JENNIFER PAUL, PT, DPT
Rock Hall,MD
Summary
Experienced physical therapist with expertise in clinical supervision, Medicare compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong track record in enhancing patient safety and optimizing treatment outcomes through evidence-based practices. A Doctor of Physical Therapy committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals and leveraging clinical skills and leadership experience to excel as a Director of Rehabilitation in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist, Full-Time [Lead, multi-site]
Key Health Management
01.2025 - Current
- Perform initial evaluation to establish plans of care, conduct re-assessment and discharge assessment based on patient's functional status and progress in compliance with PDPM, Medicare reimbursement and regulatory requirements utilizing NetHealth and Point Click Care documentation systems.
- Provide direct patient management utilizing evidence-based practices maintaining productivity standards
- Support day-to-day clinical operations by coordinating patient care, assisting with staffing management, and providing clinical direction to other therapists.
- Coordinate treatment plan with residents, family, and healthcare team members to enhance clinical decision-making and improve functional outcomes.
- Provide team support and student mentoring to enhance best practices and streamline workflow processes.
- SNF/LTC facilities in Caroline, Chestertown, Denton
Physical Therapist, PRN
Key Health Management
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients across a range of conditions and diagnoses.
- Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patient and caregivers.
- Incorporate evidence-based practice guidelines into daily clinical decision making process.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care for patients across all settings.
Supervisor of Out-Patient Therapy Services
Nemours Children's Health
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Responsible for local leadership and management ensuring proper staffing and patient flow, supporting family centered care, general service operations and customer satisfaction.
- Identify opportunities to improve services, make recommendations and implement actions as appropriate and consistent with the organization goals and assure programs adherence to all regulatory requirements.
- In conjunction with the Director of Operations, monitors staff clinical performance and productivity and facilitates implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Provide evaluation and treatment to pediatric patients within the guidelines designated by department and hospital policy and procedures.
- Out-Patient Satellite Clinic, Bear, DE
Director of Rehabilitation
Key Health Management
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Responsible for overall supervision, coordination, and administration of department activities, and implementation of facility policy and procedures, in compliance with Medicare, state, and federal reimbursement regulations.
- Recruit and supervise rehab staff and provides staff orientation, on-going competency and training on best practices in rehabilitation techniques and patient management strategies.
- Assist in the case management/tracking of Medicare A cases under PDPM and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and review patient care plans for appropriate recommendations and follow-up to ensure adequate process flow and program implementation.
- Oversee compliance with survey and regulatory standards, including maintenance and completion of departmental records and documentation, and reimbursement management, ensuring safety and quality of care in rehabilitation practices.
- Provide direct patient treatment and guide interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered rehabilitation programs through evidence-based approach.
- Analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive operational efficiency in rehabilitation services.
- Collaborate with administrative teams and coordinate rehab admissions to optimize scheduling, caseload distribution, and resource allocation for therapy services.
- Chestertown Nursing and Rehab, Chestertown, MD
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-time
Center for Advanced Orthopedics, Chestertown Division
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Evaluate physician referrals and perform comprehensive evaluation of the patient's physical condition and symptoms, and establish treatment plan incorporating evidence-based, patient-specific program guidelines and protocol.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs and educate patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Design customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-time
UMMS Shore Regional Health
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Develop an effective physical therapy treatment plan and establish plan of care and goals with the patient, their family/caregiver, the patient's physician, and health care team and modify as needed.
- Review referrals, collect background data, utilize evaluation tools, and evaluate patients on a regular basis, considering patients' needs consistent with home care protocols.
- Implement and document plans of care for patients with routine to complex problems to facilitate continuity of care including discharge planning and referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Participate in regularly scheduled case conferences and meetings; on committees to assist the department and agency in community outreach efforts.
- Enrich personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.
- Chester River Home Care, Chestertown, MD
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-Time
Ultimate Therapy Services
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Perform evaluation and determine appropriate treatment based on results of assessment
- Provide treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures, and productivity requirements
- Provide supervision of PTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to provide coordinated care for optimal patient outcomes.
- Promote team efficiency by assisting colleagues with challenging cases or workload fluctuations as needed.
- Coordinate treatment plan with inter-disciplinary team, residents, and their family.
- SNF, Chestertown, MD
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-Time
Tender Touch Rehabilitation Services
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Perform evaluation and determine appropriate treatment based on results of assessment
- Provide treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures, and productivity requirements
- Provide supervision of PTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to provide coordinated care for optimal patient outcomes.
- Promote team efficiency by assisting colleagues with challenging cases or workload fluctuations as needed.
- Coordinate treatment plan with inter-disciplinary team, residents, and their family.
- SNF, Chestertown, MD
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-time
Bon Secours Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Interpret PT referrals, perform initial evaluation, and assign diagnoses for physical therapy services and provide therapy services in acute, critical care, behavioral, emergency, in-patient and out-patient services.
- Participate in the inter-disciplinary rounds to collaborate plans of care and discharge with residents and their family, physicians, social workers/case management, and other team members.
- Facilitated successful discharges by coordinating post-therapy resources such as durable medical equipment or outpatient referrals for continued care.
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-time
RehabCare
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Conduct specialized resident evaluation as indicated for treatment planning and implementation of skilled PT services and coordinate treatment plan with residents, family, and healthcare team members.
- Document results of resident initial assessment, follow-up treatment, and termination of services.
- Direct and supervise PTAs in the implementation of care plans.
- Frederick Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation, Catonsville, MD
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Shenandoah University
Associate in Applied Science - Health Information Management
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Southeast Asian College
Skills
- Team/Case Management
- Clinical expertise
- Patient Safety
- Medicare Compliance
- Clinical Supervision
- Performance Monitoring
Affiliations
- Clinical Instructor, 2024-present
- University of Pittsburgh – Doctor of Physical Therapy (Student) Clinical Experience Program
Certification
- Physical Therapist, State of Tennessee #14849
- Physical Therapist, State of Maryland #24733
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor, Level 1
- BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers
LANGUAGES
Filipino | Bilingual
English | Bilingual
Spanish | Conversational
AWARDS
Wood Badge, Scouts BSA
Timeline
Physical Therapist, Full-Time [Lead, multi-site]
Key Health Management
01.2025 - Current
Physical Therapist, PRN
Key Health Management
08.2024 - 12.2024
Supervisor of Out-Patient Therapy Services
Nemours Children's Health
07.2024 - 10.2024
Director of Rehabilitation
Key Health Management
12.2022 - 07.2024
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-time
Center for Advanced Orthopedics, Chestertown Division
01.2022 - 11.2022
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-time
UMMS Shore Regional Health
09.2017 - 12.2021
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-Time
Ultimate Therapy Services
07.2017 - 09.2017
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-Time
Tender Touch Rehabilitation Services
08.2016 - 07.2017
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-time
Bon Secours Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2016
Staff Physical Therapist, Full-time
RehabCare
06.2014 - 02.2016
Associate in Applied Science - Health Information Management
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Southeast Asian College
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Shenandoah University