Daniel McMillan
Eugene,OR
Summary
Self-employed, diligent and patient-centered physical therapist with full professional proficiency in Spanish and 9+ years of experience. Comfortable working with a diverse population of patients, including those with chronic conditions. Skilled in assessing the patient's rehabilitative needs, providing appropriate interventions and collaborating with the patients in creating individualized home programs to help maximize functional capacity and achieve the patient's individual goals. Oregon licensure is up-to-date.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Infinity Rehab/Avamere Rehabilitation of Eugene
Eugene, OR
06.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive evaluations to assess the patient's functional limitations and developed individualized treatment plans to maximize the patient's strength, activity tolerance, functional mobility, and overall independence.
- Utilized interventions such as therapeutic exercises and activities, and manual therapy to address each patient's functional deficits and improve their independence with activities of daily living, such as ambulation and transfers, and.
- Coordinated care with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nursing, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, to ensure continuity of care and maximize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with patients and their families and caregivers, for training on safe transfer and guarding techniques, home exercises, and strategies to minimize re-injury risk.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Physical Therapist
Self-employed
Eugene, OR
06.2021 - Current
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
- Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
- Prepared patient bills and invoices, including the itemized amount due for services.
Staff Physical Therapist
Axis Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Eugene, OR
01.2015 - 09.2020
- Assessed a full case-load of patient's rehabilitative needs and empowered these patients in maximizing their functional capacity and independence through individualized exercise programs, self-care education and use of manual therapies and modalities as needed.
- Managed all active cases with Spanish speaking patients, eliminating the need for Spanish translation services
- Supervised physical therapy assistants and provided them with the information necessary to deliver effective care.
- Managed and delivered marketing material to new and recurring referral sources.
Volunteer
Food for Lane County
Eugene, OR
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Participated in various activities including food preparation, food salvage and food repackaging
Student Physical Therapist
Gabe Weil
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Assisted severely debilitated student with muscular dystrophy in stretching and positioning on an average of 2-4 times a month for 1.5 hours; managed air humidifier and cough assist machine.
Volunteer
St. Louis Quad Rugby Rams
St. Louis, MO
02.2014 - 04.2014
- Assisted members of the quadriplegic rugby team with transfers to/from their vehicles, with equipment transport, equipment malfunctions, equipment donning/doffing, positioning in their wheelchairs, and stretching, as needed
Student Physical Therapist
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, guided a full case-load of orthopedic, neurologic and cardiopulmonary patients in an inpatient rehab setting toward optimizing their functional independence.
- Coordinated billing, documentation, equipment orders and interdisciplinary communication for a full case load.
- Educated PT staff re: Mini BESTest applications via in-service.
Student Physical Therapist
Swedish Covenant Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, devised, implemented, and revised individualized treatment programs for symptom alleviation in a diverse population including orthopedic and neurologically impaired outpatients.
- Managed billing and documentation for a 75% case-load.
Student Physical Therapist
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, devised, implemented, and revised individualized treatment programs for symptom alleviation in a diverse population including amputees, orthopedic and neurologically impaired outpatients.
- Provided treatment for 1 week in dynamic acute and emergency department settings.
- Managed billing and documentation for a 75% case-load.
- Educated PT staff re: treating patients with Taylor Spatial Frames.
Student Physical Therapist
West Texas Rehab Center
San Angelo, TX
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Under supervision of a licensed physical therapist, devised, implemented, and revised individualized treatment programs for symptom alleviation in a diverse population including orthopedic and neurologic outpatients.
- Administered pre-work and return to work screenings.
- Managed billing and documentation for a 50% caseload.
- Educated PT staff re: microfracture surgery for the glenohumeral joint.
Server
Various Restaurants
01.2007 - 08.2011
- Provided excellent customer service in the dynamic environments of various restaurants for 20-25 hours a week during undergraduate education.
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Washington University
2014
Bachelor of Sciences - Kinesiology
University of Illinois at Chicago
2011
Skills
- Assessing Patient's Rehabilitative Needs
- Creating Plan of Care
- Implementing Individualized Exercise Programs
- Patient and Family Education and Motivation
- Excellent active listening skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Full professional proficiency in Spanish
- Limited professional proficiency in Italian
- Documentation
- Supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants and Other Support Staff
- Collaboration
- Communication
Affiliations
CSM 2014
Member, American Physical Therapist Association (2011-12, 2014-15)
References
REFERENCES - Available upon request
Languages
Full working proficiency in Spanish and limited working proficiency in Italian
Interests
Learning flamenco guitar, learning new languages, hiking, playing basketball, cooking, listening to music and podcasts, reading
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Infinity Rehab/Avamere Rehabilitation of Eugene
06.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Self-employed
06.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Food for Lane County
01.2016 - 02.2017
Staff Physical Therapist
Axis Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 09.2020
Volunteer
St. Louis Quad Rugby Rams
02.2014 - 04.2014
Student Physical Therapist
Rush University Medical Center
09.2013 - 12.2013
Student Physical Therapist
Swedish Covenant Hospital
07.2013 - 09.2013
Student Physical Therapist
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
01.2013 - 03.2013
Student Physical Therapist
West Texas Rehab Center
05.2012 - 07.2012
Student Physical Therapist
Gabe Weil
01.2012 - 05.2014
Server
Various Restaurants
01.2007 - 08.2011
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Washington University
Bachelor of Sciences - Kinesiology
University of Illinois at Chicago
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