Hi, I’m
Colleen McElhenny PT, MSPT
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist with thirty+ years' experience, possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Proficient in manual therapy and movement reeducation for general orthopedics, total joint replacement, balance, aquatic rehab, post operative care, stroke rehab. Distinguished client-facing skills. Proficient in providing education to patients, caregivers, students, and community populations.
Professional Path: After raising my two wonderful daughters here in Anchorage I decided my empty nest plan would be to revisit working as a traveler. I returned to outpatient PT, after fourteen years in home health, at clinics in Oregon and Hawaii, spending summers working, gardening, hiking at home. I'm back home, looking for the right full-time position at an outpatient clinic where I can continue to grow as a PT.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
United Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Staff PT in an outpatient clinic where I treat orthopedic patients in 45 minute, one-on-one sessions. Provide manual and specialized exercise treatments to restore motion and function.
- Perform Worksaver Fit For Duty assessments.
- Enjoy sharing techniques with colleagues in an atmosphere of education and mentorship across the clinics in the United family.
Rebound Physical Therapy & Sports PerformanceAnchorage, AK
Staff Physical Therapist
05.2024 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Provided manual and exercise based treatments to general orthopedic and sports injured patients in one hour sessions. Skilled at leading aquatic treatments in clinic's Hydroworks pool with two treadmills, offering modified exercise for post surgical and low impact treatments.
Club Rehab HawaiiKailua-Kona, HI
Contract Physical Therapist
10.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Worked in an outpatient practice providing skilled manual therapy and movement re-education in one-hour sessions. Able to quickly establish rapport with staff and patient populations. Provided gym-based and pool therapy treatments for a variety of patient diagnoses including pre-op, post-op, acute and long-term conditions. Managed a mixed schedule between two clinics as the need arose.
Core Medical - Advanced Physical TherapyAnchorage, AK
Travel PT
01.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Worked in an outpatient clinic providing skilled manual therapy and orthopedic rehab. Managed hour-long treatment sessions to utilize manual skills and specific therapeutic exercise prescriptions to address a variety of orthopedic cases.
- Took advanced manual therapy coursework through IAOM.
Core Medical - TAI/Oregon Medical GroupEugene, OR
Travel PT
09.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Returned to travel therapy at a busy outpatient clinic, seeing primarily orthopedic patients. Managed a full-time case load split between two clinics in 30-45 minute sessions.
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Physical Therapist
06.2005 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Worked in a hospital-based outpatient practice for three years providing care for patients with general orthopedic, neurologic, post surgical, post fall, and chronic mobility issues. Utilized manual and modality therapies, pool therapy, vestibular and balance rehab equipment, and therapeutic exercise training equipment.
- Provided Home Health care for fourteen years for low-mobility and post-surgical patients. Designed treatments involving specialized adaptive equipment. Educated patients, family and professional caregivers in safety and management of patients needs. Coordinated with other disciplines and social services on a daily basis.
- Provided acute care of post surgical patients in surgery center-based setting, where joint replacement was the specialty. Enjoyed the opportunity to follow patient through home health and transition to outpatient care.
- Supervised clinical students, assistants, technicians and volunteers. Provided community education in fall prevention/recovery clinics.
Asante/ Rogue Valley Medical Center
Physical Therapist
04.1998 - 05.2005
Job overview
- Worked in a hospital-based outpatient clinic, some acute care. Treated ortho/neuro patients with manual and modality therapy, wound care, pool therapy in a dynamic environment alongside experienced therapists who enjoyed sharing knowledge and techniques.
- Developed vestibular and balance therapy program.
- Supervised clinical students, and certified techs.
- Developed clinical education program, organizing 4-5 revenue-generating seminars per year as well as monthly inservices for the rehab department.
PT On Call, American Mobile, Healthcare Everywhere
Travel PT
06.1997 - 04.1998
Job overview
- Provided therapy care primarily in outpatient settings, with some acute and SNF. Adapted easily to new settings, established a rhythm with other professionals and support staff.
Deaconess/Billings Clinic
Physical Therapist
02.1995 - 05.1997
Job overview
- Worked in a hospital-based, outpatient setting, also providing some acute care. Ortho, neuro, wound care, and work-injured patient care. Developed wound care and spinal stabilization programs for the rehab department.
- Supervised clinical students.
Central Wyoming Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
01.1994 - 02.1995
Job overview
- Career entry position in an outpatient clinic with strong mentorships in manual therapy, use of modalities, specific therapeutic exercise programs, pool therapy, and wound care.
Education
Boston University, Sargent CollegeBoston, MA
Master of Science from Physical Therapy
05.1993
William Paterson CollegeWayne, New Jersey
Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences
05.1985
Continuing Education
(1994-2005)
- Muscle Energy (Upper and Lower Quadrants)
- Evjenth-Kaltenborn C-T-Shoulder and L-P-Hip Complexes
- Jones Institute Strain and Counterstrain I and II
- Mulligan Upper Quad and Spine
- Foot/Orthotics (2 courses)
- Wound Care (3 courses)
- Electrotherapy and US
- Maitland C-spine/Shoulder
- Shirley Sahrman: Muscle Imbalances (2 courses)
- Janene Burton: Vestib Rehab
- NeuroCom: Balance Master
- Diane Lee: Thorax
- Gwendolyn Jull: C-spine
- Paul Hodges: Stability
- Deborah Rose: Balance
- Bob Elvey: Neural Tissues
- Richard DonTigny: SIJ
- Kevin Wilk: Shoulder
(2005-2024)
- Vestibular Rehab
- Parkinson's Rehab
- Tai Ji Quan Balance (MBB)
- OGI: STEP 2 Ankle/Foot, MT-4A STEP
- IAOM (2023): Advanced Techniques C-Spine, T-Spine, L-Spine,; TSA Rehab, Foot/Ankle Diff Dx + Case study, C-spine Case study
- Medbridge: Foot/Ankle, Vestib A&P, IASTM Spine, Graston Shoulder, LSVT Big & Loud, The Running Athlete, ACL, Meniscus, Knee OA, Shoulder Rehab, Scapular Stab, Special Tests (Knee, Shoulder, HIP), Concussion, Athlete and LBP, Pilates for Rehab, Evidence-based L-spine, Vestib Rehab, +
Timeline
Physical Therapist
United Physical Therapy
10.2024 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist
Rebound Physical Therapy & Sports Performance
05.2024 - 10.2024
Contract Physical Therapist
Club Rehab Hawaii
10.2023 - 03.2024
Travel PT
Core Medical - Advanced Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 09.2023
Travel PT
Core Medical - TAI/Oregon Medical Group
09.2022 - 12.2022
Physical Therapist
Providence Alaska Medical Center
06.2005 - 09.2022
Physical Therapist
Asante/ Rogue Valley Medical Center
04.1998 - 05.2005
Travel PT
PT On Call, American Mobile, Healthcare Everywhere
06.1997 - 04.1998
Physical Therapist
Deaconess/Billings Clinic
02.1995 - 05.1997
Physical Therapist
Central Wyoming Physical Therapy
01.1994 - 02.1995
Boston University, Sargent College
Master of Science from Physical Therapy
William Paterson College
Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences
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