Kara Baker

• Evaluated and treated patients of widespread diagnoses/medical conditions (orthopedic, neurological, vascular, respiratory, oncology, general medicine) on multiple units (various general medical/surgical floors and their related ICUs and step-down units).
• Served as primary therapist on the orthopedic/trauma units and effectively triaged patient lists for physical therapists on those units.
• Formulated individualized care plans to provide appropriate discharge recommendations, equipment, and any necessary training for the patient or their family to ensure a safe transition to home or the next level of care.
• Participated in multidisciplinary rounds for the orthopedic/trauma units to optimize patient's plan of care, maximize their rehab potential, and improve hospital throughput.
• Provided orientation to the orthopedic/trauma units for new/rotating physical therapy staff and patient care associates.

Practicum III: Inpatient Rehabilitation

• Evaluated patients' physical abilities, developed individualized treatment plans to maximize mobility, and educated patients and their families to ensure a safe discharge home

Practicum II: Acute Care

• Evaluated and treated a wide range of patients on the general medicine, oncology, neurological, advanced care, and post-surgical floors

Practicum I: Outpatient Orthopedics

• Evaluated and treated a wide range of patients in a rural setting, including post-surgical, low back pain, TMJ, vestibular, and post-COVID deconditioning