Patient-focused Physical Therapist with over 8 years of cumulative experience seeking flexi pool acute rehab position. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with multidisciplinary practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions. Adept in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of a team to treat wide range of medical conditions with focus in post traumatic, orthopedic, neurologic and burn populations. Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments.
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Katy Crawley
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Physical Therapist
06.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Physical Therapist
08.2012 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions including traumatic injuries, orthopedic injuries, neurologic injuries and burns
- Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities
- Established positive rapport with patients
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet established goals
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of acute PT department
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, physician assistants/nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists) to provide for continuity of patient care
- Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability
- Trained and oriented multiple new physical therapists
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers
- Used Epic software to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation
Education
Northern Virginia Community CollegeWoodbridge, VA
Associate of Science from General Studies
University Overview
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science
University Overview
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
Doctor of Physical Therapy
05.2012
University Overview
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Post-traumatic rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Burn rehabilitation
- Geriatric therapy
- Staff/student training
- Multidisciplinary team approach
- Leadership capability
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Instructed 5 students over the course of 5 years.
- Oriented multiple new Physical Therapists to our department.
- APTA credentialed Clinical Instructor 2015.
- Completed Comprehensive Burn Competency program.
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balance401k matchPaid time offHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid sick leaveTimeline
Physical Therapist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
Physical Therapist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2020
Old Dominion University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Science from General Studies
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science
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