Joshua Bruinsma
Burlington,CT
Summary
To begin a career in Healthcare Administration by focusing on the dynamics of quality and performance improvement to enhance patient safety and improve outcomes for organizations and the people they serve. Passionate about Continuous Quality Improvement and eager to implement knowledge gained through Master's-level coursework. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Symbria Rehab At Hughes Health And Rehabilitation
West Hartford, CT
10.2021 - Current
- Work closely with supervising Physical Therapist, DOR, and Clinical Lead to ensure quality patient care to sub-acute and long-term residents.
- Pragmatically applied principles of MHA course work to patient care and interdisciplinary interactions
- Demonstrate respect, empathy and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide effective continuity of care and safe discharge planning.
- Apply quality improvement principles during patient care to enhance quality of treatment approach, interventions, and patient outcomes.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehab At Hughes Health And Rehabilitation
West Hartford, CT
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Maximized interdisciplinary partnerships to ensure high levels of quality and safety in patient care continuity for fluctuating caseload.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Pragmatically applied principles of MHA course work to patient care and interdisciplinary interactions.
- Conducted myself with a high degree of professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Legacy Healthcare Services - Various Buildings
Durham, NC
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided skilled physical therapy services to fluctuating caseload from building to building.
- Anticipated patient needs in changing treatment scenarios and integrated new techniques and evidence-based practice to optimize functional potential.
- Conducted myself with a high degree of professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
Durham, North Carolina
09.2017 - 03.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Rehab At Carolina Meadows
Chapel Hill, NC
06.2015 - 07.2017
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC08.2022
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Applied Exercise Science
Springfield College
Springfield, MA12.2006
Skills
- Foundational knowledge of Project Management and Process Improvement
- Skilled with management of PDSA cycles
- Entry level QI data management experience
- Ability to synthesize information between multi-disciplinary groups
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong teamwork and rapport-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Diplomacy and empathy
- In-depth understanding of emotional intelligence ability to implement this knowledge during interpersonal interactions
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Symbria Rehab At Hughes Health And Rehabilitation
10.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehab At Hughes Health And Rehabilitation
12.2020 - 09.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Legacy Healthcare Services - Various Buildings
09.2018 - 10.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
09.2017 - 03.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Rehab At Carolina Meadows
06.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
Queens University of Charlotte
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Arapahoe Community College
Bachelor of Science - Applied Exercise Science
Springfield College
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