JAMIE HANCOCK, PT, DPT
Concord ,GA
Summary
My objective is to obtain a position as a physical therapist at a facility that encourages a positive atmosphere with a collaborative, evidence-based approach for patient centered care as well as continual learning and professional growth. In this type of environment, I will strive to provide high quality patient care and expand upon my current foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Wellstar Health System
01.2016 - Current
- Full-time (32-40 hours per week)
- Job duties: evaluating, planning and implementing a treatment program for patients referred by physicians as well as some direct access; assess response to therapy and progress towards goals; reviewing medical records to aid in evaluation and treatment of patients; documenting assessments and treatments; physician communication as needed for optimal patient care; provide patient care to all age groups; maintain patient confidentiality; education of patient and family members on aspects of treatment program and home management as needed; monitor and supervise PTA's providing treatment to patients; manage various types of insurance and effectively use therapy allocations from various types of insurance.
- Primarily hospital based outpatient setting.
- Previously floated to nursing home attached to hospital and worked 1 weekend per month in acute care setting at hospital.
- Primary diagnoses treated: Orthopedic conditions (joint pain and pathologies, muscle injuries, spinal pathologies, post surgical), amputees, neurological conditions (acute and chronic stroke, TBI, PD, MS, ALS, post polio, muscular dystrophy, etc,), balance impairments, pathologies and conditions related to effects of cancer or cancer treatment, vestibular dysfunction, pediatrics (mostly orthopedic conditions), general deconditioning and weakness, and simple pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Treatments performed: manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, postural training, body mechanics training, functional training, work hardening on occasion, balance training, vestibular treatments (Epley maneuver, habituation, adaptation), gait training, prosthetic/orthotic fitting and training, patient education, neuromuscular re-education, taping, biofeedback, and modalities.
Physical Therapist
Physiotherapy Associates
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Job duties: evaluating, planning and implementing a treatment program for patients referred by physicians; assess response to therapy and progress towards goals; reviewing medical records to aid in evaluation and treatment of patients; documenting assessments and treatments; physician communication as needed for optimal patient care; provide patient care to all age groups; maintain patient confidentiality; education of patient and family members on aspects of treatment program and home management as needed; monitor and supervise PTA's providing treatment to patients; manage various types of insurance and effectively use therapy allocations from various types of insurance.
- Outpatient setting.
- Primary diagnoses treated: Orthopedic conditions/impairments, spinal pathologies, post-operative rehabilitation, balance impairments, BPPV, unilateral vestibular hypofunction, and pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Treatments performed: Manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, functional training, balance training, neuromuscular re-education, PNF, vestibular adaptation and habituation exercises as well as use of modalities.
- Additionally participated in training and mentorship meetings for pelvic physical therapy and manual therapy techniques.
Student Physical Therapist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
02.2015 - 04.2015
- 12 week clinical experience in inpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Duties: evaluating, planning and implementing a treatment program for patients; assess response to therapy and progress towards goals; reviewing medical records to aid in evaluation and treatment of patients; documenting assessments and treatments; physician communication as needed for optimal patient care; participate in patient care meetings and discharge planning working with physicians, nurses, other therapy disciplines, and social workers in the hospital; maintain patient confidentiality; education of patient and family members on aspects of treatment program and home management as needed.
- Primary diagnoses treated: CVA and general/orthopedic medical conditions (fractures, joint replacements, general debility).
- Treatments performed: neuromuscular re-education, PNF, gait training, strengthening programs, functional training, balance training, and NDT.
- Additionally participated in and taught body mechanics/lifting/transfer training for hospital employees.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC2015
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Georgia
Athens, GA2012
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team work
- Leadership skills working with PTA's
- Assessing patient conditions and functional abilities
- Efficient documentation
- Proficient management and monitoring of insurance benefits/limitations/resources
- Time management
- Creating and conducting individual treatment programs
Licenses
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia. License number PT012078.
Continuing Education and Certifications
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- LSVT BIG Certification Renewal- December 2021
- Certified in Dry Needling (Cert. DN) through AAMT (DN 1- June 2018, DN 2-August 2019)
- The Basics of Sacral Mobilization- September 2016
- Treatment of the Lumbar Complex- May 2016
- Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment Level 1- November 2015
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Wellstar Health System
01.2016 - Current
Physical Therapist
Physiotherapy Associates
08.2015 - 01.2016
Student Physical Therapist
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
02.2015 - 04.2015
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Georgia