JOANNA KATHRINA PACA
1150 Pelham Parkway South, Apt. 6E, The Bronx,NY
Summary
Results-driven professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Physical Therapist position. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Prime Home Health Services
03.2024 - Current
- Covering both Geriatric and Pediatric home health cases
- Responsible for the evaluation, planning, implementation, treatment and documentation of patient status for home care patients
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Reduced recovery time for patients with sports injuries through targeted exercises and massage techniques.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication among healthcare professionals.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
Physical Therapist
Mount Sinai Acute/Subacute Rehab At Home
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Under Contessa, an Amedisys company
- Coordinate with the team at Mount Sinai Hospital System and with a partnership with Contessa, an Amedysis company.
- Provides acute and subacute level care in the patients’ home.
- Performs initial therapist assessment on new admissions.
- Completes, coordinates and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
- Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
- Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
- Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Luna Therapy
04.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments in the home.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Kins Physical Therapy
03.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments in the home.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Paradigm Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 12.2023
Physical Therapist
BronxCare Special Care Center
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist
Felipe R. Verallo Rehabilitation and Sports Center
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
Therapy Reviewer - Team Lead
Shearwater Health, Inc.
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Stays educated on all changing requirements for the health plans and processes
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
Therapy Reviewer
Shearwater Health, Inc.
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Review Home Health admission for clinical appropriateness of the continued care.
- Performs reviews telephonically using member’s medical records, discussion with the member’s physician and/or discussion with Home Health agency staff.
- Facilitate timely discharges and transfers based on individual needs and care requirements.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to innovatively manage member care to maximize outcomes.
- Responsible for authorizations to be completed within specified time frames in department policy. Proactively escalating those cases that are at risk of not being completed.
- Uses clinical judgment in authorizations that fall outside of guideline parameters.
- Responsible for accurate review and entry of authorization data into computerized database.
- Knowledgeable with current Medicare and Medicaid requirements, necessity and justification requirements.
Account Lead / Account Manager
Qavalo, Inc.
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Communicate with client through email and calls
- Create and generate daily and weekly reports
- Delegate tasks to members and set deadlines
- Oversees day-to-day operation
- Listen to team members and clients’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts
- Perform weekly spot-checks/audits of team members’ work.
- Evaluate team members’ work performance
- Report to the CEO/Account Supervisor regarding account updates
Physical Therapy Quality Assurance Specialist
Qavalo, Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Review accuracy of patients’ therapy treatment plan of care
- Audit charts for clinical oversight and compliance with US Medicare guidelines
- Identify clinical & rehabilitation problem areas and document deficiency trends
- Communicate to clients’ administrative and clinical associate staff in the correction of these deficiencies
- Manage and submit daily QA worklog report
Physical Therapist
Cebu Velez General Hospital - Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Facilitated outpatient therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
Physical Therapist
Cebu Rehab Medics, Incorporated
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
Education
Advance Geriatrics + DPT Program (2024 Summer Coho -
Evidence in Motion
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Velez College
F. Ramos, St. Cebu City, Philippines03.2015
Skills
- Therapeutic Expertise
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Neurology Understanding
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Home Health Care Expertise
- CPR Training
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Total Joint Replacements
- Standardized Test Evaluation
- Pain Management Techniques
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Electric Stimulation
- Healthcare Regulations
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Reimbursement Regulations
- Workload Delegation
- Skilled in Patient Relations
- Case Management Expertise
- Records Management
- Direct Care Staff Oversight
- Staffing Requirements
- Utilization Management
Certification
BLS Provider
Additional Information
Brandon Dziedzic, PT, DPT
PT Supervisor
Amedysis/Mount Sinai Rehab at Home Program
+1 (716) 866 5020
Jennifer Favaro, RN, BSN, LNC
Clinical Nurse Manager, Acute Care
Amedysis/Mount Sinai Rehab at Home Program
jennifer.farrell@contessahealth.com
+1 (347) 549 2260
Maryann Ocampo, PT
Physical Therapist
Amedysis/Mount Sinai Rehab at Home Program
mkmocampo@gmail.com
+1 (475) 301 8177
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Prime Home Health Services
03.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
Mount Sinai Acute/Subacute Rehab At Home
06.2023 - 02.2024
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Luna Therapy
04.2023 - Current
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Kins Physical Therapy
03.2023 - Current
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Paradigm Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 12.2023
Physical Therapist
BronxCare Special Care Center
07.2022 - 06.2023
Physical Therapist
Felipe R. Verallo Rehabilitation and Sports Center
01.2021 - 06.2022
Therapy Reviewer - Team Lead
Shearwater Health, Inc.
08.2020 - 05.2022
Therapy Reviewer
Shearwater Health, Inc.
10.2019 - 05.2022
Physical Therapist
Cebu Velez General Hospital - Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - 12.2018
Account Lead / Account Manager
Qavalo, Inc.
01.2018 - 09.2019
Physical Therapy Quality Assurance Specialist
Qavalo, Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2019
Physical Therapist
Cebu Rehab Medics, Incorporated
09.2015 - 02.2016
Advance Geriatrics + DPT Program (2024 Summer Coho -
Evidence in Motion
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Velez College
BLS Provider
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