Kathy Acheson
Findlay,OH
Summary
Compassionate and collaborative physical therapist with over 18 years of experience in acute, outpatient, industrial, and skilled nursing environments. Proven ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds. Recent focus on skilled nursing has enhanced skills in patient care, particularly for individuals in fragile states, facilitating their journey towards improved mobility and quality of life.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Physical Therapist
Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center
Findlay, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluate and assess patients in the acute setting to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Examine patients to assess functional limitations and develop a treatment plan.
- Communicate and collaborate with other members of the rehabilitation department and hospital staff in regard to patient plans of care.
- Provide education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, precautions, and safety procedures.
- Fit and instruct patients and caregivers in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
Physical Therapist
Concept Rehab
Bryan, OH
12.2022 - Current
- Examine patients in skilled nursing and assisted living settings to assess functional limitations and develop a treatment plan.
- Monitor patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Instruct patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as ambulation and transfers.
- Provide education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy plan of care and progress.
PRN Physical Therapist
Synchrony Health Services
Findlay, OH
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluate and assess patients in skilled nursing and assisted living settings to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Facilitate ADLs and assist patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Prescribe and demonstrate home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
- Plan for discharges and communicate findings and progress in detailed reports.
Physical Therapist
Blanchard Valley Health System
Findlay, OH
11.2010 - 03.2022
- On-site physical therapist at Whirlpool Corporation for employees with work related and non-work related conditions.
- Autonomously evaluated and assessed patients, and carried out all individualized treatment plans on a one-on-one basis.
- Managed all documentation, clerical duties, and maintained cleanliness of the clinic.
- Routinely performed a variety of physical therapy interventions including therapeutic exercise, traditional modalities, manual therapy, dry needling, work conditioning, job assessments and functional capacity evaluations.
- Collaborated with practitioners and recommended modifications to treatment plans as needed.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve patient outcome.
- Performed evaluations and carried out treatment for a wide range of diagnoses and post-operative patients in the acute/hospital setting during weekend rotations and vacation/sick coverage.
Physical Therapist
Promedica Total Rehab
Fostoria, OH
11.2007 - 11.2010
- Performed evaluations and collaborated with PTAs, OTs, and SLPs to carry out treatment plans in an outpatient setting.
- Worked with a diverse population and age range from pediatric to geriatric patients with various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diagnoses.
- Gained experience in evaluating and carrying out treatment for upper extremity and hand therapy patients including custom splinting techniques.
- Provided coverage and carried out physical therapy duties for weekend rotations in the acute and skilled nursing facility affiliated with the health system.
- Provided home health physical therapy evaluations and treatment plans outside of regularly scheduled outpatient hours.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Toledo Medical Center
12-2006
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science
Bowling Green State University
05-2003
High School Diploma -
Findlay High School
06-1999
Skills
- NetHealth and MatrixCare systems
- Patient-focused therapy
- Empathy and patience
- Strong work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Geriatric care expertise
- Acute rehabilitation experience
- Outpatient therapy expertise
- Orthopedic rehabilitation skills
- Manual therapy techniques
Certification
- CPR and BLS Certified
- Master Dry Needling Certification
- IIN Certified Health Coach
References
Tracey Seppi, PT, MPT, CBIS
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Supervisior
- 419.423.5516
- tseppi@bvhealthsystem.org
Craig Hughes AT., ATC
- Operations Manager Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
- 419.425.3191
- chughes@bvhealthsystem.org
Christina Peterman, Physical Therapist
- Bridge Home Health and Hospice
- 419.306.5778
Timeline
PRN Physical Therapist
Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center
01.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Concept Rehab
12.2022 - Current
PRN Physical Therapist
Synchrony Health Services
09.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Blanchard Valley Health System
11.2010 - 03.2022
Physical Therapist
Promedica Total Rehab
11.2007 - 11.2010
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Toledo Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Applied Health Science
Bowling Green State University
High School Diploma -
Findlay High School