David Yerger, MPT
2915 HWY 602 Tallulah,LA
Summary
Experienced Physical Therapist with a diverse background, including significant roles at HealthPRO Heritage and Amedysis Home Care with expertise in manual therapy, vestibular rehab, and patient education. Skilled in coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and adept at adapting to changing situations. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments and implementing effective treatment plans. Exceptional communicator, known for reliability and ethical practice.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
HealthPRO Heritage
09.2022 - Current
- Outpatient PT treating full age spectrum with patient populations including orthopedic, neurological, vestibular dysfunction, and chronic pain. Core focus on manual therapy techniques, patient education, and long-term management of chronic conditions.
- Provide sideline coverage for local football teams and administer sports injury rehabilitation including concussion rehab in combination with UMC emergency and sports medicine physicians, facilitating return to pre-injury levels of activity.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants and volunteers.
Physical Therapist
Yerger Therapy Services, LLC
08.2020 - Current
- Provide Physical Therapy services for Madison Parish School System including establishing POC with interdisciplinary team members and parents.
Physical Therapist
Reliant Rehabilitation, Legacy
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Primary PT assessing and treating both residents and rehab-to-home patients on-site throughout Covid-19 pandemic.
Physical Therapist
Synergy Care
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted clinical assessments and developed POC while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists both through on-sight and telehealth services for a primarily low income psychiatric population.
- Implemented mobile outpatient services for a rural LTAC.
General Contractor
Historic Home Renovation
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Hired and managed subcontractors and on site workers, ordered required materials, and managed payroll.
- Completed projects on time and within budget through meticulous scheduling and coordination of resources.
Physical Therapist
Pointe Coupee Homebound Health and Hospice
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided home based physical therapy services over a 5 parish area treating a wide variety of adult chronic and acute conditions.
- Acquired DME and collaborated with ATP for prosthetic and orthotic training.
- Completed OASIS data collection and Medicare mandated reassessments successfully meeting documentation requirements and COP.
Scuba Diving Instructor
Underwater Adventures, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Instructor for all certification levels, CPR, and O2 administration classes.
- Assist and train sheriff and fire departments with public safety diving.
- Instruct at risk youth through AMIKids, Inc.
Physical Therapist
Amedysis Home Health
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Provided physical therapy services for homebound and hospice patients.
- Preceptor for training new clinical and office staff on field requirements.
- Trained extensively in Balance for Life program poised as lead therapist to guide regional staff in implementing vestibular rehab program.
Physical Therapist
Moreau Physical Therapy
08.2001 - 01.2003
- Provided comprehensive outpatient physical therapy services.
- responsible for marketing and company representation for Central Area Business Association.
- Provided sideline medical coverage for Baker High School Football games.
Education
Master of Physical Therapy -
Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans, LA08-2001
Bachelor of Arts - History
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA06-1997
Skills
- Able to effectively communicate with people from various economic, educational, cultural, and social backgrounds
- Punctual, organized, reliable, ethical, flexible, able to adapt to frequently changing situations
- Perceptive, able to problem solve lucrative short and long term solutions to meet patient, family, provider and clinician's needs
Continuing Education
Vestibular and Balance training:
- Balance for Life. Amedisys, Inc. 2007. Completed course 3 times for proficiency.
- Vestibular, Oculomotor and Balance Rehabilitation . Motivations, Inc. 2007
- Taking Balance to the Limits. Great Seminars 2012
- Balance & Falls: A Dynamic Approach to Evaluation and Treatment. Regional Health Educators 2015
- Assessment, Screening & Treatment of the Vestibular System. Regional Health Educators 2015
- Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Innovative Education Services. 2016
- Vestibular Concussion Specialist Certification. American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. 2024
Timeline
Physical Therapist
HealthPRO Heritage
09.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Reliant Rehabilitation, Legacy
08.2021 - 09.2022
Physical Therapist
Yerger Therapy Services, LLC
08.2020 - Current
Physical Therapist
Synergy Care
03.2020 - 08.2021
General Contractor
Historic Home Renovation
07.2018 - 03.2020
Physical Therapist
Pointe Coupee Homebound Health and Hospice
01.2016 - 07.2018
Scuba Diving Instructor
Underwater Adventures, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2016
Physical Therapist
Amedysis Home Health
01.2003 - 01.2013
Physical Therapist
Moreau Physical Therapy
08.2001 - 01.2003
Master of Physical Therapy -
Louisiana State University Medical Center
Bachelor of Arts - History
Louisiana State University
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