Felicity Smith
Las Cruces
Summary
Physical therapist with over 6 years of experience working in a variety of settings treating, coaching, and supporting a range of ages and conditions in my hometown community of Las Cruces, NM. Hardworking, detail-oriented individual who is empathetic and passionate about contributing to other's successes. Looking to expand my knowledge base and skills at this point in my career to specifically help individuals with pelvic health or pre/post partum needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Tresco TOTS Early Intervention
06.2021 - Current
- Provided early intervention physical therapy services in a home/community setting in accordance with the state of New Mexico Family Infant Toddler (FIT) standards and guidelines and developed strong rapport with the child and their parents/caregivers.
- Conducted thorough evaluations and specific assessments of the child's motor skills, balance, coordination, strength, and endurance to determine the child's needs to accomplish developmental milestones.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teammates to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal child outcomes.
- Coached parents/caregivers on appropriate movements and exercises.
- Facilitated parent/caregiver goals and tracked to completion.
- Managed caseload and organized daily schedule independently to complete home visits, day care visits, evaluations/assessments, family meetings, and team consultations.
- Facilitated successful transitions from the early intervention program to the developmentally delayed pre-school program with the Las Cruces Public Schools.
- Led community outreach efforts to promote awareness of early intervention services, especially with resources available to local families.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts especially if referral was needed to other healthcare professionals.
- Served as an Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA) lead and mentored colleagues.
Physical Therapist
Atrium Physical Therapy
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Treated a range of conditions including orthopedic injuries and surgeries, neurological conditions (including cerebral palsy, stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson’s Disease, and brain injury rehabilitation) geriatric conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, and work-related injuries.
- Managed high-volume caseload, ages 5+.
- Completed manual therapies including soft tissue, joint, and neural mobilizations.
- Applied functional dry needling as applicable and appropriate for each individualized patient and treatment session.
- Utilized blood flow restriction strength and endurance training, as appropriate for each individualized patient and treatment session.
- Supervised physical therapist assistants and clinical support staff.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Mentored and served as a clinical instructor of a DPT student.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Evaluated orthopedic and neurologic conditions for ages 18+ in outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Treated a variety of conditions treated, including post-amputation, cancer diagnoses, balance and coordination instability, hip fractures, post-joint replacement, post cardiac procedure/surgery, post CVA, TBI, SCI injury.
- Assisted patients with their movement with a range from maximum assist to modified independent
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs to assist with independent movement and pain reduction.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes and to support discharge planning.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2013
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12-2017
Skills
- Pediatric therapy
- Developmental milestones
- Evaluation and specific assessments
- Multi-disciplinary communication and planning
- Holistic treatment approach
- Home exercise programs
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Geriatric care
- Balance training
- Injury prevention
- Therapeutic exercises
- Functional mobility
- Medical records management
- Clinical reasoning
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
Camping and being outdoors
Running
Yoga
Photography
Creativity with crafts such as scrapbooking
Cooking
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Tresco TOTS Early Intervention
06.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist
Atrium Physical Therapy
09.2018 - 06.2021
Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
New Mexico State University
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
The University of Texas At El Paso
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