Jackie Kottwitz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Driven physical therapist with a proven track record at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, adept in patient care and team collaboration. Excelled in strategic problem-solving, empathetic patient interactions, and ensuring quality outcomes. Dedicated to the success of the therapy team and hospital organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant
San Antonio, TX
10.2013 - Current
- Evaluate and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, therapeutic treatments, and durable medical equipment use.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses to optimize patient care plans.
- Plan for discharges and communicate findings and progress in detailed reports.
- Train and orient new physical therapists and clinical physical therapy students.
- I attended monthly Critical Care meetings from February 2020 to April 2021, was a member of the Employee Advisory Group for 2 years, attended multidisciplinary rounds, created daily caseloads for therapists, participated with Safety Rounds as needed, and attended a leadership conference.
Clinical Research Data Coordinator
CEDRA Clinical Research
San Antonio, TX
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Organized incoming reports before entering data into processing software.
- Identified and corrected data entry errors during quality assurance and quality control processes.
- Verified accuracy of data before transmitting case report forms to pharmaceutical corporations.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2008
Skills
- Focused on ethical and quality work
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with various patient populations and managing different personalities
- Organization and time management
- Strategic thinking and problem solving
- Empathy for others
Community Service
- Board of Education member for Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School (SHLS), May 2021 to current.
- Leader of the Recruitment and Retention Committee for SHLS, January 2025 to current,
- St. Philip's College Advisory Committee member, September 2021 to November 2022.
- Board of Education member for Lutheran High School of San Antonio, May 2015 to May 2019.
- Volunteer work with Refugee Ministry, San Antonio Food Bank, and Wreaths Across America.
References
- Mary Krawietz, Therapy Manager at MHST, (210) 887-7797.
- Brenda Lacewell, Director of Liver Disease and Transplant Clinic, (210) 355-3183.
- Katy Rohr, Principal of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School, (210) 260-9319.
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant
10.2013 - Current
Clinical Research Data Coordinator
CEDRA Clinical Research
05.2008 - 05.2010
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Texas At San Antonio
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