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Jessica Scheer

Omaha,NE

Summary

Collaborative and compassionate professional driven to help people improve movement and manage pain after injuries, illnesses or surgeries. Listens carefully to patients, observes movements and develops individualized treatment plans. Establishes clear goals and outcomes and encourages and challenges patients to attain expected progress.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Interviewer

PRC
Omaha, NE
11.2016 - Current
  • Conducted in-depth telephone interviews with potential survey participants, ensuring that all questions were answered accurately and completely.
  • Maintained a professional attitude while conducting surveys in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Utilized effective questioning techniques to ensure accuracy of responses and maximize response rate.
  • Managed time effectively by completing assigned tasks within specified deadlines.
  • Encouraged customers who had difficulty understanding questions to provide accurate responses.

Companion Caregiver

A Place At Home
Omaha, NE
04.2012 - 08.2018
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social engagements.
  • Assisted with mobility issues by providing assistance with walking or transferring from one place to another.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.

Physical Therapist

Physmed, Inc. Homehealth Care
Omaha, NE
06.2010 - 09.2011
  • Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
  • Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
  • Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
  • Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
  • Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.

Physical Therapist

Visiting Nurses Association
Omaha, NE
01.2006 - 03.2010
  • Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
  • Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
  • Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
  • Developed home programs for patients to continue their rehabilitation at home.

Physical Therapist

Speech Therapy Specialist
Omaha, NE
09.2005 - 12.2005
  • Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
  • Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
  • Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
  • Supervised physical therapist assistants and aides, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and high-quality patient care.
  • Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.

Physical Therapist

Enduracare Therapy Management
Omaha, NE
04.2005 - 09.2005
  • Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
  • Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
  • Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
  • Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
  • Supervised physical therapist assistants and aides, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and high-quality patient care.

Physical Therapist

Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center
Omaha, NE
06.2003 - 03.2005
  • Led aquatic therapy sessions, designing water-based exercises to leverage buoyancy and resistance for therapeutic benefit.
  • Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
  • Supervised physical therapist assistants and aides, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and high-quality patient care.
  • Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
  • Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.

Education

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
05-2003

Skills

  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Geriatrics experience
  • Home health care expertise
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Empathetic and patient
  • Outpatient therapy background

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interviewer

PRC
11.2016 - Current

Companion Caregiver

A Place At Home
04.2012 - 08.2018

Physical Therapist

Physmed, Inc. Homehealth Care
06.2010 - 09.2011

Physical Therapist

Visiting Nurses Association
01.2006 - 03.2010

Physical Therapist

Speech Therapy Specialist
09.2005 - 12.2005

Physical Therapist

Enduracare Therapy Management
04.2005 - 09.2005

Physical Therapist

Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center
06.2003 - 03.2005

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Nebraska Medical Center
Jessica Scheer