Erin Kilkenny
Doylestown,PA
Summary
Outgoing Director of Physical Therapy with 13 years of experience in physical therapy, coordinating all rehabilitation services. Strong ability to multi task, being well- versed in allocating budgets, all while developing and implementing physical therapy services. Expertise in operations and staff management and retaining staff within the clinic. Empathic and strive to have the best patient outcomes, going above and beyond the standard of care by developing relationships with other healthcare professionals related to patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Physical Therapy
Willow Grove Physical Therapy
09.2021 - Current
- Retained all staff physical therapists through two separate buyouts in the past 3 years and transition in EMR system
- Managed financial aspects of the clinic including budgeting, billing, and insurance negotiations to ensure profitability.
- Had regular engagement with physicians and caregivers related to patient care
- Fostered a positive work environment that supported collaboration among team members while maintaining high ethical standards.
- Approved and monitored clinic expenses relating to supplies, equipment, and staffing.
- Mentored junior therapists for professional growth, sharing knowledge and expertise in various therapeutic approaches.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development.
- Assisted company recruiters and human resources department in staffing, recruiting and retention of employees.
- Streamlined clinic operations for increased efficiency, optimizing patient scheduling and staff allocation.
Staff Physical Therapist
Willow Grove Physical Therapy
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted patients in safely and comfortably returning to outpatient physical therapy during COVID in a new clinic
- Expanded clinic's referral network by developing relationships with local physicians and other healthcare providers through community outreach efforts.
- Treated a diverse group of patients with a variety of orthopedic and vestibular conditions including chronic pain and vertigo
Staff Physical Therapist
Willow Grove Physical Therapy
07.2011 - 05.2020
- Had two mentors who assisted in ongoing learning and guidance. I was open to feedback from them to continue to develop skills and confidence as a new graduate
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, balance and functional capacity
- Reduced patient pain levels through manual therapy techniques, electrotherapy modalities, and targeted exercise programs.
- Instructed patients in use of modalities for home such as electrical stimulation when appropriate
- Completed vestibular certification and began treating many vestibular conditions such as BPPV, Vestibular hypofunction, Meniere's disease, Vestibular migraines and balance disorders
- Completed Parkinson's BIG certification and began treating patients with Parkinson's and other neurological conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis and post stroke, regularly
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Holy Redeemer Hospital
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Worked on weekends on various floors of the hospital including ICU, orthopedics, cardiology, neurological, medical-surgical, geriatrics-psychiatry
- Responsible for managing schedule and prioritizing the day based on discharge planning
- Worked directly with physician's, nurses, case workers and occupational therapist's to determine safe patient discharge plan
- Responsible for assisting patient's with bed mobility, transfers, gait training and overall safety within the hospital
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2011
Bachelor of Science -
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2009
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Training and mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Director of Physical Therapy
Willow Grove Physical Therapy
09.2021 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist
Willow Grove Physical Therapy
05.2020 - 09.2021
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Holy Redeemer Hospital
06.2012 - 08.2017
Staff Physical Therapist
Willow Grove Physical Therapy
07.2011 - 05.2020
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Widener University
Bachelor of Science -
Widener University
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