Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional Writing & Presentations
Certification and Continuing Education
Additional Information
Timeline
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Dr. Christine Taylor

Dr. Christine Taylor

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

  • Customer-centric, performance-oriented and accomplished leader offering proven operations management and strategic planning expertise honed in healthcare environments.
  • Successful background building and leading a rehabilitation company.
  • Skilled clinician, presenter, educator and writer.
  • Organized, efficient, fiercely committed, project loving individual who excels at working autonomously.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director

Upstream Rehabilitation
Murfreesboro, TN
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed routine operations and clinical projects, including setting targets and performance standards with expert leadership of 5-person team.
  • Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
  • Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
  • Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
  • Completed detailed and efficient assessments of each patient to support development of multidisciplinary treatment plans.
  • Developed educational presentations, patient education materials and social media educational content.
  • Collaborated with physicians, NPs, PAs, Case Managers, Adjustors, and other multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Strengthened and aligned daily operations with patient needs based on collected feedback and continuous improvement plans.
  • Recommended and procured appropriate equipment and bracing.
  • Determined quality of care provided to patients through careful assessment of medical documentation.
  • Completed in-depth audits of performance and quality of current charts and processes through facility reviews.

Program Manager

Healthpro-Heritage LLC
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Directed day-to-day operations of two outpatient clinical sites, spearheading start-up, implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
  • Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
  • Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
  • Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
  • Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
  • Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
  • Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
  • Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
  • Assessed employees through on-site observation and interviews to determine strengths and weaknesses in work performance, methods and team functions.
  • Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation.
  • Determined quality of care provided to patients through careful assessment of medical documentation.
  • Uncovered discrepancies in health records and contacted physicians to provide further documentation to clarify concerns.
  • Maximized accuracy and completeness of medical records through in-depth audits and patient information reviews.

President

Therapy Solutions PC
Cookeville, TN
10.2003 - 08.2017
  • Developed corporation and built the business from ground up. coordinated business operations, established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitated contract negotiation and development of marketing strategies.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
  • Managed day to day operation of multi-disciplinary outpatient therapy clinic.
  • Consulted with referral sources, case managers, provider relations personnel, and government agencies to streamline efforts to coordinate delivery of appropriate services.
  • Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
  • Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
  • Collaborated with vendors and A.T. practitioners to evaluate, procure, and fit mobility equipment to support patient independence.
  • Trained patients, family members, and caregivers how to manage equipment, safely secure and operate mobility and A.T. equipment.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of The People
Pasadena
03.2023 - Current

Master of Arts - Educational Technology

Souheastern Oklahoma State University
Durrant Oklahoma

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Rocky Mountain University of Allied Health
Provo Utah

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Skills

  • Leadership/communication skills
  • Creative and Resourceful
  • Problem Resolution
  • Organizational Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • People Skills
  • Management
  • Customer-oriented
  • Developing Presentations and Reports
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Staff Training and Mentoring
  • Curriculum Development
  • Online Teaching
  • Product Development Collaboration
  • Supplier Communication
  • Vendor Selection
  • Global Procurement

Accomplishments

Highly skilled clinician, clinical manager, former business owner experienced in start up operations, business development, administrative functions, financial analytics, provider relations, human resources, site management, documentation review, compliance audits, employee development and coaching.

  • Skilled in the delivery of physical therapy services to patents with disabilities in multiple settings.
  • Improved delivery of clinical services by setting and enforcing expectations for customer service, physical environment, staff interaction and teamwork, achievement of metrics, and overall efficiency.
  • Developed a culture of clinical excellence using team-based approaches to care and strategies to support continuity of service delivery.
  • Coached clinical excellence in team members with emphasis on implementation of clinical practice guidelines, appropriate documentation, coding and billing, guidance on treatment progression and recommendations to improve outcomes, time management, and rates of treatment completion.

