Joe Slaton
Linden,CA
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist with 24 years of experience treating adult and geriatric patients. Polished in treating various injuries and restoring mobility. Excellent communicator with outstanding patient rapport-building skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
Focus Home Health
Stockton, CA
10.2006 - Current
- Provided physical therapy treatment to patients in accordance with their individualized plan of care.
- Instructed patients on proper exercise techniques and safety measures to prevent further injury or disability.
- Assisted patients in developing realistic short-term and long-term goals for recovery from illness or injury.
- Consulted with other healthcare professionals regarding the development of treatment plans for complex cases.
- Worked closely with families to ensure they understood how to best provide homecare services when appropriate.
- Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, blood pressure and pulse oximetry before initiating therapeutic procedures.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired staff Physical Therapists by providing guidance on best practices within the field.
Staff Physical Therapist
Xcel Physical Therapy
Jackson, CA
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Provided physical therapy treatment to patients in accordance with their individualized plan of care.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive rehabilitation programs for a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Performed assessments including musculoskeletal testing, manual muscle tests, range of motion measurements, postural evaluation, gait analysis, balance assessment and functional capacity evaluations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that meet the needs of each patient.
- Evaluated outcomes by measuring changes in functional abilities and patient satisfaction levels.
Clinic Manager
Advanced Physical Therapy & Rehab
Stockton, CA
05.1999 - 09.2005
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Managed daily operations of the clinic, including scheduling appointments and assigning staff.
- Ensured that patient care standards were met by providing training and guidance to healthcare professionals.
- Developed policies and procedures for the clinic to ensure quality service delivery.
- Monitored clinic activities, such as billing, coding, and medical records maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento05.1999
Skills
- Geriatrics Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Outpatient Therapy Background
- Treatment Planning
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Direct Patient Care
Affiliations
- Woodworker
- Own my own Turkey call company
- Hunter
- Fisherman
Accomplishments
- !5 time turkey calling champion and Grand National Gobbling champion.
- World callmaking champion
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
Focus Home Health
10.2006 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist
Xcel Physical Therapy
09.2005 - 09.2006
Clinic Manager
Advanced Physical Therapy & Rehab
05.1999 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
California State University Sacramento
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