Jaime Goddette
Hyde Park,VT
Summary
Compassionate physical therapist with experience working with clients with a variety of diagnoses and comorbidities.
Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans to maximize patient recovery and independence.
Strengths include effective communication, patient education, and teamwork to facilitate health improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Bayada Home Health
Williston, Vermont
03.2017 - Current
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Administered therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation techniques and home exercises.
- Documented patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Managed scheduling of therapy sessions for optimal patient flow.
- Mentored junior therapists in best practices and treatment methods.
- Implemented safety protocols during therapy sessions to minimize risks.
- Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
- Maintained professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, colleagues, vendors and other members of the healthcare team.
Physical Therapist and Program Director
Rehabcare at Green Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation
Colchester, VT
05.2001 - 03.2017
- I have a true passion for working with the geriatric population.
- I worked at Green Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation full time since 2002 (I started part time in 2001).
- In 2004 I took over the position of Program Director.
- I have had many responsibilities over the years including (but not limited to): Completing comprehensive PT evaluations and reevaluations of clients with a variety of medical conditions.
- Completing daily notes and weekly progress notes.
- Instructing and overseeing therapy interventions and plan of care working closely with a PTA.
- Providing education and instruction for therapists, patients, nursing staff, family and caregivers in optimizing body mechanics, preventing falls, and promoting patient independence.
- I have also completed many home safety evaluations with patients and their families.
- As program director I have been in charge of scheduling, monitoring treatment minutes, audits of all therapy notes, educating staff members on updates in billing, documentation, and completing therapy screens to determine benefit of therapy.
- Evaluated patient mobility and functional abilities through comprehensive assessments.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on individual patient needs and goals.
- Administered therapeutic exercises to enhance strength, balance, and coordination.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure cohesive patient care and rehabilitation strategies.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention and self-management techniques.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Mentored junior therapists in best practices for effective rehabilitation techniques.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient outcomes and care plans.
Per diem Physical Therapist
Fletcher Allen Health Care/Fanny Allen Campus
Colchester, VT
05.2000 - 05.2001
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT, USA 08.1996 - 04.2000
Skills
- Completing comprehensive evaluations/plan of care
- Strong Documentation skills using IPAD/computer
- Strong communication skills with all members of the team
- Functional assessments
- Time management
- Clinical reasoning
Certification
Vermont Physical Therapy License, #040.0003358, Active
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Bayada Home Health
03.2017 - Current
Physical Therapist and Program Director
Rehabcare at Green Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation
05.2001 - 03.2017
Per diem Physical Therapist
Fletcher Allen Health Care/Fanny Allen Campus
05.2000 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Vermont
08.1996 - 04.2000