Isaiah Iaea DPT
Honolulu,Hawaii
Summary
Highly motivated, patient focused, and outcomes driven Licensed Physical Therapist with experience demonstrated expertise in planning, administering, and managing therapeutic rehabilitative care for individuals in skilled nursing, long-term care and outpatient facilities. Leverages strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure the delivery of quality care maximizing each individuals potential for safe levels of autonomy and independence in least restrictive environments. Exhibits a passion to assist individuals in regaining strength, mitigating disability, and empowering clients to achieve and maintain optimal levels of health and quality of life. Poised to succeed in a dynamic Physical Therapist role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist /PRN Therapist
Hale Nani, SNF
06.2015 - Current
- Managed and provided physical therapy care for complex caseloads of up to 40 patients
- Reviewed physician and hospice referrals in conjunction with patient assessment findings to establish individualized, therapeutically appropriate, rehabilitative plans, goals, and objectives
- Administered individual, concurrent, and group therapy sessions interfaced closely with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure continuity of rehabilitative care and progress improvements
- Facilitated strong working relationships with restorative nursing personnel to effectively manage treatment of long-term care residents
- Successfully transitioned patients from facility to their home environment; conducted in-home assessments and recommended environmental modifications to minimize risk of injury or readmission for patients
- Counseled and advised patients and their family members on treatment plan compliance and appropriate use of orthotics/assistive devices to empower individuals to maintain peak levels of health and quality of life
- Championed a Clinical Instructor role for a physical therapy student for 12 weeks towards graduation, future licensure, and successful independent practice.
Travel Physical Therapist
Kuakini Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability while maintaining 90% or more productivity.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
Travel Physical Therapist
Kalakaua Gardens
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided physical therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings while maintain productivity of 90% or higher.
Physical Therapist/PRN Therapist
Sandstone Spring Valley, SNF
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain while maintain productivity 90% or greater.
Physical Therapist/PRN Therapist
Advanced Healthcare of Paradise
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Leads therapy contribution in daily interdisciplinary team meetings with patient progress, discharge planning, and safety recommendations.
- Administer direct rehabilitative care utilizing appropriate evaluation techniques and implementation of unique, patient-centered treatment while maintaining productivity of 90% or more
- Providing direct patient care to attain maximum potential and restoring functional abilities to regain confidence and safety for independent living while safely following personal protective equipment protocols
- Monitor each patient’s therapy progress and modify plans of care, as appropriate, to improve patient outcomes
- Document all patient assessments, progress, continuity of care and discharge plans to comply with rigorous standards of care and professional practice
Travel Physical Therapist
Rapid Rehab, Outpatient
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Evaluation and treatment of individuals involving chronic debility, motor vehicle accidents, surgery, or acute injuries in age categories from youth to elderly
- Managed techs with safe intervention protocols while incorporating Pilates in developing individualized treatment programs to return to work, sport, or independent living
- Proficient with point of service with up to 24 patients per day and completing all documentation efficiently while learning a new medical record system.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Applied manual, modality techniques, and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
Travel Physical Therapist
St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center, SNF
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Management and therapeutic rehabilitative care for 6-8 patients per day with complex medical conditions, impairments, and functional limitations
- Generated and implemented individualized therapy plans and medically necessary interventions to improve strength, function, mobility, range of motion, and safe levels of independence in least restrictive environments possible
- Delegated and empowered physical therapy assistants and aides to model and instruct appropriate therapeutic exercise regimens to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow processes to maximize productivity
- Maintained 90% or higher productivity levels
Travel Physical Therapist
Lake Mead Health and Rehab, SNF
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Planned and administered treatments, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive movements
- Quickly cultivated strong relationships with patients, family members, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal progress towards safe levels of autonomy and independence
- Accurately charted all patient interactions to ensure exceptional continuity of care
- Successfully maintained high productivity levels of 90% or higher, while completing 100% of documentation daily
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of New England
Portland, ME05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2012
Hawaii And Nevada Physical Therapy License -
Hawaii And Nevada Board of Physical Therapy
American Heart Association, BLS/CPR/AED -
AHA
Skills
- Developing Patient Care Plans
- Case Management
- EMR Systems
- Exercise Planning
- Patient Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- CASAMBA, Net Health, WebPt Documentation
- Patient Relations
Bodybuilding, sports, movies
I enjoy working out, Olympic weight lifting, all sports, and watching movies especially in the theater!
Timeline
Travel Physical Therapist
Kuakini Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Physical Therapist
Kalakaua Gardens
12.2022 - 04.2023
Physical Therapist/PRN Therapist
Sandstone Spring Valley, SNF
06.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Physical Therapist
Rapid Rehab, Outpatient
06.2022 - 09.2022
Physical Therapist/PRN Therapist
Advanced Healthcare of Paradise
01.2020 - 10.2022
Travel Physical Therapist
St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center, SNF
12.2019 - 01.2020
Travel Physical Therapist
Lake Mead Health and Rehab, SNF
10.2019 - 11.2019
Physical Therapist /PRN Therapist
Hale Nani, SNF
06.2015 - Current
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Hawaii And Nevada Physical Therapy License -
Hawaii And Nevada Board of Physical Therapy
American Heart Association, BLS/CPR/AED -
AHA
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