Professional Writing & Presentations

  • Author: Member Perspective, A.P.T.A.Impact Magazine, May 2023
  • Author: Feature article, A.P.T.A. Impact Magazine, June 2023.
  • Author: APTA Academy of Orthopedics, Academy of Geriatrics, Academy of Private Practice, Academy of Aquatics. Clinical guidelines on use of aquatic therapy for patients with orthopedic conditions; documentation, wrote and conducted module on coding and billing for therapy services for aquatic therapy certification program; reflections on transitioning from private practice to an employed therapist.
  • Presenter: APTA annual conference 2016, 2018
  • Aquatic Therapy Fact Sheet- Aquatic Physical
    Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions, published
    by the American Physical Therapy Association
    Academy of Geriatrics.
    How to Keep Your Brain Healthy. 2021 ePub is
    available through Wellness Worx Group.
    10 Superfoods to Supercharge Your Life. 2020
    ePub is available through Wellness Worx Group
    FB page and LinkedIn.
    The Power of Fidgets, 2021. ePub is available
    for purchase through Wellness Worx Group
    Straight Talk About Senior Living Communities.
    2021 ePub is available for purchase through
    Wellness Worx Group.
    The Dangers of Phlates 2020. ePub is available
    from Wellness Worx Group at https://www.
    Wellness-Worx-Group.com
    Stress Incontinence. ePub is available from
    Wellness Worx Group at https://www.wellnessworx-
    group.com.
    Supplements for the Immune System. 2020
    ePub is available from Wellness Worx Group at
    https://www.wellness-worx-group.com
    The Toxicity of Products in the Health & Beauty
    Industry. 2020. ePub is available at
    https://www.wellness-worx-group.com.

Certification and Continuing Education

Southeastern
  • 2021 National Wellness Association, Certified Wellness Practitioner
  • 2010 ABPTS Pediatric Clinical Specialist

Developing Executive Presence; Conflict Resolution Foundations; Executive Leadership; Influencing Others; Interpersonal Communication; Projecting Intelligence; Treatment of the Injured Worker; Current Concepts in Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Post-operative Management of Orthopaedic Injuries; Dry Needling I, APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2015, 2016; 2017, 2018; SOPAC 2009, 2010; Clinical Wound Healing; Current Concepts in Wound Healing; ATRIC Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Conferences 2004, 2006; Wilbarger Sensory Integration Training; Sensory Integration and Practice; Neuro- developmental Training; Pediatric Developmental Testing, Components of Movement and Abnormal Movement During the First Year of Life; Pediatrics: Motor Development Ages 0-3; Pediatric Adapted Motor Development and Exercise; Assistive Technology Equipment and Wheelchair Maintenance; Pediatric Gait Assessment; Spasticity Management; Challenges in Physical Management; Mealtime Challenges for the Developmentally Delayed Adult; Functional Capacity Evaluations; Current Concepts in Pediatrics; Evaluation and Treatment of Sensory Processing Disorders; Coding and Billing for Rehab, Pediatric Physical Therapy 1 & 2; Advanced Clinical Practice in Pediatrics; Treatment of the Child with Hypotonia; Manual Therapy for Pediatrics; Treatment of Pediatric Gait Disorders; Treatment of the Neurologically Challenged Child; Clinical Instructor Volunteer State Community College PTA Program 2016; Defining Skilled Therapy: How to Document and Justify the Need for Physical Therapy; Torticollis and Plagiocephaly; Motor Groups in EI; Evaluating Motor Deficits; Picky Eaters vs. Oral Motor Problems Feeding Therapy 1 & 2; FUNctional Fashions: wearable tech for kids with disabilities; Suspension Training: An Innovative Approach to Neuromuscular Re- education; Documenting Skilled Therapy: everything after the evaluation; Dynamic Core Stability for Children.

Additional Information

  • World traveler
  • Culturally competent
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Stellar work ethic/goal driven
  • Driven by projects and the potential to support individuals in doing the impossible.

References available upon request

Timeline

MBA - Business Administration

University of The People
03.2023 - Current

Director

Upstream Rehabilitation
06.2022 - Current

Program Manager

Healthpro-Heritage LLC
08.2019 - 05.2021

President

Therapy Solutions PC
10.2003 - 08.2017

Master of Arts - Educational Technology

Souheastern Oklahoma State University

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Rocky Mountain University of Allied Health

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Tennessee State University
Dr. Christine Taylor