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Katie Hoponick

Katie Hoponick

Frederick,MD

Summary

With a proven track record throughout 15+ years of providing Rehabilitation Services, I excel in delivering patient-centered care and reducing readmission rates. I am an expert in physical therapy and rehabilitation, and my compassionate approach and strong communication skills ensure optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, I consistently achieve high patient satisfaction and safety standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Tender Touch Rehabilitation Services
03.2024 - Current
  • Reduced patient readmission rates by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans, adapting therapy strategies as needed to ensure progress towards established goals.
  • Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics and ergonomics to prevent future injuries or setbacks in their recovery process.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
  • Managed a diverse caseload of patients, addressing chronic pain issues, neurological disorders, and orthopedic concerns.
  • Led group therapy sessions targeting specific conditions or functional limitations promoting peer support motivation among participants.

Private Contractor Physical Therapist Assistant

Metro Health & Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 03.2024

Delivered comprehensive care to patients in home health environments.

Physical Therapist Assistant Acute/Home Health

Tx: Team Frederick Health
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

HomeCare Maryland
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality, and privacy.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement, knee replacement, all orthopedic conditions, falls, trauma, neurological disease, cardiac disease, diabetes, and much much more.
  • Addressed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Actively involved in Plan of Care communication with Supervisor, and continuous mid point and discharge planning.
  • Assisted All Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in Skilled, Outpatient, Homecare setting.
  • Resolved clinical barriers, improved operations and provided exceptional patient support.

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

LHC Homecall
06.2014 - 07.2018
  • Assisted Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in a home bound setting.
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after falls, illness, orthopedic surgery, neurological and balance disorders, cancer, cardiac and respiratory illness, and various disabilities requiring skilled therapeutic need.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in a timely manner to ensure that they received quality care.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Thorough and timely with documentation and constant communication with clinical team and Supervising Physical Therapist.

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Montgomery Village Health Care Center
06.2011 - 06.2014
  • Provided Skilled therapeutic interventions in the Skilled Nursing Facility.
  • Direct and constant communication with Nursing, Physical Therapist, and all care team entities.
  • Provide Physical Therapy for mulitide of health conditions, such as traumatic falls, orthopedic surgery, cardiac and respiratory disorders, cancer, diabetic deficits, neurological and balance disorders, dementia, and failure to thrive conditions.
  • Provide timely and thorough documentation and billing proceedures as required.

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Professional Healthcare Resources
03.2010 - 07.2011
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
  • Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients.
  • Fostered strong relationships with patients, providing emotional support during challenging moments throughout the rehabilitation process.

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Germantown Physical Therapy
09.2008 - 03.2010
  • Provide outpatient physical therapy services concerning a multitude of orthopedic, surgical, neurological, balance, geriatric, and pain based disorders.
  • Complete required documentation and billing in timely and proficient manner as required.

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2008
  • Provided inpatient and outpatient services to patients with Spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic surgery, neurological and balance disorders, traumatic accident, pain disorders, and a multitude of physical dysfunction.
  • Performed documentation, billing, and constant communication with full care team in timely and thorough manner as required.

Education

Medical Billing And Coding Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding Specialization

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
01.2026

Certified Professional Healthcare Management - Healthcare

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08.2023

Associates Of Allied Health/PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant

Montgomery College
Silver Spring, MD
2006

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance - Dance

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY
05.2000

Skills

Physical Therapy

  • Patient Care
  • Scheduling
  • Rehabilitation
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Patient Safety
  • Strengthening
  • Orthopedics
  • Organization and Time management
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Compassion
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Computer skills
  • Patient service
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Home Health Care Expertise
  • Heart Failure
  • Good Communication Skills
  • EMR Systems
  • Operational Standards
  • Joint Conditions
  • Orthopedic Disorders
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Patient Massage
  • Safety Protocols
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Therapeutic Facilitation
  • Educate Caregivers
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Basic Life Support
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Patient Care and Physical Therapy
  • Quality Improvement Activities

Additional Information

Reference:

Angel Moe PT

240-424-4665


Alton Smith PTA

301-366-7559


Stephen Smith PTA

301-525-2576



All Maryland PTA licensure up to date

BLS Certified

Clinical Instructor

Timeline

Senior Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Tender Touch Rehabilitation Services
03.2024 - Current

Private Contractor Physical Therapist Assistant

Metro Health & Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 03.2024

Physical Therapist Assistant Acute/Home Health

Tx: Team Frederick Health
08.2021 - 08.2023

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

HomeCare Maryland
07.2018 - 08.2021

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

LHC Homecall
06.2014 - 07.2018

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Montgomery Village Health Care Center
06.2011 - 06.2014

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Professional Healthcare Resources
03.2010 - 07.2011

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Germantown Physical Therapy
09.2008 - 03.2010

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2008

Medical Billing And Coding Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding Specialization

Purdue University

Certified Professional Healthcare Management - Healthcare

Liberty University

Associates Of Allied Health/PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant

Montgomery College

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance - Dance

Marymount Manhattan College
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