Don Enrico Octavo
Elgin,IL
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist with substantial experience in home health services. Worked passionately through the years treating patients with pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic, or neurologic conditions, employing industry-accepted strategies to achieve their goals. Collaborative team player believing in personal accountability and interpersonal resources to get the job done. Knowledgeable Physical Therapist with a solid background in physical therapy supervision, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff performance. Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills in managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaborative environment Driven physical therapist with an aptitude for collaborating with practitioners and following treatment instruction. Highly skilled in monitoring therapeutic outcomes and prescribing effective in-home exercises. Dedicated to helping patients recover from injuries, and manage pain.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Health Pro Heritage
Sycamore, IL
02.2025 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and treatment methodologies.
- Communicated treatment plans and medical information to family and friends of patients.
- Promoted a positive and supportive environment that encouraged patient participation and engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Provided gait training and assisted with the use of assistive devices to improve mobility and independence.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
- Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
- Tested, measured and recorded data related to patient strength, motor development and function, sensory perception and functional capacity.
- Developed personalized rehabilitation programs to maximize patient recovery and ensure progress towards goals.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and progress notes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, colleagues, vendors and other members of the healthcare team.
Residential Physical Therapy Services
10.2018 - Current
- Start of care and planning for patient care including care conference with the healthcare team
- Ordered appropriate medical devices
- Used TherapyBoss, Kinnser, and HomecareHomebase, and Axxess for EMR
- Independent contractor for different home health and staffing agencies like RehabMaxx, Assure Homehealth, Advancare Homehealth, Better choice Homehealth
Home Health Physical Therapist
Better Choice Home health
Des Plaines, USA
10.2013 - Current
- Provided education about disease processes, medications side effects and lifestyle modifications needed after discharge from physical therapy services.
- Observed infection control procedures according to established protocols.
- Guided patients through mobility exercises to determine leading cause of pain and provide diagnosis.
- Reported any adverse reactions or changes in condition immediately to supervising physician.
- Tested, measured and recorded data related to patient strength, motor development and function, sensory perception and functional capacity.
- Provided direct one-on-one physical therapy interventions to improve strength, balance, coordination, posture, range of motion, gait training and other impairments.
- Developed individualized rehabilitation goals based on the patient's needs and abilities.
- Instructed patients in the use of assistive devices such as canes, walkers or wheelchairs for safe mobility within the home environment.
- Educated patients in physical therapy resources, injury prevention and ergonomics.
- Monitored patient progress and outcomes through documentation of evaluation results, treatment notes and discharge summaries.
- Reviewed patient records describing injury and pain level to prepare for appointments.
- Maintained communication with family members, caregivers regarding their loved ones' conditions and changes in treatments, procedures.
- Assisted in developing a comprehensive discharge plan that includes follow up appointments with primary care physician or specialist as needed.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to maximize mobility, independence in activities of daily living and reduce pain levels.
- Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as occupational therapy or speech language pathology when appropriate.
- Performed physical therapy assessments on homebound patients to determine functional limitations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Licensed Physical Therapist
Sherman West Court
Elgin, USA
03.2005 - 01.2013
- Review physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate an accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment
- Routinely perform diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities
- Expertly customize conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients
- Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability
PT Aide
Sherman Hospital
Elgin, USA
04.2004 - 03.2005
- Provided non skilled assistance Licensed Physical Therapists like assistive device adjustment and installation to patients
- Assisted Licensed Physical Therapists in their performance of duties like gait training, and other activities relevant to patient care
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Hoffman Estates, USA
04.2004 - 03.2005
- Managed 4 dialysis patients per shift from initial setup to aftercare making sure they are safe to go home after treatment
- Helped prepare the facility for the day by a making batch of necessary solutions for dialysis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Pines City Colleges
Baguio city, Philippines01.1994
Skills
- Soft tissue mobilization techniques
- Manual therapy
- Splinting and taping capabilities
- Peripheral joint mobilization
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Professional communication
- Clinical reasoning
- Clinical assessment
- Functional movement assessment
- Functional mobility training
- Fall prevention strategies
- Geriatric care
Certification
- Philippine Physical Therapy License, 02/01/95
- Illinois Physical Therapy License, 03/01/05
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Health Pro Heritage
02.2025 - Current
Residential Physical Therapy Services
10.2018 - Current
Home Health Physical Therapist
Better Choice Home health
10.2013 - Current
Licensed Physical Therapist
Sherman West Court
03.2005 - 01.2013
PT Aide
Sherman Hospital
04.2004 - 03.2005
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
04.2004 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Pines City Colleges
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