JACQUELINE PERRI, MSPT
Arden,NC
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Physical Therapist desire to return to management. Adept at leveraging clinical expertise and leadership skills to drive employee satisfaction and foster a collaborative, high-performance environment. Committed to implementing innovative strategies that optimize operational efficiency and elevate patient experiences, while building and mentoring a motivated team to achieve organizational goals. Driven by a passion for creating positive change and advancing the quality of care within the healthcare setting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Kindred at Home
Asheville, NC
05.2017 - Current
- Assisted colleagues in their professional development
- Educated employees on current trends in physical therapy practices.
- Led colleagues in conflict resolution and crisis management.
- Collaboration with VA for Home Evaluations and WC assessment.
- Managed evaluations and treatments for Home Health patients while overseeing a team of Physical Therapy Assistants.
- Supervised physical therapist assistants and aides, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources as needed for continued care.
- Demonstrated expertise in caring for individuals with neurological, vertigo, cardiac, and significant balance deficits.
- Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
Physical Therapist
LifeCare Home Health Therapy
Longwood, FL
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed evaluations and treatments for Home Health patients while overseeing a team of Physical Therapy Assistants.
- Supervised physical therapist assistants and aides, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources as needed for continued care.
- Demonstrated expertise in caring for individuals with neurological, vertigo, cardiac, and significant balance deficits.
- Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
Cranial Remolding Specialist & Clinic Manager
Level 4
Lake Mary, FL
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed and expanded clinics in multiple locations.
- Led employees in training, conflict resolution, and crisis management.
- Implemented effective financial management strategies while also overseeing the recruitment process.
- Marketing and networking with physicians to grow the company.
- Created and delivered a CEU course for PT and OT professionals focusing on the clinical management of patients receiving Cranial Remolding Orthosis, post-operative care, and addressing torticollis.
- Development of clinical training programs for colleagues.
- Evaluation, reassessment, and treatment protocol for infants with cranial abnormalities.
- Individualized modifications and progression of treatments of Cranial Remolding Orthosis.
- Education of caregivers for daily care of orthosis, positioning protocol, and home exercise program (as needed).
Physical Therapist
Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital
Orlando, FL
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Managed evaluations and treatments for Home Health patients while overseeing a team of Physical Therapy Assistants.
- Supervised physical therapist assistants and aides, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources as needed for continued care.
- Demonstrated expertise in caring for individuals with neurological, vertigo, cardiac, and significant balance deficits.
- Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
Clinical Instructor
Avant Healthcare
Winter Park, FL
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
- Participated in departmental meetings regarding changes or updates to existing policies or procedures.
- Created individualized learning plans tailored to each student's needs.
- Mentored medical students throughout the year by providing advice on academic progress and career development.
- Developed innovative approaches for integrating technology into classroom instruction.
- NPTE program with development/instruction of classes and lab practicum in: Therapeutic Exercises, Cardiopulmonary system, Gastrointestinal system, Musculoskeletal system, Neurological system, Differential diagnosis, Clinical management and assessment, Modalities, Orthopedic, Pediatrics.
- Established and applied an effective training initiative to aid International Therapists in transitioning smoothly
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLBachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Leadership and Team Building
- Operational Efficiency
- Staff Training and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service Orientation
- Technology Proficiency
- Financial Management
- Crisis Management
- Case Management Expert
Certification
License current for PT in North Carolina
Certified Clinical Instructor APTA
Current with CPR
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Additional Information
- Pro bono work provided, to those in need, on a monthly basis
Affiliations
- Lead and developed high school girls Bible study
- Led middle school girls faith class at church for 2 years
- Committee member for Scouts of America local troop
- Instructor for Asheville Christian Academy in all grade levels
- Collaborative work for event planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Kindred at Home
05.2017 - Current
Physical Therapist
LifeCare Home Health Therapy
04.2016 - 05.2017
Cranial Remolding Specialist & Clinic Manager
Level 4
05.2014 - 06.2015
Physical Therapist
Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital
08.2011 - 05.2014
Clinical Instructor
Avant Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
License current for PT in North Carolina
Certified Clinical Instructor APTA
Current with CPR
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