EMIL GABUYA
Putnam Valley
Summary
Patient-focused Physical Therapist with extensive knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation. Strong background in Skilled Nursing Facility, Home health setting and Outpatient therapy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
Sacred Heart Hospital Rehabilitation Clinic
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies
- Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times
- Assessed children's developmental progress, specializing in perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration
Staff Physical Therapist/Lifestyle Coach
Hearthub Cardiovascular Wellness&Lifestyle Center
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Perform extensive PT evaluation among patients with cardiovascular disease.
- Design exercise program appropriate to patient's history of cardiac problem.
- Coordinate with the cardiologists, nutritionists and nurses regarding patient care and goals.
- Perform wound care for patients with vascular problems.
- Act as a lifestyle coach for patients with high risk of obtaining cardiac problems.
Private Home Health Physical Therapist
Private
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Physical Therapist in Home Health Settings Within Areas of Cebu City
- Provide Physical Therapy Management to patients in home health care settings
- Provide physical therapy evaluation, management, planning and home health care for patients who had limitations in receiving treatments in out-patient clinics
- Assess patients' rehabilitation needs and maximize their functional potential both in home and community settings
- Design an appropriate rehabilitation program for the patients
- Perform therapeutic exercise; employ physical modalities when needed, prescribe assistive devices/ orthosis/ prosthesis and mobility training
- Referral of cases to Doctor Specialist
- Ensuring the safety of patient using different modalities
- Improving the well-being of the patient
- Cases handled include Stroke, Coordination Deficit, Low Back Pain, Post total hip and knee replacement, Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain injury and other neurologic and geriatric cases
- Educate patients' significant others regarding patient care
Physical Therapy Clinical Instructor
Southwestern University
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers
- Plan and provide appropriate clinical learning experiences for interns
- Demonstrate clinical competence and legal and ethical behaviour that meets or exceed expectations of members of profession of physical therapy
- Demonstrate effective behaviour, conduct, and skill in interpersonal relationships
- Continually explore areas of inquiry through various forms of research that will address to the requirements of the discipline and development concerns of the society
Physical Therapist
Community Rehabilitation Svcs. Inc-Integra/CSS
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency
- Establish functional maintenance program to long term residents to prevent decline of function
- Provide education to patient, patient's family and CNA to facilitate carryover of care and transfer of skills
- Provide home assessments and recommendations for patients to facilitate safe discharge to home
Home Health Physical Therapist
Constellation Health Services
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Delivered home care physical therapy to home - bound patients.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
Physical Therapist - ALF
Lifelong Therapeutics
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Facilitated outpatient therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Lead Physical Therapist - SNF
Tender Touch Rehab Services
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised, trained, and motivated other physical therapists’ work performance to ensure high quality services are provided to patients
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
Clinical Instructor -Cedar Manor Nursing and Rehab
Tender Touch Rehabilitation
11.2023 - Current
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Led daily operations by providing rehab instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.
- Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in functional impairments.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Supervised students during evaluation and treatments to maintain patient safety.
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Evidence In Motion Health Institutes
Louisville, KY04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Tertiary Education Southwestern University
Cebu City, Philippines10.2014
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School - Ateneo De Cebu
Cebu City, Philippines 03.2008
Skills
- Home health and hospice
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Outpatient
- Hardworking Physical Therapist with most emphasis on fall risk assessments, balance and functional mobility;
- Excellent at multi-tasking and organizational skills;
- Punctual with documentation alerts such as Daily notes, Progress notes, Discharge summary, Certification and etc;
- Advanced knowledge in evaluating and treating patients with Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal cases through Physical Therapy;
- Experienced with Outcome-based PT assessments incorporated with EvidenceBased Practices and New Physical Therapy trends
- Able to cope with repeated exposure to distressing circumstances (heavy workloads)
Licensure/Certification
PT licensed in New York - 047911
PT licensed in Connecticut - 14.12586
PT licensed in Georgia - 103794
Geriatric Certification - Evidence in Motion
Certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR
References
1. Lindy Drew Fordham COTA
Director of Rehab - Treutlen Health and Rehabilitation
Soperton, GA
(478) 290-4050
2. Christina Kight OT
Director of Rehab - Scott Health and Rehabilitation
Adrian, GA
(478) 290-4325
3. Michyl Patigdas PT DPT
Physical Therapist - Cedar Manor Nursing and Rehab Center
(917) 214-7674
Timeline
Clinical Instructor -Cedar Manor Nursing and Rehab
Tender Touch Rehabilitation
11.2023 - Current
Lead Physical Therapist - SNF
Tender Touch Rehab Services
01.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist - ALF
Lifelong Therapeutics
04.2021 - 01.2022
Home Health Physical Therapist
Constellation Health Services
12.2020 - 04.2021
Physical Therapist
Community Rehabilitation Svcs. Inc-Integra/CSS
08.2018 - 08.2020
Physical Therapy Clinical Instructor
Southwestern University
08.2017 - 05.2018
Staff Physical Therapist/Lifestyle Coach
Hearthub Cardiovascular Wellness&Lifestyle Center
10.2016 - 04.2017
Private Home Health Physical Therapist
Private
04.2015 - 05.2018
Staff Physical Therapist
Sacred Heart Hospital Rehabilitation Clinic
03.2015 - 03.2016
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Evidence In Motion Health Institutes
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Tertiary Education Southwestern University
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School - Ateneo De Cebu
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