Karen Johnson
CHANHASSEN,Minnesota
Summary
Experienced physical therapy with a wide variety of pediatric experience treating infants through young adults. Efficient, yet detailed with documentation Highly skilled in evaluating a wide variety of patients, developing functional goals, providing treatments, and developing home programs. Multidisciplinary approach to treatment of children.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Children's Minnesota
Minnetonka, MN
03.2000 - Current
- Worked in specialty clinics, aquatic, inpatient, and outpatient settings
- Evaluated and treated specialty area diagnosis including chronic pain, bowel and bladder, and concussion
- Treatment of patients utilizing a Universal Exercise Unit for intensive treatment model.
- Supervised volunteers and students
- Participated in development of best practice and discipline specific goal banks
- Collaborated with occupation therapy, speech therapy, psychology, physicians, school system therapists, orthotics, and DME vendors.
- Developed home programs and instructed parents in activities for the home.
Weekly Classroom Volunteer
Chanhassen Elementary
Chanhassen, Minnesota
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Assisted with grading papers and tests when requested by teachers.
- Facilitated small group instruction in math, reading, and spelling.
- Organized classroom celebrations
Physical Therapist-Casual
Fairview Health Services
Edina, Minnesota
01.2001 - 10.2009
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
- Provided inpatient treatment on weekends and holidays
Physical Therapist
MeritCare Health System (now Sanford Health)
Fargo, ND
05.1998 - 03.2000
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Worked with inpatient and outpatient pediatrics, acute care and inpatient rehab for adults.
- Provided physical therapy evaluation in multidisciplinary specialty clinics
Education
Master of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-1996
Skills
- Interdisciplinary approach to evaluation and treatment
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Experience with wide variety of ages and diagnosis
- Collaborative with orthotics and equipment vendors
Timeline
Weekly Classroom Volunteer
Chanhassen Elementary
09.2015 - 03.2020
Physical Therapist-Casual
Fairview Health Services
01.2001 - 10.2009
Physical Therapist
Children's Minnesota
03.2000 - Current
Physical Therapist
MeritCare Health System (now Sanford Health)
05.1998 - 03.2000
Master of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Marquette University
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