Attentive Physical Therapist with 19 years of experience in acute care settings and home care. Skilled in treating diverse patient populations, injuries, and illnesses to restore mobility. Passionate about improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Intermountain Health Park City Hospital
900 Round Valley Drive, Park City, UT, 84060
01.2023 - Current
Provided physical therapy evaluations and treatments to patients with post-operative orthopedic, medical, and musculoskeletal diagnoses.
Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient status and plan for discharge from therapy services.
Participated in professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences, and the Emergency Department Professional Group, to stay current with advancements in physical therapy.
Per Diem Physical Therapist
New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell
525 East 68th Street, New York, NY, 10065
03.2009 - 03.2021
Managed and treated patients in acute care, the emergency department, and intensive care unit settings.
Treated conditions in general medicine, geriatrics, oncology, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiopulmonary and cardiothoracic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, and postpartum.
Performed initial evaluations, planned for discharges, and communicated findings to the healthcare team in detailed reports.
Private Home Physical Therapist
Self Employed
New York, NY
03.2012 - 02.2020
Educated patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Collaborated with home healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, nurses' aides, and respiratory therapists, to help patients improve and progress physical health.
Senior Physical Therapist
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
630 W 168th Street, New York, NY, 10032
08.2005 - 11.2009
Managed and treated patients in acute care, acute inpatient rehabilitation and intensive care unit settings.
Treated conditions in general medicine, geriatrics, orthopedic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, cardiopulmonary and cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplant, and cystic fibrosis.
Directly supervised 2 physical therapy students, managed caseload of 8-10 patients daily, oriented new staff to chest physical therapy, participated in rounds, and created in-services for staff.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
New York University
New York, NY
05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
05.2001
Skills
Empathetic and patient
BLS training
Time Management Proficiency
Computer competency with EMRs
Evaluation, Treatment, Goal Setting, and Discharge Plans
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Safety Management
Licensure
State Physical Therapy License- New York State Office of Professions 2005- 2022
State Physical Therapy License- State of Utah Department of Commerce: Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing 2022- Present
References
Furnished upon request
Continuing Education
03/2024- Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Concussion, Medbridge, e-learning course
02/2024- Evaluating and Treating Concussions in the Adolescent Athlete, Medbridge, e-learning course
10/2023- APTA UTAH Annual Fall Conference, APTA, in- person learning
08/2023- Management Of Orthopedic Edemas, Medbridge, e-learning course
05/2023- What You Don't Know About Physical Activity IS Killing Your Patients, Medbridge, e-learning course
09/2018- Lines, Tubes, Ventilators and Diagnostic Screening for Stability vs Instability, Education Resources, Inc., e-learning course
07/2018- Clinical Decision Making in Acute Care: Focus on Cardiopulmonary Issues, Education Resources, Inc., e-learning course
12/2017- Strength Training & Exercise Prescription for Older Adults: Successfully Manage Orthopedic & Chronic Disease, Vyne Education, in-person learning
03/2017- Integrating the Neuro Exam Into Daily Practice, PhysicalTherapy.com, e-learning course
02/2017- Reducing Hospital Readmissions for Patients With Pulmonary and Cardiac Issues, PhysicalTherapy.com, e-learning course
06/2016- Management of Acutely Ill Patients: An evidence Based Approach from a Cardiopulmonary Perspective. Intensive Lab., Education Resources, in-person learning
08/2015- Coding and Billing for Therapy and Rehab, Cross Country Education, e- learning course
05/2015- Pharmacology Fundamentals for Therapist, Education Resources, in- person learning
02/2014- Combined Sectional Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, in- person learning
02/2014- The ABC's of Vestibular Rehabilitation, American Physical Association Neurology Section, in- person learning
04/2013- Functional Testing and Skilled Documentation in Geriatric Therapy, Cross Country Education, in- person learning
10/2012- Evidence in Action: A Comprehensive Management of Balance Impairments and Falls for Adult Cancer Survivors, American Physical Therapy Association Oncology Section, in- person learning
02/2012- Combined Sectionals Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, in- person learning
08/2011- Nothing Else Matters If You Can't Breath! Incorporating Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Examination and Intervention into the Treatment of all Patients, Education Resources, Inc., in- person learning
08/2010- Treating the Cardiac Patient, Education Resources, Inc., in- person learning
06/2009- Annual Conference & Exposition of The American Physical Therapy Association, APTA, in- person learning
11/2008- Training the Core: A Strong and Healthy Back, Exercise ETC., Inc., in- person learning
11/2008- Designing Cardio Programs: High Intensity Interval Training, Exercise ETC., Inc., in- person learning
09/2008- Examination and Treatment of Mechanical Disorders of the Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint: A Symptom Reduction Model, Education Resources, Inc., in- person learning
08/2008- Stay Current! New Advances in Musculoskeletal Examination of the Core and Extremities, Cross Country Education, in- person learning
11/2007- Introduction to NDT: Achieving Functional Outcomes for Adults with Hemiplegia Using the Principles of NDT, Recovering Function, in- person learning
10/2007- Screening for Medical Referral: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Urogenital and Gastrointestinal, APTA, in- person learning
09/2007- Intensive Orthopedics: Everything you Wanted to Know About Total Joints and Traumatic Fractures, Great Seminars and Books, Inc., in-person learning
10/2006- One Step Ahead: An Integrated Approach to Lower Limb Prosthetics and Amputee Rehabilitation, Advanced Rehabilitation Therapy, in- person learning
10/2004- Current Concepts in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Bracing Symposium, DJ Otho Donjoy, in- person
Timeline
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Intermountain Health Park City Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Private Home Physical Therapist
Self Employed
03.2012 - 02.2020
Per Diem Physical Therapist
New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell
03.2009 - 03.2021
Senior Physical Therapist
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
08.2005 - 11.2009
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
The George Washington University
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