KATHRYN GORSKE
Pinconning,MI
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with background of 25+ years experience in health care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
McLaren Bay Special Care
Bay City, MI
06.2012 - Current
- Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function, lessen pain and disability.
- Reviewed with Physical Therapist physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate the best course of treatment.
- Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.
- Worked closely with Occupational Therapist to facilitate ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase quality of life.
- Routinely used pulse lavage to improve patient wound care, physical health and comfort.
- Collected data, implemented new systems and policies that directly resulted in improved customer service, regulatory compliance and productivity.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
McLaren Bay
Bay City, MI
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, assessed progress and planned reevaluation.
- Regularly assessed effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
- Earned repeated commendations from supervisor for providing high-quality care and teamwork skills.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
Northfield, IL
03.2003 - 07.2011
- Supervised Physical Therapy Aides and managed a caseload of residents, recruited and reorganized existing staff assignment to improve productivity.
- Assisted residents with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures and strokes.
- Routinely tested muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities.
- Expertly customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual residents.
- Consulted with caregivers to implement home programs that achieved therapy goals.
- Recommended equipment and in-home modifications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
Education
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Delta College University
2003
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Delta College University
2002
High School Diploma - College Prep
Western High School
1994
Nursing Assistant
Bay Arenac Intermediate School
1993
Skills
- CPR/BLS certified
- Scheduling
- Problem resolution ability
- Successful treatment of conditions
- Strong medical ethic
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Extensive medical terminology knowledge
- Culturally competent care
- Proficient with FIM scores
- Computerized charting specialist
- Joint Express
Timeline
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
McLaren Bay
02.2017 - 02.2020
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
McLaren Bay Special Care
06.2012 - Current
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
03.2003 - 07.2011
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Delta College University
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Delta College University
High School Diploma - College Prep
Western High School
Nursing Assistant
Bay Arenac Intermediate School