Jennifer Shank
Physical Therapist
Saint Louis,Missouri
Summary
Experienced physical therapist with background in guiding therapy teams to meet strategic objectives while ensuring excellent patient care. Focused on coordinating with therapy team, Area Director and referral sources to expand caseload and exceed organizational targets.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Director; Physical Therapist
EmpowerMe Wellness
05.2026 - Current
- Led clinic operations, ensuring efficient patient flow and optimal resource allocation.
- Coordinated care with Executive Team to ensure needs of clients, families and staff were being met by therapy team.
- Oversaw Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathologist training, and weekly performance to build a high-performing team.
- Promoted a supportive work environment by fostering teamwork and open communication among staff members.
- Performed weekly review of 5 staff members hours, productivity, missed visits and billable hours.
- Optimized clinic efficiency by managing schedules, delegating tasks and prioritizing clients based upon urgency
Physical Therapist
EmpowerMe Wellness
04.2025 - Current
- Managed caseload of 60-80 physical therapy clients with close communication and coordination with physical therapy assistants.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to continuously enhance skills as a Physical Therapist.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
Physical Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation Services
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Evaluated and treated clients in assisted living facilities and in their homes.
- Managed weekly schedule and coordinated care with clients and their families.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
Physical Therapist
RehabCare/Kindred
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Established rehabilitation regimens for patients to enhance health and quality of life
- Provided direct and individualized treatment for patients with multiple diagnoses
- Performed timely reassessments with prioritization of patient outcomes
- Responsible for discharge planning with interdisciplinary team
- Educated patients and caregivers to prevent future injuries
Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Established treatment plans with focus on orthopedics and pain management
- Evaluated and treated Workman's Compensation Patients
- Performed Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Managed relationships and effective communication with case managers and referral sources
- Coordinated marketing strategies with marketing team and director
- Performed manual therapy in conjunction with exercise and education to achieve maximum recovery from injuries
Center Manager
SSM-Select Physical Therapy
04.2004 - 02.2011
- Responsible for growing new clinic, marketing and having direct communications with referring physicians
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient patient care and service delivery.
- Responsible for hiring and managing patient care coordinator and physical therapists
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation to optimize clinic productivity and patient flow.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to establish best practices in therapy protocols and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO05-1997
Skills
- Operations management
- Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment
- Extensive orthopedic experience
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Pain management
Timeline
Clinic Director; Physical Therapist
EmpowerMe Wellness
05.2026 - Current
Physical Therapist
EmpowerMe Wellness
04.2025 - Current
Physical Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation Services
11.2024 - 04.2025
Physical Therapist
RehabCare/Kindred
01.2017 - 01.2020
Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
01.2012 - 01.2016
Center Manager
SSM-Select Physical Therapy
04.2004 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis