Karen Neilson

• Staff Physical Therapist in ALF setting.
• Conduct clinical assessments and evaluations to determine patient needs.
• Adapt therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
• Optimize treatment outcomes by integrating evidence-based practices and new technologies into patient care plans.
• Enhance patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns
• Design customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.

• Rehab Program Manager specializing in geriatric care within several skilled nursing facilities and assisted living settings.
• Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
• Scheduled providers according to patient need to use resources efficiently.
• Oversaw multidisciplinary team meetings for improved communication among staff regarding patient goals, progress updates, and discharge planning strategies.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting thorough audits of documentation and treatment plans.
• Supported the professional growth of team members through mentoring opportunities and identifying avenues for skill enhancement.
• Provided compassionate leadership to staff, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Responsible for the efficient operational management of rehabilitation services within my delegated (+/-6) skilled nursing and assisted living facilities to meet weekly budgeted financial goals and corporate initiatives.
• Interact with corporate management and center administration to ensure optimal customer service and satisfaction with delivery of quality rehabilitation services.
• Participation in collaborative quality improvement initiatives such as center based quality review and peer mock survey teams.
• Conduct documentation audits for timeliness, clinical content and technical compliance to monitor effectiveness of clinical programs and systems.
• Assist Area Director with new facility start up and training.
• Responsible for Wellness Program development in CCRC, Assisted Living and Out Patient sites
• Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by establishing strong working relationships with medical professionals, therapists, and support staff.

• Rehab Program Manager of large 220 bed facility with SAR, LTC, Memory Impaired Unit and out patient services.
• Rehab Program Manager of multiple Assisted Living facilities.

• Staff clinician in multiple skilled nursing facilities providing comprehensive patient centered physical therapy services to geriatric clients.

Agency contracted and independent per diem physical therapy services for extended periods in acute rehab facility, skilled nursing facilities, orthopedic sports medicine clinics, home care and pediatric educational day training centers.

Staff Physical therapist in large acute care teaching institution, with rotations in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, as well as bedside medical/surgical and out patient programs,

Staff Physical Therapist in an educational setting providing comprehensive interdisciplinary interventions for multiply handicapped children ages birth to 21. Adaptive equipment fabrication. IEP development and implementation. Caregiver support and education.