Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Heather DuBois

Kinsley

Summary

Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at Edwards County Hospital, excelling in strategic planning and team management. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through personalized treatment plans and advanced manual therapy techniques. Committed to quality assurance and organizational growth, fostering collaborative multidisciplinary care environments. Certified in Dry Needling and IASTM.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Ancillary Services/Physical Therapist

Edwards County Hospital
12.2024 - Current
  • Provide direction and supervision over Rehab Services, Radiology and Laboratory Services.
  • Participate on Edward County Medical Center C-Suite contributing to strategic planning, over-arching decisions affecting the hospital, enhancing communication throughout the hospital, reviewing policies and procedures.
  • Director duties over Rehab Services including marketing, scheduling, budgeting/finances, quality control, lead the growth and development of the Rehab Department.
  • Oversee operations of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Cardiac Rehab.
  • Actively working as a Physical Therapist including:
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Utilized advanced manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain symptoms in a variety of patient populations.
  • Recorded patient prognosis, treatment, and responses into reports and patient charts.

Director of Rehab/Physical Therapist

Edwards County Medical Center
07.1999 - Current
  • Director duties over Rehab Services including marketing, scheduling, budgeting/finances, quality control, lead the growth and development of the Rehab Department.
  • Oversee operations of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Cardiac Rehab.
  • Actively working as a Physical Therapist including:
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Utilized advanced manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain symptoms in a variety of patient populations.
  • Recorded patient prognosis, treatment, and responses into reports and patient charts.

Education

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
05-1999

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
05-1997

High School Diploma -

Kinsley High School
Kinsley, KS
05-1993

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership development
  • Team management
  • Project oversight
  • Budget management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • Certified in Dry Needling and IASTM
  • Process improvement
  • Client relations

Accomplishments

  • Expanded Rehab Staff from 2 (PT and PTA) to 6 (2 PTs, OT, 2 PTAs and a regular contract ST).

Affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Kansas Physical Therapy Association

Certification

Certification in Dry Needling,

Certification in IASTM

Timeline

Director of Ancillary Services/Physical Therapist

Edwards County Hospital
12.2024 - Current

Director of Rehab/Physical Therapist

Edwards County Medical Center
07.1999 - Current

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Kansas Medical Center

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Fort Hays State University

High School Diploma -

Kinsley High School

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