Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key Responsibilities and Achievements
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Katie Joyce

Austin,TX

Summary

Experienced and results-driven Physical Therapist with 25+ years of experience in clinical leadership, rehabilitation management, and patient-centered care. Proven success improving patient outcomes, leading quality and compliance initiatives, and building high-performing interdisciplinary teams. Extensive experience in OASIS accuracy, education and clinical training.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapy Preceptor

Halcyon Home
Austin, TX
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Director of Rehabilitation

Halcyon Home
Austin, TX
06.2021 - 10.2024

Regional Director of Rehabilitation

Choice Homecare
Austin, TX
10.2020 - 06.2021

Director of Rehab / Alternate Administrator

Home Therapy of Austin
Austin, TX
04.2010 - 10.2020

Lead Physical Therapist

Austin HealthWorks
Austin, TX
08.2008 - 04.2010

Education

Master of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
05-1997

Master of Arts - Exercise Science

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE
08-1994

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education

Loras College
Dubuque, IA
05-1990

Skills

  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Clinical Leadership & Team Development
  • Staff Onboarding, Training, Mentorship & Retention
  • OASIS Training for Accuracy, Reimbursement & Outcomes Optimization
  • Home Health Compliance & Documentation Accuracy
  • Utilization Review & Outcomes Management
  • EMR Systems: Homecare Homebase, Kinnser/Wellsky

Key Responsibilities and Achievements

  • Provided direct patient care utilizing standardized assessment tools and evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Supervised and supported multi-disciplinary therapy teams to ensure high-quality care and compliance.
  • Served on senior management and clinical quality committees (Patient Advisory, QAPI).
  • Developed tools to improve care coordination, communication, and compliance.
  • Led clinician training programs for documentation accuracy and outcome improvement.
  • Directed staff recruitment, onboarding, and continuing education initiatives.
  • Conducted quality assurance, and utilization review activities.
  • Provided training on EMR systems including Kinnser/Wellsky and Homecare Homebase.

Accomplishments

  • HomeCare Elite Top 100 Agency (2017, 2015, 2012)
  • HomeCare Elite Top 500 Agency (2019, 2018, 2016)
  • HomeCare Elite Top Agency (2014, 2013, 2011)
  • APTA Home Health Section Task Force Member
  • Star Performance Award Winner
  • Employee of the Month

Certification

  • Texas Physical Therapy License
  • CPR Certification
  • Proficient in OASIS, Homecare Homebase & Kinnser/Wellsky EMR

Timeline

Therapy Preceptor

Halcyon Home
10.2024 - Current

Assistant Director of Rehabilitation

Halcyon Home
06.2021 - 10.2024

Regional Director of Rehabilitation

Choice Homecare
10.2020 - 06.2021

Director of Rehab / Alternate Administrator

Home Therapy of Austin
04.2010 - 10.2020

Lead Physical Therapist

Austin HealthWorks
08.2008 - 04.2010

Master of Arts - Exercise Science

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education

Loras College

Master of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

St. Ambrose University