Dawn Myers
Summary
Focused Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist II
Bay State Health
09.2007 - Current
- Evaluate and provide treatment for in-patient, out-patient and ER level patients.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Participate in quality assurance programs to optimize efficiency and quality of care
- Act as physical therapy liaison at daily in-patient multi-discipline care rounds and in weekly in-patient therapy team rounds
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Innovations
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided evaluation and treatment of patients with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses in out-patient setting
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistant and patients.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Administered sports injury rehabilitation, facilitating return to pre-injury levels of activity.
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Solutions
11.2005 - 06.2007
- 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.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Trained new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding policies and standards of care.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs
Physical Therapy Specialist
Sundance Rehabilitation
01.1998 - 11.2005
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Simmons College
Boston, MA12.1984
Skills
- BLS Training
- Case Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Training
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Innovations
07.2017 - 08.2018
Physical Therapist II
Bay State Health
09.2007 - Current
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Solutions
11.2005 - 06.2007
Physical Therapy Specialist
Sundance Rehabilitation
01.1998 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Simmons College
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