Jenn H. Tilley, PT, DPT

Licensed physical therapist serving in a volunteer consulting role, supporting the ongoing medical care and functional well-being of community dwelling older adults through:

• Clinical Insight and Advocacy
• Interdisciplinary Communication
• Drafting and submitting Letters of Medical Necessity (LMNs) and supporting documentation
• Monitoring therapy interventions and transitions of care

• Autonomous Clinical Decision-Making: Formulated and executed complex treatment plans for medically fragile, homebound patients presenting with advanced musculoskeletal, orthopedic, balance, and neurological/vestibular deficits.
• Complex Case Management and Interdisciplinary collaboration: Stabilized high-risk clinical diagnoses independently, including acute post-surgical cases, new-onset pathologies, and severe chronic deconditioning, and coordinating DME vendors to orchestrate holistic patient rehabilitation interventions.
• Federal Regulatory Compliance and CMS Quality Assurance: Spearheaded comprehensive initial evaluations and OASIS assessments for federal homecare admissions and validated the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CSM) through objective tests and measures.

Scope of Care: Directed and performed autonomous physical therapy services and advanced physician extender duties for a community of 10,400+ TRICARE military beneficiaries in the European theater.

• Operated under Diagnostic & Prescriptive Authority through ordering and interpreting advanced diagnostic imaging—including X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, bone scans, and musculoskeletal ultrasounds—alongside targeted laboratory profiles to formulate definitive clinical diagnoses and specialized care pathways.
• Performed Clinical Intervention, Pharmacology, and Strategic Referrals: Prescribed approved analgesics and NSAIDs in strict compliance with the MTF Therapeutics Agent's Board, while independently applying advanced orthopedic interventions including customized casting, splinting, and biomechanical bracing, and referring to speciality clinics as needed.
• Medical Readiness & Force Health Protection: Evaluated, authenticated, and signed official military profiling documentation; determined Soldier job restrictions, mission readiness capabilities, and global deployment status for active-duty personnel.
• Clinical Supervision & Leadership: Directed, mentored, and evaluated the clinical workflows of Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and staff, ensuring strict adherence to evidence-based practice standards while managing departmental Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives and updated clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining a constant 100% state of audit and inspection readiness.

Key Achievements

• High-Volume Clinical Efficiency: Evaluated and treated over 647 complex patients within a tight 5-month timeline while maintaining a near-zero clinic no-show rate.
• MTF Cost Recoupment & Resource Recovery: Recouped 100% of off-post network Physical Therapy referrals, reducing the average episode of care duration by approximately three months per patient.

• Delivered primary care services for complex neuro-musculoskeletal conditions; managed acute traumatic injuries and severe strains, performed in-depth evaluations, and established differential diagnoses.
• Ordered and interpreted advanced imaging modalities alongside targeted laboratory profiles to establish definitive clinical diagnoses and tailored care pathways.
• Prescribed approved analgesics and NSAIDs adhering to MTF Therapeutics Agent's Board regulations.

Key Achievements

• Healthcare Resource Optimization: Recaptured 100% of off-post network Physical Therapy referrals.
• Clinical Capacity Expansion: Launched and managed a Lumbar Stabilization Class that rehabilitated ~100 Soldiers in 5 months

• Formally educated 4 children ranging from preschool through seventh grade.
• Delivered age-appropriate lessons across the educational spectrum including Math, Science, English, and Social Studies.
• Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles, including students with learning disabilities.
• Evaluated student progress through formal and informal assessments.
• Established a structured classroom environment to foster independence and critical thinking, and optimize educational opportunities.

• Provided rehabilitation services for pediatric patient with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy.