Emily N. Valentine, PT, DPT
London,KY
Summary
Experienced Physical Therapist with over 17 years of direct patient care, rehabilitation, and cardiopulmonary therapy services in a long-term ventilator dependent setting. Skilled in multi-disciplinary care provision, leadership, education, and outreach for vulnerable patient populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty-College of Health Science
University of Kentucky
Hazard, KY
05.2023 - Current
- Adjunct faculty in cardiopulmonary and geriatric course offerings.
- Lecture-based services on rural health care provision and critical care therapy services
- Lab-based services in cardiopulmonary care.
Physical Therapist, Director of Inpatient Rehab
Rockcastle Regional Hospital
Mt Vernon, KY
07.2007 - Current
- Provided rehab services to pediatric and adult populations for over 17 years, specializing in long-term ventilator-dependent patients.
- Oversaw the operations and staff of a multidisciplinary team including physical therapists, occupational therapists,speech-language pathologists,and techs in a clinical environment.
- Excelled in multiple healthcare environments with expertise in acute care and outpatient services like cardiac and pulmonary rehab, sports enhancement, wound care, skilled nursing,and home health.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05-2017
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2007
Skills
- Multi-disciplinary Care
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
- Ventilator Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Team Training
- Case Management
Accomplishments
- Published author, Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2020. "Does Standard Physical Therapy Increase Quadriceps Strength in Chronically Ventilated Patients? A Pilot Study"
- Poster presentation presenter, National ATS Conference, May 2017
Affiliations
- Parkinsons Foundation of Eastern Ky, Vice-President, 2021-present
- Foster Care Review Board Laurel/ Rockcastle Counties, 2021-present
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty-College of Health Science
University of Kentucky
05.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist, Director of Inpatient Rehab
Rockcastle Regional Hospital
07.2007 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Shenandoah University
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Kentucky
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