Joanne R. MacNeil
Sneads Ferry
Summary
Experienced and licensed Physical Therapist with over 35 years of clinical expertise. Specialized in working with a pediatric population, ranging from newborns to school-age children with special needs, for more than 23 years. Transitioning into retirement, passion lies in sharing extensive knowledge and skills in working with newborns, infants, and toddlers through parent education. Aims to provide valuable guidance on typical infant development, tummy time techniques, preventing torticollis, and implementing structured play from birth through 18 months.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
ProStep Therapyb Services
03.2023 - 04.2025
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to continuously enhance skills as a Physical Therapist.
Physical Therapist
Professional Early Intervention Services
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Evaluation of children birth-twelve year old in an outpatient setting
- Responsible for the supervision of one Physical Therapist Assistant
- Writing of evaluations and care plans in accordance with company deadline expectations
- Service delivery as needed with parent/guardian education that is ongoing
District Wide Physical Therapist
Town of Franklin Public Schools
08.2010 - 02.2022
- Evaluation and development of individually designed treatment programs of school age children ages 3-21 in the school setting
- Responsible for the supervision of one Physical Therapist Assistant, for a shared caseload of 50+ students, across 11 schools
- Proficient in writing IEP’s including collaborative goal writing with other service providers
- Able to manage an ever changing schedule across multiple buildings
- Solid understanding of child development, infancy through high school years
- Able to work collaboratively with Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Special Educators and School Psychologists to develop programs that are transdisciplinary and meet the varied needs of students
- Worked collaboratively with Pre-K special educators on curriculum development
- Ongoing staff education as needed ensure student success and safety
- Presentation of school wide inservices as needed
- Able to work collaboratively with administrative staff to ensure student success and safety within the school environment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with administration, teachers, students, families, and outside providers in order to manage a diverse population of varying diagnoses and case types
- Able to interpret data collected as well as interpret and review documentation and evaluations from outside agencies
- Provided remote Physical Therapy lessons during the shutdown of schools due to COVID-19
- Involved in coaching a Special Olympic Swim Team at the local and state level
Physical Therapist
Town of Wrentham Public Schools
09.2002 - 08.2010
- Assessment of children’s gross motor abilities as they relate to their ability to perform within the educational setting and curriculum
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs for children in preschool to grade
- Worked collaboratively with Speech Pathologists, Teachers and Occupational Therapists to design programs that were multidisciplinary
- Able to collect performance data and interpret information for successful writing of progress notes quarterly
Physical Therapist
Criterion Valley Early Intervention
03.2006 - 06.2010
- Evaluation and treatment of children, birth to age 3, in their home environment
- Planned individually designed treatment programs for children with complex medical needs to mild needs
- Constant and ongoing parent/caregiver education
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Boston University
Boston, MA01.1989
Skills
- Expert in Infant Development Assessment
- Management of Torticollis and Developmental Progress
- Parent Engagement Strategies
- Trusted by peers
Licensure Certification
- Massachusetts Physical Therapy License, 8105, Active
- North Carolina Physical Therapy License, P21546, Active
Timeline
Physical Therapist
ProStep Therapyb Services
03.2023 - 04.2025
Physical Therapist
Professional Early Intervention Services
08.2022 - 07.2023
District Wide Physical Therapist
Town of Franklin Public Schools
08.2010 - 02.2022
Physical Therapist
Criterion Valley Early Intervention
03.2006 - 06.2010
Physical Therapist
Town of Wrentham Public Schools
09.2002 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Boston University
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Arcadia University
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