Johanna Shields

1990 - 2003 staff physical therapist rotating between inpatient rehab center and acute care. back up therapist for Neonatal Intensive Care

2003 - 2118 Physical Therapy Staff Developer

responsible for orientation, education , competencies and staff development of physical therapy staff in Forsyth Medical Center and Whitaker Rehabilitation Center. 50% patient care responsibilities that included floating between all acute teams. Responsible for covering all referrals in NICU

2018 - present

staff physical therapist

floating between units of the hospital. rotating as primary PT in NICU with 1 other therapist; Covering NICU as primary PT for 4-6 months per year and remaining months assist with covering NICU caseload 4-16 hours per week

• Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
• Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
• Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
• Observed patient safety, risk management, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Assisted in developing departmental goals and objectives, aligning clinical practices with organizational priorities for improved performance outcomes.
• Updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars, sharing insights gained with colleagues to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Mentored new physical therapist graduates in clinical techniques and best practices, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to provide coordinated care for optimal patient outcomes.
• Facilitated successful discharges by coordinating post-therapy resources such as durable medical equipment or outpatient referrals for continued care.
• Streamlined NICU documentation processes to ensure accurate and timely completion of evaluations and progress notes
• Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments with both adult and NICU populations

• Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
• Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
• Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
• Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
• Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
• Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.

• work as needed with clients in their homes; Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
• Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
• 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.
• Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
• Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
• Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.