Dawn Longenberger
Summary
Hardworking Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with patients to provide individualized high quality care to minimize functional impairment and increase participation in life roles.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Moss Rehab
03.2013 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to continuously enhance skills as a Physical Therapist.
- Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings for Clinical Education, Oncology Committee, Oncology SIG
Contract Physical Therapist
Onward Healthcare
10.2006 - 03.2013
- Fostered productive working relationship with clinical and supervisory staff at each new site.
- Examination, evaluation and treatment of the adult population in a wide variety of diagnostic groups across the continuum of care.
- Maintaining flexibility and creativity in treatments provided in a variety of settings and equipment availability.
- Monitored patient response and interventions adjusted based on progress
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, next level of care and discharge planning to ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Adapted to and completed a variety of documentation, outcome measures and billing procedures used in each setting.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
Physical Therapist
The Reading Hospital And Medical Center
07.2001 - 10.2006
- Evaluated and treated a broad case mix of patients at an inpatient acute and TCC level rehab.
- Provided treatment to patients in gym and at bedside in individual, co-treat and group sessions.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to facilitate successful therapy outcomes and determine next level of care and discharge planning.
- Completing timely documentation and review of PTA interventions and documentation
- Conducted home evaluations
- Consulted with orthotists and prosthetist, ordered DME
- Collaborated with PTA's to schedule patients
- Used MDS and IRF-PAI forms, scored FIM's daily
- Performed chart audits
- Participated in departmental and interdepartmental committees
- Attended and presented in-services to clinical staff
- Attended staff meetings to contribute to the efficient operation of the clinic
- Mentored physical therapy student as a clinical instructor
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA05.1994
Skills
- CPR training
- BFR training
- Cancer Related Fatigue
- EMR Superuser
- Safety Officer
- Site Coordinator of Clinical Education
- Clinical Instruction
Certification
- Pennsylvania Physical Therapy License, 2001-current
- BLS CPR Training, expires 9/2025
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Moss Rehab
03.2013 - Current
Contract Physical Therapist
Onward Healthcare
10.2006 - 03.2013
Physical Therapist
The Reading Hospital And Medical Center
07.2001 - 10.2006
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Widener University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Muhlenberg College
- Pennsylvania Physical Therapy License, 2001-current
- BLS CPR Training, expires 9/2025
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