Jennifer McKee
Modesto,CA
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist with over a decade at California Rehabilitation, adept in critical thinking and fostering team development. Provided valuable team leadership, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and a supportive environment. Renowned for progressive, compassionate care and mentoring, with a proven track record in advancing patient and team outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
California Rehabilitation
01.2009 - Current
- Lead Physical Therapist for 10+ years completing annual reviews, staff competencies and mentoring new physical therapists, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
- Developed and modified plan of care, goals and recommendations on caseload with varying diagnoses and levels of complexity.
- Instructed patients and caregivers in preparation for return home. Educated patients/caregivers in various precautions and with assistive devices.
- Supervised clinical students, licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Managed complex caseload, progressing complicated traumas, neurological patients and cardiac/pulmonary patients on ventilators, ECMO, Impella 5.5, etc.
- Organized daily schedules of therapists, assistants and patients. Completed PT and PTA monthly schedules as needed.
- Collaborated with multiple other disciplines as part of an interdisciplinary team member. Performed co-evaluations and co-treatments with OTs, COTAs and SLPs.
- Attended and participated in interdisciplinary ICU rounds regularly.
- Interim Director of Rehabilitation September 2022-July 2023. Supervised PT, OT, speech staff. Attended meetings, led staff meetings and completed various other duties as necessary.
- Participated in ICU early mobility committee January 2022 to present. Assisted in developing ICU early mobility protocol.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of The Pacific
09.2008
Bachelor of Arts -
University of The Pacific
12.2005
Skills
Compassionate patient care
Critical thinking and clinical reasoning
Teamwork approach to patient care and team development
Quick Learner
Mentoring other clinicians, providing tools for success
Verbal and written communication
Certification
Certified APTA Clinical Instructor
Timeline
Physical Therapist
California Rehabilitation
01.2009 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Arts -
University of The Pacific