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Debra Yirku

PLAINFIELD,IL

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Lunch Supervisor

Joliet School District 86/Farragut Elementary School
04.2022 - 12.2024

Managed meal service for elementary school students. Recorded and maintained proper meal temperatures, distribution of prepared meals and milk to students, supervision of students in the cafeteria. Ordered and organized supplies for daily lunches. Completed end of day lunch counts, cleaned, sanitized tables for next days lunch periods. Cleaned and sanitized kitchen area and prepped for next days lunch as needed.

Staff Physical Therapist

ATI Physical Therapy
01.2011 - 09.2021

As a Staff P.T. I treated patients referred by a physician. I evaluated patients, created a treatment plan with measurable and functional goals and completed daily documentation for each patient. I also worked in a team with a P.T.Assistant to complete patient care, finalize documentation and ensure the treatment plan was followed and progressed as appropriate. Communication with colleagues was performed on a daily basis. Communication with nurse case managers and physicians was completed as needed.

Clinic Manager/Physical Therapist

Vital Care Physical Therapy
09.1996 - 05.2011

As I stated previously, as a Staff P.T. I treated patients referred by a physician. I evaluated patients, created a treatment plan with measurable and functional goals and completed daily documentation for each patient. I also worked in a team with a P.T.Assistant to complete patient care, finalize documentation and ensure the treatment plan was followed and progressed as appropriate. Communication with colleagues was performed on a daily basis. Communication with nurse case managers and physicians was completed as needed.

I also functioned as a Clinic Manager with Vital Care Physical Therapy. While continuing with full time patient care, I assisted in scheduling patients for staff, completed performance reviews and annual budget plans. Also, assured smooth and professional day to day function of the clinic in Joliet, IL.

Staff Physical Therapist/Clinic Manager

Baxter Healthcare/Healthsouth
06.1995 - 09.1996

I treated patients referred by a physician. I evaluated patients, created a treatment plan with measurable and functional goals and completed daily documentation for each patient. I also worked in a team with a P.T.Assistant to complete patient care, finalize documentation and ensure the treatment plan was followed and progressed as appropriate. Communication with colleagues was performed on a daily basis. Communication with nurse case managers and physicians was completed as needed.

I also functioned as a Clinic Manager with Baxter/Healthsouth. While continuing with full time patient care, I assisted in scheduling patients for staff, completed performance reviews and annual budget plans. Also, assured smooth and professional day to day function of the clinic in Chicago, IL.

Staff Physical Therapist

Ingalls Hospital
06.1984 - 06.1985

Evaluation, treatment planning including goal setting and management of progressive care for acute care patients in a hospital setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

U of Hlth Sciences/Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin
North Chicago, IL
06.1984

Timeline

Lunch Supervisor

Joliet School District 86/Farragut Elementary School
04.2022 - 12.2024

Staff Physical Therapist

ATI Physical Therapy
01.2011 - 09.2021

Clinic Manager/Physical Therapist

Vital Care Physical Therapy
09.1996 - 05.2011

Staff Physical Therapist/Clinic Manager

Baxter Healthcare/Healthsouth
06.1995 - 09.1996

Staff Physical Therapist

Ingalls Hospital
06.1984 - 06.1985

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

U of Hlth Sciences/Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin
Debra Yirku