Juliann Gipson

• Developed and implemented physical therapy treatment plans to meet the needs of patients.
• Monitored patient outcomes and reported results to management team.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients.
• Performed evaluations of muscle strength, range of motion, balance, posture, coordination, gait, respiratory function, and joint mobility.
• Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as crutches or wheelchairs.
• Assisted in setting goals for rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs.
• Educated family members about home exercise programs that can be used between therapy sessions.
• Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
• Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
• Supervision of PTA's treating in dayhab programs. Each dayhab has approximately 10 - 12 active clients at any one time.

• Developed and implemented physical therapy treatment plans to meet the needs of patients.
• Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to junior physical therapists and other staff members.
• Participated in weekly meetings with physicians to discuss patient progress.
• Monitored patient outcomes and reported results to management team.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients.
• Performed evaluations of muscle strength, range of motion, balance, posture, coordination, gait, respiratory function, and joint mobility.
• Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as crutches or wheelchairs.
• Assisted in setting goals for rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs.
• Created detailed reports outlining patient progress for insurance companies or legal cases when necessary.
• Maintained accurate records of treatments provided for each patient in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Evaluated new technology related to physical therapy practice and incorporated into treatments when appropriate.
• Actively participated in continuing education courses relevant to physical therapy practices.

Developed a company with emphasis of care with challenged children in both the home and educational environments. Managed about 55 professionals. Expanded knowledge by taking many courses over the years to better address the problems facing our children in today’s society. We have also taken Hippotherapy courses and have offered this form of therapy in the past to the special needs environment. Our company offered physical, occupational and speech therapy services in the home, clinical and educational settings. We sold our company in November of 2017.

Started a business from the ground floor. Operated 3 clinical settings with emphasis on orthopedic patients and pediatric care. Job duties included:

• Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
• Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
• Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as ambulation and transfers.
• Performed manual therapy techniques, such as massage, mobilization and manipulation and soft tissue mobilization.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
• Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
• Supervised other professionals, such as PTAs.