Jorge Cornejo
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist with a robust background in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, leveraging bilingual communication skills to enhance patient outcomes. At Self Employed, significantly increased clinic revenue through high patient retention and satisfaction. Excelled in creating personalized treatment plans and improving mobility, demonstrating exceptional clinical reasoning and patient care. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Self Employed
01.2010 - Current
- Evaluation: Variety of cases, orthopedic, neuro, vascular/ amputations, post-spinal surgery, etc
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- follow -up treatment.
- manage Physical therapist assistance case load/ treatments.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- 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.
- Improved patient adherence to home exercise programs by developing clear, easy-to-follow instructional materials.
- Increased clinic revenue by consistently maintaining high level of patient retention and satisfaction.
- Elevated patient care standards by actively participating in continuing education courses and implementing learned techniques into practice.
- Communication with referring agencies and doctors.
- Discharge planning
- Used ERMs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Chile
Chile1985
Skills
Home Exercise Programs
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Clinical reasoning
outpatient Physical therapy
Geriatric Therapy
Home health care expertise
Bilingual in english/ spanish
Therapeutic exercises
Exercise planning
Functional Mobility
Treatment Planning
Neurological Rehabilitation
triathlete, cyclist
i like outdoors and competitive sports particularly cycling and triathlons. I have completed multiple Olympic distance triathlons, 3 Ironman. multiple century rides ( cycling).
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Self Employed
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Chile