Ellen Valvo

• Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
• Evaluated assistive devices such as walkers, canes, braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
• Managed high-volume caseload which included traveling to patient's homes.
• Taught patients how to use walkers, canes, braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
• Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
• Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
• Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
• Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress.
• Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
• Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness and reducing the risk of recurrence.

Directly supervised PT, OT and SLP staff in a growing sub-acute rehab /LTC facility.

Worked closely with other departments in that facility to improve the overall environment and quality of life for the residents.

Managed Medicare RUG categories and dealt with insurance companies to maximize clinic revenue.

Completed evaluations and implemented appropriate PT programs in order to meet the specific need of individual patients and to help them maximize their functional ability.

Created individualized home exercise programs and worked closely with nursing and social service departments in planning discharges to home/lower levels of care that would be appropriate for patient and would allow for safety and success.

Experience working as a "float" PT requiring flexibility and the ability to assimilate into the therapist departments at various facilities in order to cover for staff absences

Completed evaluations and implemented PT treatment programs for patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting.

Worked closely with orthopedic surgeons to individualize PT programs to meet the specific needs of patients.

Completed evaluations and implemented PT treatment program for patients in an acute care pediatric setting. This included working with children with various disabilities.