Jessica Benschoter
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Attentive Physical Therapist with experience with diverse medical conditions and diagnosis. Strengths include efficiency, research-based treatment, and strong interpersonal skills for rapport building with patients. Known for developing individualized treatment plans to improve patient mobility, quality of life outcomes, and healthful future decisions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care and Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided education to families, caregivers, staff, and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments and goals.
- Assessed, based on the patient's prior level of function, their appropriate setting and needs for discharge.
Physical Therapy Intern
Alabama Neurology Associates
Homewood, AL
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted physical therapists in providing treatments to patients with a variety of diagnoses, especially those of Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, and stroke.
- Learned and utilized research based treatments including LSVT BIG and PWR to best address functional deficits.
- Created and implemented a balanced home exercise program to increase patient safety and reduce the risk of falls.
- Attended wheelchair clinics, as well as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis clinics, with neurologists to address patients' individual needs for DME.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI08-2021
Master of Science - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05-2015
Skills
- Acute and inpatient rehabilitation background
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient-centered care and goal creation
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Eager to learn and improve
Affiliations
- Airbnb host for 6 years both in our home and in separate rental homes
- Avid restaurant attender- a "foodie" so to speak
- Always willing to learn. In fact, it was the main reason I went into physical therapy.
Timeline
Acute Care and Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist
Grandview Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Physical Therapy Intern
Alabama Neurology Associates
04.2021 - 07.2021
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Andrews University
Master of Science - Psychology
Grand Valley State University