Colleen McElhenny PT, MSPT

PT in an outpatient clinic where I treat general orthopedic patients in 45 minute, one-on-one sessions. I provide manual and specialized exercise treatments to restore motion and function. I enjoy sharing techniques with colleagues and the atmosphere of education and mentorship across the clinics in the United family.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.