Kathleen A. Noles, PT
Bridgeton,MO
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Physical Therapy and expertise for obtaining excellent patient outcomes. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to treatment capability. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
BJC Health Systems, BarnesCare Corporate Health Services
06.1981 - Current
- Company Overview: Christian Hospital merged with Barnes/Jewish Hospital in 1994 as one entity
- Employed at Christian Hospital June 1981 through present employment with BJC Health System at BarnesCare, Corporate Health Services.
- On-site therapist travelling to area company satellite departments, 1983-1987.
- Opened CH Industrial Medicine office, December 1986 as a work hardening facility.
- In June 1987, opened the physical therapy and work conditioning portions of facility.
- PT Manager, 1987-1992 for CH Industrial Medicine that changed names to CH Occupational Medicine during that time.
- Merged with Barnes-Sutter clinic as BarnesCare in May 1994.
- Currently employed as full-time PT for split times between BarnesCare St. Peters and BarnesCare Westport location with coverage to BarnesCare Midtown location as needed.
Affiliated History: Sites Coordinator/Advisory Board Member
Continuing Education, PT/PTA Schools and Other Manager Associations
01.1987 - Current
- Clinical/Site Coordinator of Continuing Education for CH Occupational Medicine and BarnesCare PT and PTA student programs, 1987-present.
- Clinical Instructor for CH Occupational Medicine and then BarnesCare for PT/PTA program students 1987-present with 7 area therapy school programs; currently for Early Clinical Experience programs for Washington University and St. Louis University.
- Instructor for Senior Speaker Program, Maryville University with Occupational Medicine Lecture, 1987-1989 and St. Louis University, 1989.
- Lecturer for Missouri Risk Manager Association Annual Symposium, April 1988.
- Secretary and Vice-President Missouri Nurse Case Manager’s Association, (1988-1989).
- Appointed as Volunteer Clinical Faculty in the School of Allied Health Professions at St. Louis University from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002.
- Appointed to the Advisory Board for BAC/SWIC PTA Programs 2005-2008.
- Appointed to the Advisory Board for St. Louis Community College Physical Therapy Program 2005-2010.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
St. Louis University
St. Louis, MO05.1981
Skills
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring medical providers to ensure coordinated care efforts
- Optimized treatment outcomes by integrating evidence-based practices and new technologies into patient care plans
- Implemented evidence-based practices in treatment approaches, staying current with industry research and best practices
- Facilitated patient recovery with customized therapeutic exercises tailored to individual needs and limitations
- Utilized advanced manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain symptoms and improve functional abilities to facilitate successful therapy outcomes
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to continuously enhance skills as a Physical Therapist
- Promoted patient autonomy by teaching self-management techniques for current and chronic pain conditions
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention to avoid risk of re-injury
- Served as an advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system, working closely with insurance providers when necessary
- Mentored Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant students, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise
Certification
Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) Certifications for
- Basic and Advanced Fascial Movement Kinesiology Taping and Advanced Tweak Taping
- IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization) Practitioner; RockBlades Basic and Advanced
- Mobility Specialist
- Movement Specialist – Conscious Movement Assessment
- Movement Specialist Advanced – SubConscious Movement Assessment
- Tactical Athlete Medic Certification (TAMC)
IASTM Practitioner Certification: Combining Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Movement to Improve Function and Performance
BLS/CPR for Health Care Professionals, American Heart Association
Continuing Education Profile
- Extensive continuing education for Integrative Manual therapy for the spine and extremities including muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, strain/counterstrain, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTAM) and other manual therapy techniques for the lymphatic system.
- Additional continuing education includes a multitude of orthopedic seminars for the shoulder, neck, spine and extremities including spine and extremity joint mobilization and motion with movement.
- Other continuing education includes executive function skills, nutrition strategies with therapy, lymphedema treatment, fall risk essentials, pharmacology for therapy needs, sports and industrial medicine rehab, APPI pilates for Rehab, vestibular evaluation and rehab and post-concussion evaluation, interventions and rehab strategies.
Timeline
Affiliated History: Sites Coordinator/Advisory Board Member
Continuing Education, PT/PTA Schools and Other Manager Associations
01.1987 - Current
Physical Therapist
BJC Health Systems, BarnesCare Corporate Health Services
06.1981 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
St. Louis University
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