Claire Bridgford, PT, DPT, AT ret.
Physical Therapist
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain a per diem or part time position that offers professional challenges utilizing critical thinking, compassion,. interpersonal skills and excellent time management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Physical Therapist I
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach, CA
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Assessed individual patients' Physical Therapy needs, and then established and implemented an appropriate treatment program.
- Reviewed the medical history, applied screening tests, and met with the patient and family to determine clinical needs, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities of the patient.
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
- Determined a plan of care to include appropriate interventions, expected intensity, duration of therapy, and recommendations for discharge.
- Provided education to patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding the purpose of the activity, use of equipment, home exercise, and activity to increase patient function.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Performed regular re-examinations, measures outcomes, and sought feedback from patients, families, and patients' interdisciplinary medical team.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Oversaw the clinical work of the Rehabilitation Aide.
- Managed multiple patients at the same time and provided care in multiple clinical settings and locations (e.g. ICU, CVICU, SNICU, oncology, orthopedic, etc.)
- Provided services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
- Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Chapman University
Orange, CA 08.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Chapman University
Orange, CA 08.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
Patient-focused therapy
Certification
DPT
Timeline
CCIP level 1
08-2014
Physical Therapist I
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
03.2013 - 02.2015
DPT
08-2012
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Chapman University
08.2009 - 08.2012
ATC
06-2008
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Chapman University
08.2004 - 12.2008
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