Heidi Truu
Lake Worth
Summary
Skilled Rehabilitation Professional with expertise in patient assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic exercise. Focused on enhancing patient mobility and strength through tailored interventions in various care settings. Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering effective rehabilitation solutions that improve overall patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Solaris Rehab
Jupiter
04.2015 - Current
- Administered therapeutic exercises and monitored patient progress during rehabilitation sessions. Ensured comprehensive patient treatment by servicing multiple locations. treating patients in both home health and outpatient settings.
- Collaborated with care teams across facilities including Mangrove Bay ILF/ALF in Jupiter, Grand Villa of Boynton Beach ALF, Discovery Village ALF in Palm Beach Gardens, and Grand Villa of Delray East ALF to deliver quality patient care.
PRN Therapist
Select Rehab
Delray Beach
10.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored treatment plans addressing patient-specific needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to outline individualized rehabilitation goals.
- Supported patients at multiple facilities including Abbey Delray South and North, the Waterford, and Harbour's Edge.
PRN Therapist
Genesis Rehab
Jupiter
04.2020 - 08.2024
- Evaluated patient conditions to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Administered therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility and strength.
- Worked in multiple facilities in outpatient and home health settings including Atria St Joseph ALF in Jupiter, Cresthaven ALF in West Palm Beach, The Brennity at Tradition Senior Living in Port St. Lucie; Addington ALF in Jupiter.
Full Time Therapist
Coral Bay Healthcare and Rehab
West Palm Beach
04.2008 - 08.2015
- Developed tailored treatment plans based on client assessments and progress.
- Provided therapeutic support to patients through individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and progress.
- Conducted assessments to determine patient needs and develop interventions.
PRN Therapist
JFK Hospital
Atlantis
05.2002 - 05.2005
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises to enhance recovery and independence.
- Treated patients with cardiac, orthopedic, and neurological deficits in both acute and outpatient settings, facilitating tailored recovery plans.
Full Time Therapist
Rehab Works
Lantana
07.2001 - 05.2005
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2000
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic exercise
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Patient engagement tactics
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Time management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Estonian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Russian
Limited
Finnish
Limited
Certification
- LSVT BIG certified
Timeline
PRN Therapist
Genesis Rehab
04.2020 - 08.2024
Independent Contractor
Solaris Rehab
04.2015 - Current
Full Time Therapist
Coral Bay Healthcare and Rehab
04.2008 - 08.2015
PRN Therapist
Select Rehab
10.2007 - Current
PRN Therapist
JFK Hospital
05.2002 - 05.2005
Full Time Therapist
Rehab Works
07.2001 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Florida International University