Jill Evans
Hayesville,NC
Summary
- Focused Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Mountain Home Health
07.2014 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Mentored new physical therapists, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Used ERMs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.
Physical Therapist
PARC Rehab
09.2008 - 07.2014
- Worked in outpatient rehab setting with all age populations from infants to elderly evaluating patients with multiple areas of medical involvements and writing/ setting a plan of care.
- Performed supervisory visits for PTA's, mentored new PT's and student PT's as well as managed PT technicians/aides.
- Completed documentation as required by insurance and JCAHO standards.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05.2003
Skills
- Home Exercise Programs
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Balance training
- Clinical reasoning
- Patient Relations
- Therapeutic exercises
- Functional Mobility
- Treatment Planning
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient Assessment
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Home health care expertise
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff education and training
- Physical examination
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Pediatrics knowledge
- Progress Documentation
- Goal Setting
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Mountain Home Health
07.2014 - Current
Physical Therapist
PARC Rehab
09.2008 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of North Georgia
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