Deborah Burckhard
Henderson,NV
Summary
Dedicated physical therapist specializing in home health with an emphasis on the geriatric population and offering 23 years of experience in healthcare.
Understands the business aspects of health care as well as care delivery.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Southwest Medical Home Health
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2010 - Current
- Conducted clinical assessments and established plan of care for patients in home setting . Patient population is primarily geriatric. Supported progress of patients by prescribing and demonstrating home exercise program and education on safety.
- Worked with Optum Orthopedic program which included pre-operative home safety evaluations, surgery center acute care with instruction on post- operative gait training, transfer training and exercises. Performed post operative day one home physical therapy evaluations and continued with care. Facilitated outpatient therapy for patients with hip and knee replacements.
- Preceptor position which included onboarding of new employees and continued training with existing employees. Therapy liaison for nursing students which included education on the role of therapy in the home setting. Member of the continuing competency group which consisted of instruction and demonstration of necessary clinical skills.
- Performed peer reviewed chart audits for physical therapy. Performed chart audits for physical therapy and occupation therapy to assess proper conditions of participation.
- Completed Emerging Leaders Program which consisted of small and large group participation as well as individual projects. Completed reading assignments and online lectures. Books and program were part of Wharton School of Business with Stewart Friedman.
- Participated in Fall Prevention Program which included home safety evaluations for necessary medical equipment and home modifications. Assessment of patient in a clinic setting which included an interdisciplinary approach with a physician's assistant, pharmacist, nurse, social worker and physical therapist. Education on proper use of walkers and canes and education on fall prevention.
Physical Therapist/Independent Contractor
Vegas PT4U
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2005 - 09.2010
- Independent contracting to several home health agencies as well as outpatient physical therapy clinics.
- Evaluation and establishing a plan of treatment to increase function and strength in a geriatric population.
- Performed wellness clinics at assisted living facilities which included free vital sign assessment and presentations on safety and proper use of scooters, front wheel walkers and four wheel walkers.
- Provided care to rural populations for home physical therapy. Managed two physical therapy assistants.
- Performed peer chart audits for physical therapy cases with Gentiva Home Health.
Physical Therapist
Integrated Health Services
Las Vegas, NV
12.1998 - 07.2006
- Part of a government funded pilot study to determine if early intervention, maintenance therapy and durable medical equipment will reduce falls with hip fractures in the geriatric population. Maintenance therapy treatment of patients conducted in home environment and outpatient settings. The study was conducted over a ten year period from 1996 to 2006. I was involved from 1998 to 2006.
- Conducted home safety evaluations to determine durable medical equipment needs which included walkers, wheelchairs, grab bars, shower chairs and lift chairs. Home safety evaluations also included recommendations for fall prevention in the home environment.
- Home Health Manager. Duties included chart audits, education to staff and providing support as needed to the therapy department.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD07.1998
Bachelor of Science - Wellness Management
Bachelor of Science
Spearfish, SD05.1995
Skills
- Worked for several years with the geriatric population Also have been involved in orthopedic programs
- History of Management in home health
- Home Health Care Expertise
- Medical Records Reviewer
- Program Development
- Staff Education and Training
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Southwest Medical Home Health
09.2010 - Current
Physical Therapist/Independent Contractor
Vegas PT4U
07.2005 - 09.2010
Physical Therapist
Integrated Health Services
12.1998 - 07.2006
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Wellness Management
Bachelor of Science