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Eden Tropp

San Diego,CA

Summary

Experienced Physical Therapist with over 33 years of experience in a variety of practice areas but primary focus in outpatient orthopedics. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Highly focused on patient centered care and education and training of patients and families.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist

California Luna Care Physical Therapy
San Diego, CA
04.2022 - Current

Physical Therapist

Creamer Physical Therapy
La Jolla, United States
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Supervised and trained PT aides; trained in appropriate exercise techniques.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.

Physical Therapist

CareerStaff Unlimited
San Diego, CA
09.2012 - 02.2020
  • Employed by this company on and off for many years, both as full time and part time therapist
  • Provided temporary staffing relief for variety of settings.

Physical Therapist

California Orthopaedic Institute, Inc
San Diego, CA
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Began working for COI as contract PT, filling in for vacations as needed
  • Soon progressed to working 3 days week and was given part-time status 3 years ago
  • Provide evaluation, reassessment, treatment, and care to variety of orthopedic and geriatric diagnoses
  • Design effective and efficient treatment plans
  • Co-manage patient's with PTA, communicate plans of care back and forth to ensure best outcomes
  • Utilizes manual therapy skills and therapeutic exercise prescription for promotion of increased level of independence

Physical Therapist

San Diego Sports Medicine and Ortho
San Diego, CA
02.2012 - 09.2012
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Supervised technicians

Physical Therapist

Scripps Mercy Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
San Diego, CA
12.2002 - 11.2010
  • Served needs of Scripps Mercy/Scripps Health as a full-time staff PT
  • Served as Clinical Instructor to PT interns
  • Managed caseload while services on hospital-wide Professional Practice Council for 3 years: 2 years as secretary or co-chair
  • Worked on Employee Injury Reduction Taskforce

Physical Therapist

Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
07.2000 - 12.2002
  • Employed as a per-diem therapist with the outpatient Center for Sports Medicine at the Kearny Mesa
  • Campus
  • Supported staffing needs of this busy sports medicine clinic
  • Supervised and collaborated with PTA's in team approach to patient care.

PRN Therapist

CareerStaff Unlimited (Therapists Unlimited)
San Diego, United States
05.1993 - 07.2000

Fulfilled needs of employers due to staffing shortages, high case loads, or illness of regular staff. Many assignments were long-term. I was a full-time benefitted employee of this company

  • Completed full PT assessments to determine best courses of actions.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.

Lead Physical Therapist

Continental Rehabilitation Hospital
San Diego, CA
11.1992 - 08.1993
  • This acute rehab hospital no longer exists, has now become Vibra LTAC
  • Managed complex caseload of neurologic, orthopedic, and cardiovascular rehabilitation patients
  • Participated in case conferences, family training, discharge planning
  • Supervised and managed PTA's and PT techs

Travel Physical Therapist

Company No Longer Exists
San Diego, United States
04.1992 - 11.1992
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

2 different assignments: Acute care hospital in Maryland and Acute rehab hospital in Western Massachusetts


Physical Therapist

Green Hospital of Scripps Clinic
Los Angeles, CA
06.1989 - 03.1992
  • First job out of school
  • 1 year in acute care setting then transferred to outpatient department
  • Developed Back School program and taught classes weekly
  • Developed and instructed in aquatic program for spinal and joint replacement clients
  • Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises
  • Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength
  • Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures

Education

Bachelor's - Health Science in Physical Therapy

California State University- Northridge
Northridge, CA
01.1989

Skills

  • Patient and Empathetic
  • Workload Delegation
  • Records Management
  • Therapeutic Expertise
  • Patient-Focused Therapy

Certification

Physical Therapy (10+ years), Rehab (10+ years)

Timeline

Physical Therapist

California Luna Care Physical Therapy
04.2022 - Current

Physical Therapist

Creamer Physical Therapy
03.2020 - 04.2022

Physical Therapist

CareerStaff Unlimited
09.2012 - 02.2020

Physical Therapist

San Diego Sports Medicine and Ortho
02.2012 - 09.2012

Physical Therapist

California Orthopaedic Institute, Inc
01.2010 - 01.2020

Physical Therapist

Scripps Mercy Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
12.2002 - 11.2010

Physical Therapist

Sharp Memorial Hospital
07.2000 - 12.2002

PRN Therapist

CareerStaff Unlimited (Therapists Unlimited)
05.1993 - 07.2000

Lead Physical Therapist

Continental Rehabilitation Hospital
11.1992 - 08.1993

Travel Physical Therapist

Company No Longer Exists
04.1992 - 11.1992

Physical Therapist

Green Hospital of Scripps Clinic
06.1989 - 03.1992

Bachelor's - Health Science in Physical Therapy

California State University- Northridge
Physical Therapy (10+ years), Rehab (10+ years)
Eden Tropp