David Pleva
Elmhurst,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Directional Physical Therapy
Elmhurst, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Strengthened relationships with key clients by providing exceptional customer service and support.
- Provide quality presentations to various professional organizations at the local, national and international levels.
Senior Faculty Member
McKenzie Institute USA
Syracuse, NY
01.2004 - Current
- Provided mentorship to junior faculty members for their professional growth and development.
- Managed classroom discipline effectively, maintaining a productive learning atmosphere for all students.
- Served on various committees, working collaboratively with other faculty members to improve academic policies and procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay informed about new teaching strategies and subject matter expertise.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Outpatient Clinic Manager
Community Physical Therapy & Associates LTD.
Addison, IL
10.2003 - Current
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and loyalty to the clinic.
- Successfully managed clinic budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
- Provided direct care to patients by assessing, diagnosing and treating illnesses.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to verify proper implementation of patient treatment plans.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies, increasing patient awareness and attracting new clients to the clinic.
- Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.
- Started up three new clinics
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
North Chicago, ILMaster of Arts - Human Services, Concentration Exercise Science
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, ILBachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, ILSkills
- Company Representation
- Business Development
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Illinois Physical Therapy Association
- North American Spine Society (member of Section on Interdisciplinary Spine committer)
Certification
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics
ImPACT Trained
Timeline
President
Directional Physical Therapy
01.2022 - Current
Senior Faculty Member
McKenzie Institute USA
01.2004 - Current
Outpatient Clinic Manager
Community Physical Therapy & Associates LTD.
10.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
Master of Arts - Human Services, Concentration Exercise Science
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science
Concordia University Chicago