Heather Hernandez
KC Rehab
Faucett,MO
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Experienced physical therapist and clinic leader with a strong background in patient evaluation, treatment planning, and care coordination. Skilled in improving clinic operations, guiding staff communication, and building physician relationships to strengthen patient access and continuity of care.
Work History
Clinic Director/Lead Physical Therapist
1 Year 4 Months- Directed daily clinic operations, managed patient flow, staffing coverage, and service consistency.
- Coordinated provider schedules, balancing appointment access with clinical capacity and patient needs.
- Facilitated regular staff meetings for effective communication, continuous learning, problem-solving, goal-setting, and progress monitoring.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning efforts aimed at long-term growth and sustainability of the clinic facility.
- Established strong partnerships with referring physicians in order to streamline referrals between practices leading to enhanced coordination of care.
Physical Therapist
2 Years 8 Months- Evaluated patient mobility, strength, and pain to develop individualized plans of care.
- Implemented therapeutic exercise programs to improve function and restore movement.
- Administered manual therapy techniques to reduce pain and enhance tissue mobility.
- Instructed patients on home exercise programs, body mechanics, and injury prevention.
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams to align rehabilitation goals.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
- Research Project: Work-Life Balance Mentorship: Does It Affect Stress Levels in the Physical Therapy Profession?, Presented as part of the abstract submissions for the APTA Combined Sections Meeting.
Skills
Clinical management
Patient evaluation
Patient education
Care coordination
Clinical outreach
Program implementation
Operations management
Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist: Kansas and Missouri
- BLS/AED Certification
- Herman and Wallace Level 1 Women's Health Certification
- Dry Needling Pro Level 1 Dry Needling Certification
Timeline
Clinic Director/Lead Physical Therapist
KC Rehab
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Physical Therapist
KC Rehab
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
University of Saint Mary
Doctor of Physical Therapy from Physical Therapy
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