Deanna Iseppi
Stanhope,NJ
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in physical therapy, focused on developing and executing personalized treatment plans. Recognized for collaborative team efforts and consistent achievement of therapeutic goals. Reliable and adaptable to changing patient needs, proficient in therapeutic exercises and patient assessment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civilian Staff Physical Therapist
Defense Health Agency
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Maintained a daily caseload of twelve patients which consisted of three acute care direct access evaluations, three subacute/chronic referral based evaluations, and six re-evaluations.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments to determine musculoskeletal treatment needs of patients ranging from 18-55 years of age.
- Served as a direct access provider to soldiers, which consisted of determining if impairments were secondary to musculoskeletal conditions, ruling out red flag conditions, ordering advanced imaging, and referring to appropriate specialty.
- Developed evidence based plan of cares that were goal-oriented to be executed by Physical Therapy Assistants and updated at re-evaluations to be sure goals were met.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Served as a Clinical Instructor for Army-Baylor Physical Therapy students.
- Designed and implemented rehabilitation programs for post-operative patients to assist in the return to full duty.
- Supported the professional development of team members by regularly sharing best practices via in-services and journal club, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Assisted with onboarding new staff members, providing orientation and support.
- Enhanced team collaboration by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication among staff members.
Contracted Physical Therapist
Platinum Business Corporation
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments to determine treatment needs.
- Delivered musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment of acute orthopedic injuries through a sick call platform at Robinson Health Clinic.
- Provided comprehensive care related to direct access provider, including ordering and reading imaging, referring to specialty providers, and working within the military healthcare system.
- Assessed patient’s current level of function during initial evaluation and utilize these measures to create effective plan of care, determine prognosis, progress at re-evaluations, and determine discharge status, including readiness for return to duty.
- Developed and implemented goal-oriented treatment plans for patients utilizing evidence-based treatments including therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and manual therapy.
- Communicated effectively with physical therapy assistants and overseeing patient progress to optimize and improve patient outcomes while improving readiness and deployability.
- Applied physical therapy modalities and techniques in patient treatment, including dry needling, IASTM, blood flow restriction exercises, joint mobilizations, joint manipulation, and functional exercise.
- Served as physical therapy coordinator and clinical instructor for Special Forces Medics (18D) during clinical rotations.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health and Exercise Science
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ05.2016
Skills
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient relations
- Comprehensive Care Planning
- Strong teamwork
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Emphasizing Quality of Care
Certification
- The Colonel Douglas A. Kersey Advanced Clinical and Operational Practice Course for Physical Therapists, 05/09/2024
- The Institute of Clinical Excellence- ICE Pelvic Lice, 01/13/2024
- The Barbell Rehab Method, 03/12/2022
- Owens Recovery Science- Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation, 11/01/20, Present
- Intramuscular Dry Needling Certification-Air Force, 01/01/20, Present
- Hawk Grips – Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Level I & II, 12/01/19, Present
- American Heart Association CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers, 09/01/11, Present
- North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners – Licensed PT, 07/01/19, Present
Timeline
Civilian Staff Physical Therapist
Defense Health Agency
06.2021 - 09.2024
Contracted Physical Therapist
Platinum Business Corporation
09.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health and Exercise Science
The College of New Jersey
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
New York Medical College
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