Dr. Heather Jackson PT, DPT
Denton,Texas
Summary
- Ability to relate and communicate with other Physical Therapists, medical professionals, faculty, staff, and students
- Fully knowledgeable in many professional business software programs
- Team Player
- Proven ability to adapt and learn quickly
- Experienced in marketing to healthcare providers
- Confident in manual therapy skills including Functional Dry Needling
- Motivated and dependable work ethic
- Knowledgeable in rehabilitation procedures
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Joint Therapy Solutions
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Reduced recovery time for patients with sports injuries through targeted exercises and massage techniques.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Clinical Director and Full-time Physical Therapist
Velocity Physical Therapy
11.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Streamlined clinical operations for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Oversaw quality improvement initiatives, leading to higher patient satisfaction rates and better compliance with regulatory standards.
Full-time Staff Physical Therapist
Excel Therapy and Sports Medicine
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and individualized treatment plans.
- Reduced patient pain levels through manual therapy techniques, electrotherapy modalities, and targeted exercise programs.
- Improved patient mobility with gait training, balance exercises, and functional movement retraining.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to provide coordinated care for optimal patient outcomes.
Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics
Concentra Medical Center
04.2016 - 05.2016
Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics
STAR Physical Therapy
01.2016 - 03.2016
Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics
BenchMark Physical Therapy
10.2015 - 12.2015
Student Physical Therapist- Acute care
Regional Hospital of Jackson
01.2015 - 02.2015
Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine
The Sideline
07.2014 - 08.2014
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Union University
Jackson, TN05.2012
Skills
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Safety Management
- Records Management Specialist
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Injury Prevention
- Functional Testing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Education and Training
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Certification
- Kinetacore, 05/2017, Functional Dry Needling Level 1
- Kinetacore, 04/2019, Functional Dry Needling Level 2
- Functional Movement Systems, 06/2022, SFMA Level 1
- TPI Golf Instructor 2023
Sports Medicine Outreach Experience
- Ardmore High School Football Coverage, Physical Therapist under ATC, 08/2016, 08/2018, Helped to provide injury prevention, diagnosis, and management to players and cheerleaders during the football season
- Saturday Injury Clinic, Ardmore, OK, Physical Therapist, 06/2016, Present, Provided diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries alongside Orthopedic surgeons and an ATC
Service And Achievements
- Board of Directors Habitat for Humanity, 08/2016, 07/2018
- Zeta Tau Alpha Union University, 08/2008, 05/2012
- Young Alums Union University, 08/2011, 05/2012
- Senior Council Union University, 08/2012, 05/2012
- Facilitating and carrying out a relief mission to Tuscaloosa, Alabama after the 2011 Tornado
- Dean’s List Union University, 08/2009, 05/2009
- President’s List Union University, 08/2010, 05/2012
- Student Leadership Award
- Small group leader, Fellowship Bible Church, 05/2011, 07/2011
Clinical Work Experience
- Velocity Physical Therapy, 212 Bolivar St., Sanger, TX, Clinical Director and Full-time Physical Therapist, 11/2020, Present
- Excel Therapy and Sports Medicine, 2002 12th Ave NW, Ardmore, OK, Full-time Staff Physical Therapist, 06/2016, 11/2020
- Concentra Medical Center, Nashville, TN, Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics, 04/2016, 05/2016
- STAR Physical Therapy, Smyrna, TN, Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics, 01/2016, 03/2016
- BenchMark Physical Therapy, White House, TN, Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics, 10/2015, 12/2015
- Regional Hospital of Jackson, Jackson, TN, Student Physical Therapist- Acute care, 01/2015, 02/2015
- The Sideline, Martin, TN, Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine, 07/2014, 08/2014
References
- Dr. Penny Head PT, PhD, SCS, ATC, CSCS, Penny.head@wku.edu, 270-745-4069
- Dr. Richard Kasser PhD, PT, rkasser@uthsc.edu, 940-448-4711
- Landis Walther, 940-284-4094
- Tommy Paul, PA, 580-421-5070
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Joint Therapy Solutions
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Director and Full-time Physical Therapist
Velocity Physical Therapy
11.2020 - Current
Full-time Staff Physical Therapist
Excel Therapy and Sports Medicine
06.2016 - 11.2020
Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics
Concentra Medical Center
04.2016 - 05.2016
Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics
STAR Physical Therapy
01.2016 - 03.2016
Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics
BenchMark Physical Therapy
10.2015 - 12.2015
Student Physical Therapist- Acute care
Regional Hospital of Jackson
01.2015 - 02.2015
Student Physical Therapist- Outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine
The Sideline
07.2014 - 08.2014
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Union University
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