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Work History
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Skills
Licensure And Certification
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Continuing Education
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Katherine Hovanec, DPT, PRPC

Madison,WI

Summary

Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical and interpersonal skills both with patients and multidisciplinary co-workers. Desire to take skills the administrative realm to improve healthcare and provide positive change for patients on a large scale. Strong focus in the areas of Women's Health, Pelvic Health, and Orthopedics, however interested in all aspects of the healthcare continuum.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

SSM Health Dean Medical Group
11.2015 - Current
  • Pelvic Health Team Lead as of 2022 for the Madison Market
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes, specifically those with Pelvic Health diagnoses.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and maintained an organized working environment.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes, including participating in multiple collaborative teams and projects.
  • Actively sought out ongoing professional development opportunities to continuously enhance skills as a Physical Therapist.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices in treatment approaches, staying current with industry research and best practices.

Physical Therapist

Select Medical
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Worked in a PRN role in Long-Term Acute Care and Skilled Nursing settings
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare Administration

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
05.2026

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2012

Skills

  • Proficient in Epic EHR Systems
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Strong Communication Skills

Licensure And Certification

  • Physical Therapist, 13203-24, 02/28/2025, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification, Herman and Wallace Institute, 05/2019

Affiliations

  • SSM Health Dean Medical Group Pelvic Health Collaborative – member since 2016
  • SSM Health Dean Medical Group Fish Hatchery Transformation Team – 2018

Professional Presentations

  • Poster, Predictive Factors of Anaerobic Power in Male Division I Football Athletes, West Virginia Physical Therapy Association State Conference, 05/2015
  • Speaker, SSM Health Table at Madison Women’s Expo hosted by BRAVA Magazine, 11/2018, 11/2019
  • Presenter, SSM Representative on WKOW “Midday Madison” segment, 08/2020
  • Presenter, SSM Health “New Beginnings: Support Through the 4th Trimester” postpartum support group, Recurring

Continuing Education

  • Introduction to Caring for the Pregnant Patient, Medbridge Online, 03/2016
  • Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment Level 1, Minneapolis MN, 05/2016
  • Functional Applications in Pelvic Rehabilitation Part A, Medbridge Online, 09/2016
  • Ethics for Rehabilitation Professionals, Medbridge Online, 12/2016
  • Ethics & Jurisprudence, Innovative Educational Services Online, 01/2017
  • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Terminology, Conditions, & Diagnosis, Medbridge Online, 02/2017
  • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Bowel and Bladder Function, Medbridge Online, 03/2017
  • Jones Institute Fascial Counterstrain F1: Fascial Introduction, Madison WI, 03/2017
  • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Investigative Tools, Medbridge Online, 04/2017
  • Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment Level 2A, Middletown CT, 04/2017
  • Talking About Pain: Neurophysiology Education, Madison WI, 10/2017
  • Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment Level 2B, Milwaukee WI, 05/2018
  • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Biofeedback, Medbridge Online, 07/2018
  • Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment Series Capstone, Minneapolis MN, 09/2018
  • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Psychological Considerations, Dysfunctional Voiding and Constipation, Medbridge Online, 11/2018
  • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Enuresis, Medbridge Online, 12/2018
  • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Treatment of Common Conditions, Medbridge Online, 12/2018
  • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Case Studies, Medbridge Online, 12/2018
  • Part A: Sex and Sexuality in Physical Therapy Practice, Medbridge Online, 01/2019
  • Ethics & Jurisprudence, Innovative Educational Services Online, 01/2019
  • Essential Sexual Health for Health Care Providers, Pelvic Guru, Madison WI, 07/2019
  • Sports Hernia Injury, Rehabilitation, and Prevention, Medbridge Online, 04/2020
  • Rehabilitation of the Post-Operative Breast Cancer Patient: Special Considerations, Medbridge Online, 04/2020
  • Part B: Sexuality for Pelvic Floor Practitioners, Medbridge Online, 04/2020
  • Part C: Clinical Tools for Treatment of Complex Sexual Pain Disorders – Addressing Psychosocial Factors in Treatment, Medbridge Online, 04/2020
  • The Hip: Assessment of Hip Injuries in Athletes, Medbridge Online, 04/2020
  • Rehabilitation and Prevention of Adductor Strains, Medbridge Online, 04/2020
  • Running Footwear: Shoes Impact Form, and Form Impacts Shoes, Medbridge Online, 04/2020
  • Ethics and Jurisprudence, Innovative Educational Services Online, 12/2020
  • Exercise and Cancer: Indications, Safety, and Evidence Based Treatment Interventions, Medbridge Online, 12/2020
  • Hormonal Adjuvant Therapy and its Impact on Function, Medbridge Online, 01/2021
  • Herman and Wallace Ethical Concerns for the Pelvic Health Professional, Online, 01/2023
  • Herman and Wallace Pharmacologic Considerations for the Pelvic Health Provider, Online, 01/2023
  • Chemotherapy and its Impact on Function, Medbridge Online, 01/2021
  • Treatment of Ulnar Wrist Pain, Medbridge Online, 02/2023
  • The Postpartum Athlete: Guidelines for Returning to Sport, Medbridge Online, 02/2023
  • Societal Resilience: Shifting Perspective from Me to We, Medbridge Online, 02/2023
  • Evaluation and Treatment of the Adolescent Dancer, Medbridge Online, 02/2023
  • Human Trafficking for Healthcare Professionals Michigan, Medbridge Online, 02/2023
  • Herman and Wallace Boundaries, Self-Care, and Meditation Part 1, Online, 03/2023

Timeline

Physical Therapist

SSM Health Dean Medical Group
11.2015 - Current

Physical Therapist

Select Medical
09.2015 - 06.2016

Master of Science - Healthcare Administration

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology

West Virginia University
Katherine Hovanec, DPT, PRPC