Jennifer Thompson
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Compassionate physical therapist with extensive experience in diverse clinical settings, including acute inpatient, acute rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. Skilled in designing personalized treatment plans that emphasize patient recovery and independence. Strengths include effective communication, patient education and a collaborative approach, leading to significant improvements in patient satisfaction. Specialize in pulmonary rehabilitation for adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist III
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara , CA
02.2024 - Current
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations, developed personalized treatment plans, and closely monitored progress, adjusting approaches as needed to optimize recovery.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences, to stay current with advancements in physical therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans.
- Part of a team of clinicians in the Adult Cystic Fibrosis outpatient clinic to assess exercise capacity and the importance it has on the improvement in lung function.
Physical Therapist III
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Goleta , CA
11.2022 - Current
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Examine patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Perform manual therapy techniques, such as massage, stretching, mobilization, manipulation, and soft tissue mobilization.
- Provide guidance on appropriate lifestyle changes that support optimal health outcomes.
- Create individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
Physical Therapist
Assisted Health Care Services
Santa Barbara , CA
05.2008 - 06.2017
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations in the home and developed a treatment plan.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as ambulation and transfers.
- Provided education to families, caregivers, staff, and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments and safety procedures.
- Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
Physical Therapist II
Rehabilitation Institute at Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara , CA
06.2000 - 06.2007
- Evaluated patients to determine functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as ambulation and transfers.
- Provided education to a community stroke support group on the approaches to regain mobility and strength in order to live a normal life following a stroke.
- Specialized in evaluating and assessing patients who suffered a stroke to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
Physical Therapist
Muller & Weber Physical Therapy
Santa Barbara , CA
02.2004 - 05.2007
- Designed comprehensive treatment plans based on assessments and adjusting plan of care as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Provided general educational advice to patients about injury prevention, healthy practices, and nutrition.
- Tested, measured, and recorded data related to patient strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, and functional capacity.
- Observed patient progress over time and determined the necessity of further treatment.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA12-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara06-1993
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Chabot College
Livermore, CA06-1989
Skills
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy Techniques
- Patient and Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
- Exercise planning
- Patient-Focused Therapy
Certification
- California Physical Therapist License #22388
Specialty
- Role as a Physical Therapist with a team of clinicians providing care to Cystic Fibrosis patients in an adult outpatient clinic, specializing in pulmonary rehabilitation.
Timeline
Physical Therapist III
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist III
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Assisted Health Care Services
05.2008 - 06.2017
Physical Therapist
Muller & Weber Physical Therapy
02.2004 - 05.2007
Physical Therapist II
Rehabilitation Institute at Santa Barbara
06.2000 - 06.2007
- California Physical Therapist License #22388
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Mount Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of California Santa Barbara
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Chabot College
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