Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Continuing Education
Timeline
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Donna Trotter

Nashville,TN
Donna Trotter

Summary

Energetic and experienced Physical Therapist seeking opportunity to contribute skills and expand knowledge base in dynamic work environment. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and utilizing evidence-based practices to optimize treatment outcomes. Seeking collaborative team to continue professional growth and make positive impact on lives of individuals seeking rehabilitation services.

Overview

35
years of professional experience

Work History

First Steps, Inc.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Contract
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Evaluate, develop treatment plans and carry out treatments with patients with various diagnoses including developmental delays, genetic disorders, orthopedic issues, metabolic disorders and trauma
  • Work closely with TEIS and various equipment vendors, collaborate with other therapy staff

MONROE CARREL JR. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT VANDERBILT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST III and IV, TEAM LEAD SPORTS/ORTHO
01.2005 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Evaluate, develop treatment plans and carry out treatments with patients with various diagnoses including developmental delays, genetic disorders, orthopedic issues, metabolic disorders and trauma
  • Participate on various committees and quality improvement as well as provide clinical education for PT students in the clinic
  • Seek out continuing education opportunities for clinic and coordinate in-services
  • Skills include sports medicine, sports taping, serial casting, equipment evaluations and fittings, orthotic evaluation and casting and utilizing modalities

VANDERBILT ADULT OUTPATIENT CLINIC

CLINICAL COORDINATOR
01.2004 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • In addition to typical outpatient clinical duties, handled therapist scheduling and time off requests
  • Worked closely with manager to coordinate schedules and clinic coverage

VANDERBILT SPORTS MEDICINE/ADULT OUTPATIENT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST IV
01.2001 - 01.2004

Job overview

VANDERBILT SPORTS MEDICINE

PHYSICAL THERAPIST III and CLINICAL COORDINATOR
01.1993 - 01.2001

Job overview

NASHVILLE ORTHOPEDIC ALLIANCE

PHYSICAL THERAPIST
01.1992 - 01.1993

Job overview

BAPTIST HOSPITAL

PHYSICAL THERAPIST
01.1990 - 01.1992

Job overview

Education

University of Tennessee Center For Health Sciences
Memphis, TN

BS from Physical Therapy
12.1989

University Overview

Skills

  • Positive outlook
  • Develops good relationships
  • Team player
  • Assists others
  • Shares knowledge
  • Eager to learn
  • Applies new skills and knowledge
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Patient Relations
  • Patient-Focused Therapy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Focused on consistent, quality care
  • Adaptive Equipment

References

References
Available upon request

Continuing Education

Continuing Education
Current Continuing Education is registered with CE Broker

Timeline

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Contract
First Steps, Inc.
01.2017 - Current
PHYSICAL THERAPIST III and IV, TEAM LEAD SPORTS/ORTHO
MONROE CARREL JR. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT VANDERBILT
01.2005 - 01.2016
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
VANDERBILT ADULT OUTPATIENT CLINIC
01.2004 - 01.2005
PHYSICAL THERAPIST IV
VANDERBILT SPORTS MEDICINE/ADULT OUTPATIENT
01.2001 - 01.2004
PHYSICAL THERAPIST III and CLINICAL COORDINATOR
VANDERBILT SPORTS MEDICINE
01.1993 - 01.2001
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
NASHVILLE ORTHOPEDIC ALLIANCE
01.1992 - 01.1993
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
01.1990 - 01.1992
University of Tennessee Center For Health Sciences
BS from Physical Therapy
Donna Trotter