Daniel DE LUNA
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
To obtain a position as a doctor of physical therapy where I can utilize my expertise to assist patients in the healing process.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Meridian
Palm Desert, CA
2025 - Current
Physical Therapist
Helthy Living to Mission
Palm Desert, CA
04.2020 - 09.2024
- Administered individualized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and overall function.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and injury prevention techniques.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting treatment approaches based on response and outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve rehabilitation protocols and patient satisfaction.
- Mentored junior therapists, fostering a collaborative environment focused on professional development.
- Led workshops on best practices in physical therapy, enhancing team knowledge and skills.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal issues and determine appropriate interventions.
Physical Therapist
Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
Palm Springs, CA
01.2015 - 2020
- Utilization of professional skills in the areas of evaluations, assessments, treatment planning and implementation, home safety training, discharge planning in the home health setting
Supervising Physical Therapist
Chapparral Physical Therapy
Victorville, CA and Barstow, CA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Daily practice in the areas of evaluations, assessments, treatment planning and implementation, modalities and discharge planning in an outpatient setting
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Loma Linda University
01.2013
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - undefined
Loma Linda University
01.2013
High School Diploma -
San Gabriel Academy
San Gabriel, CA2007
Skills
- Basic Life Skills/ CPR certified
- Rehabilitation training
- Home Health Care and Assessments
- Implementation of Modalities for healing
- Home exercise programs and instruction
- Patient relations
- Clinical reasoning
- Geriatric therapy
- Therapeutic exercises
- Exercise planning
- Functional mobility
- Treatment Planning
- Patient-focused therapy
- Patient assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Pain management techniques
- Case management
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Patient management
- Adaptive equipment
- Home health care expertise
- Direct patient care
- Staff education and training
- Physical examination
- Continuing education
- Safety management
- Physical assessment
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Functional testing
- Patient assessments
- Progress monitoring
- Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
- Medical records management
- Postural correction
- CPR training
- BLS training
- Wheelchair assessment
- Bilingual in [language]
- Patient assessment expert
- Team Training
- Progress documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Protocol compliance
- Gait analysis
- Culturally aware
- Outpatient therapy background
- Therapeutic exercise
- Movement form and techniques
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Helthy Living to Mission
04.2020 - 09.2024
Physical Therapist
Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
01.2015 - 2020
Supervising Physical Therapist
Chapparral Physical Therapy
01.2013 - 01.2015
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - undefined
Loma Linda University
Physical Therapist
Meridian
2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Loma Linda University
High School Diploma -
San Gabriel Academy