Salavitch
Roeland Park,KS
Summary
Compassionate physical therapist interested in transferring clinical expertise to a clinical specialist role. Experienced clinician with background in diverse settings, including oncology, neurology, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Strengths include effective communication and relationship building with patients and members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate patient success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist (PT)
University of Kansas Health System
06.2018 - Current
- Provide evidence-based physical therapy services in a 910-bed acute care hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and a 29-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation facility, including Intensive Care Units
- Evaluate patients across a wide range of populations, select appropriate tests and measures, and integrate findings into the physical therapy plan of care
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance communication with physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers, and other staff, ensuring timely support for patient needs.
- Assess patients' rehabilitative needs in order to develop clinically appropriate treatment goals, maximize functional independence, and determine needs for discharge following acute or post-acute stay
- Oversaw clinical practices of physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians, communicated patient evaluation results, and developed treatment plans to optimize patient care.
- Onboarded new staff members to department, including training in clinical documentation within Epic to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Rehabilitation Technician
University of Kansas Health System
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Executed patient mobilization following hospital mobility aide program, facilitating timely recovery and independence
- Coordinated with physical therapists and nursing staff to ensure effective patient mobility strategies
- Assisted physical therapists in patient transfers and mobilization, improving patient comfort and safety during rehabilitation
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS05.2018
Honors Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2014
Skills
- Medical team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Evidence-based practice
- EPIC Charting
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist, Kansas Board of Healing Arts, #11-05881, 2018-present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
References
Available upon request
Clinical Education
- North Kansas City Hospital Cancer Rehab and Wellness Clinic: Nine-week, full-time rotation in outpatient oncology. Trained in and administered treatments related to cancer-related fatigue, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, and lymphedema.
- Mid America Rehabilitation Hospital: Nine-week, full-time rotation in a post-acute rehabilitation hospital. Performed evaluations and treatments for patients in the adult population with a variety of orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiovascular conditions.
- Healthcare Resort of Shawnee Mission: Nine-week, full-time rotation in skilled nursing facility. Performed evaluations and treatments for patients in the geriatric population with a variety of orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiovascular conditions.
- Overland Park Regional Medical Center: Nine-week, full-time rotation in acute care hospital. Led pre-operative classes for patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgeries. Represented physical and occupational therapy in multi-disciplinary rounds to discuss plan of care for patients in intensive care unit.
Leadership Experience
The University of Kansas Health System, Research Special Interest Group Co-Chair
- Facilitate and organize research projects relevant to the Rehabilitation Services Department at the health system, Assist with submissions of research projects to relevant professional organizations at the local, state, and national level
Timeline
Physical Therapist (PT)
University of Kansas Health System
06.2018 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician
University of Kansas Health System
06.2014 - 06.2018
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Kansas Medical Center
Honors Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Kansas