Gwen Wood
Celina
Summary
Experience Director of Rehab known for effective communication & collaborative with in interdisciplinary teams. Proven ability to foster a positive work environment and \drive employee engagement. I also continue to treat patients on a daily basis, attend careplans & discuss therapy goals with pt's & families.
Highly skilled licensed PTA with over 30 years of experience in settings from SNF, home health ( geriatric & pediatric), acute med surg & IPR.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehab/Physical Therapist Assistant
Pivot Rehab/ Prairie Estates SNF
Frisco
09.2007 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through mentoring and staff training programs.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success across departments.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Trained DOR's for sister facilities when hired onto Cantex /Pivot Rehab.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Home Health Agency
Dallas, TX
01.2004 - 09.2007
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Brazosport Memorial Hospital
Lake Jackson, TX
08.1994 - 06.2003
- Med-surg & IPR in 154 bed hospital
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Educated patients on exercises and self-care techniques to promote recovery.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
Rehab Therapy Technician
Brazosport Memorial Hospital
Lake Jackson, TX
06.1990 - 06.1994
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX05-1990
Skills
- Nethealth EMR
- Point Click Care EMR
- Operations management
- Team management
- Employee development
- Therapy scheduling
- Hiring and retention
- Providing daily therapy treatments
- Attend weekly IDT meeting
- Attend care plans to discuss discharge planning
Accomplishments
- Employed with current employer for 19+ years & supervised team of 20 staff members when facility first opened with high skilled census.
Timeline
Director of Rehab/Physical Therapist Assistant
Pivot Rehab/ Prairie Estates SNF
09.2007 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Home Health Agency
01.2004 - 09.2007
Physical Therapist Assistant
Brazosport Memorial Hospital
08.1994 - 06.2003
Rehab Therapy Technician
Brazosport Memorial Hospital
06.1990 - 06.1994
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Wharton County Junior College