HELEN SEBELLO
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE-KINGWOOD
KINGWOOD
04.2025 - Current
- Evaluated patient conditions and developed tailored therapy plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on exercises and techniques to promote recovery.
- Documented patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Utilized therapeutic equipment to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Conducted patient assessments and provided detailed reports to physicians.
- Mentored junior therapists in best practices and effective techniques.
- Participated in continuing education to stay updated on therapy advancements.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards related to physical therapy practice.
- Supported department quality assurance programs, education and customer service programs.
- Instructed patients on proper hygiene, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes, and ergonomic factors in daily activities.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that meet the needs of each patient.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired staff Physical Therapists by providing guidance on best practices within the field.
- Instructed patients on proper exercise techniques and safety measures to prevent further injury or disability.
- Provided physical therapy treatment to patients in accordance with their individualized plan of care.
- Modified treatments as needed based on the results of regular assessments and feedback from patients regarding pain levels or discomfort experienced during exercises.
- Worked closely with families to ensure they understood how to best provide homecare services when appropriate.
- Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, prognosis and available treatments while providing emotional support throughout the process.
ACUTE PHYSICAL THERAPIST SUPERVISOR
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE- KINGWOOD
KINGWOOD
11.2022 - Current
- Supervised physical therapy team at HCA Houston Healthcare-Kingwood
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare professionals
- Led staff meetings to discuss therapy protocols
- Oversaw daily operations of therapy department
- Trained new therapists on facility procedures
- Developed strategies to enhance patient treatment efficacy
- Managed scheduling for therapy sessions efficiently
- Implemented safety guidelines in therapy practices
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Developed policies, procedures, and plans to ensure quality patient care.
- Conducted regular meetings with physical therapy staff to discuss goals and objectives of the department.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals on behalf of patients' needs.
- Actively sought out opportunities for professional development through conferences and seminars.
- Facilitated communication between other departments within the facility.
- Provided guidance and support to physical therapists and assistants in the department.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling AND payroll management.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to physical therapy practices.
- Assisted in developing new strategies for improving patient outcomes.
- Analyzed feedback from patients regarding their experience with the physical therapy team.
- Researched best practices in order to continuously improve service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments for documentation purposes.
- Monitored patient progress and updated treatment plans accordingly.
- Evaluated clinical performance of staff members to identify areas of improvement.
- Provided resources, training, and mentorship to newly hired physical therapists on the team.
- Served as an advocate for ethical practice standards among physical therapists.
- Responded promptly to any complaints or issues raised by patients or families.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams for case reviews and decision-making processes.
- Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
- Assessed patient to develop treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
- Designed treatment program to achieve established goals.
- Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Treated conditions to aid developmental, neurological and orthopedic disorders.
- Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
- Managed and treated pain in patients.
- Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
- Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
- Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
- Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and home exercise programs to promote long-term health.
- Managed scheduling, documentation, and billing tasks in compliance with healthcare regulations and insurance requirements.
Staff Physical Therapist
Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital
HUMBLE
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Evaluated patient conditions and developed tailored therapy plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on exercises and techniques to promote recovery.
- Documented patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Utilized therapeutic equipment to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Conducted patient assessments and provided detailed reports to physicians.
- Participated in continuing education to stay updated on therapy advancements.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards related to physical therapy practice.
- Supported department quality assurance programs, education and customer service programs.
- Instructed patients on proper hygiene, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes, and ergonomic factors in daily activities.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that meet the needs of each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper exercise techniques and safety measures to prevent further injury or disability.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive rehabilitation programs for a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Provided education to staff members on topics related to physical therapy practice standards.
- Performed assessments including musculoskeletal testing, manual muscle tests, range of motion measurements, postural evaluation, gait analysis, balance assessment and functional capacity evaluations.
- Evaluated outcomes by measuring changes in functional abilities and patient satisfaction levels.
- Worked closely with families to ensure they understood how to best provide homecare services when appropriate.
- Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, blood pressure and pulse oximetry before initiating therapeutic procedures.
- Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Managed and treated pain in patients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on education and exercise for specific patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and home exercise programs to promote long-term health.
TRAVELING PHYSICAL THERAPIST
JACKSON THERAPY PARTNERS
05.2010 - 05.2014
- Educated patients on injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish functional, measurable goals tailored to individual patient needs.
- Provided services to different types of setting from SNF, hospital to LTC.
- Easy adapatablility on diffrent assignments and documentation systems.
- Ensured compliance with stat regulatroy standards by following established policies and procedures.
- Educated patients about their condition and provided them with resources for self-management at home.
- Evaluated patient progress at consistent intervals and adjusted treatment plans to maximize benefit.
- Provided general educational advice to patients about injury prevention, healthy practices and nutrition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans.
Education
DPT - PHYSICAL THERAPY
Dominican College
ORANGEBURG, NY, USA05-2013
Bachelor of Science - PHYSICAL THERAPY
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY- HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
DASMARINAS, CAVITE PHILIPPINES04-2004
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Collaborative care
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Documentation management
- Home exercise programs
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
Certification
- TX PT LICENSE
- BLS
- NEUROLOGIC CERTIFIED SPECIALIST (2023-2033)
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE-KINGWOOD
04.2025 - Current
ACUTE PHYSICAL THERAPIST SUPERVISOR
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE- KINGWOOD
11.2022 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist
Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2014 - 07.2015
TRAVELING PHYSICAL THERAPIST
JACKSON THERAPY PARTNERS
05.2010 - 05.2014
DPT - PHYSICAL THERAPY
Dominican College
Bachelor of Science - PHYSICAL THERAPY
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY- HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
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