Jerry Agrapidis
Katy
Summary
Motivated Physical Therapist with almost 21 years of experience and proven history of keeping patient committed to treatment plans both in and out of therapy sessions. Highly sensitive to patients' needs and comfort. Knowledgeable in manual and orthopedic therapies and exercises.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and enhance clinical expertise in various specialty areas.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Developed customized home exercise programs for patients to promote self-management of symptoms and maintain progress after discharge from therapy services.
- Reduced patient pain levels through manual therapy techniques, electrotherapy modalities, and targeted exercise programs.
Center Manager/Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
04.2006 - Current
- Performed full case load of evaluations and treatments as well as being responsible for management of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, physical therapy assistants and front office personnel of two clinics.
- Conduct day-to-day business management of clinic. Ensured that both clinics are Medicare compliant and have passed three audits.
- Educated occupational therapists on manual therapy of the upper quadrant.
- Presenter for Work Strategies CEU courses for case managers.
- CI for multiple students around the country.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
Resource Development Coordinator
IAR - Institute Of Athlete Regeneration
01.2013 - 05.2015
- One of the four initial instructors in the fellowship program helping to teach all areas of advanced orthopedics, manual skills, and exercise therapy.
- Responsible for helping establish the site and facilitating the development of the contract to use the site for teaching the program.
- Integral part of getting the program accredited by the APTA. Also instrumental in recruiting the appropriate students for the program.
- Developed four different on-line courses for the program.
Physical Therapist/Center Manager
Healthsouth
03.2005 - 12.2005
- Performed all evaluations and all treatments for all cases.
- Responsible for management of front office personnel.
- Conduct day-to-day business management of clinic.
Physical Therapist
Healthsouth
04.2004 - 02.2005
- Performed evaluations and treatment for all orthopedic cases.
- After 1 month of being a new grad I was the only PT and responsible for the continued function of the clinic and directing PTA and front office staff.
Work Conditioning Coordinator/PT Tech
Gulf Coast Orthopedic And Spine
08.1999 - 03.2001
- Carried out therapeutic exercises prescribed by physical therapists.
- Designed exercises specific to each patient for work conditioning program.
Education
MPT - Physical Therapy
The University of Texas Medical Branch
11 2003
FAAOMPT - Orthopedic And Manual PT
The Manual Therapy Institute
11 2013
Masters of Physical Education - Exercise Science
The University of Houston
4 2001
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Houston
7 1994
Skills
- Fellowship Trained
- Manager for 15 years
- CPR training
- Team training and supervision
Affiliations
- Completed Fellowship in Manual Therapy through the Manual Therapy Institute in 2013. FAAOMPT 2013.
- OCS certified by APTA 2007-2017
- Awarded Clinical Excellence Award November 2003
- Warm Springs Rehabilitation Cornerstone Scholarship November 2003
- Dean’s List 2001-2003
- CPR certified
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Resource Development Coordinator
IAR - Institute Of Athlete Regeneration
01.2013 - 05.2015
Center Manager/Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
04.2006 - Current
Physical Therapist/Center Manager
Healthsouth
03.2005 - 12.2005
Physical Therapist
Healthsouth
04.2004 - 02.2005
Work Conditioning Coordinator/PT Tech
Gulf Coast Orthopedic And Spine
08.1999 - 03.2001
FAAOMPT - Orthopedic And Manual PT
The Manual Therapy Institute
Masters of Physical Education - Exercise Science
The University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Houston
MPT - Physical Therapy
The University of Texas Medical Branch
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