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Overview
Work History
Education
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Kayla M. Dockendorf

Saint Cloud,MN

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills as demonstrated throughout patient caseload management and productivity quotas. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing communication barriers, with focus on creating a strong central support for collaboration and supporting organization objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Contract, Home Health

Good Samaritan Society Home Health
09.2025 - Current
  • Manage new orders for homecare within MN regulated timeframe with emphasis on order acquisition as needed.
  • Provide effective and meaningful interventions for homebound patients to achieve independence.
  • Instruct and provide insight into HomeCare HomeBase system for permanent employees due to prior experience.

Travel Contract, Acute Care

Saint Cloud Hospital
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Determine best placement for each patient upon discharge from acute care services for optimal recovery and quality of life.
  • Provide appropriate physical therapy services for each patient’s level of acuity on a day-to-day basis.
  • Provide extensive education post-operatively for surgical patients and initiate beginning of post-op skilled services.

Travel Contract, Acute Care/Extended Care/Outpatient

Haxtun Health
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • See details below; I had previously worked here as a traveler, and I was asked to return as a traveler again to cover an increase in patient admissions.

Sports Medicine, Orthopedics

Trailhead Physical Therapy
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Perform post operative assessments and dictate appropriate plan of care.
  • Evaluate general orthopedic injuries and impairments to determine accurate diagnosis.
  • Perform administrative tasks for optimal patient scheduling and ease of insurance billing.

Travel Contract, Acute Care/Extended Care/Outpatient

Haxtun Health
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assess status of admitted hospital patients to determine eligibility for physical therapy services.
  • Determine further plan of care/establish patient needs for each patient upon discharge from the hospital.
  • Evaluate and treat a variety of orthopedic and neurological disorders to optimize each individual’s quality of life.

Pediatric Home Health

Amazing Care Home Health Services
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Evaluate and treat children ages 0-21.
  • Provide all documentation regarding each patient in a timely fashion in accordance with company policy.
  • Initiate conversations and design care plans with all members of each patient’s treatment team.

Travel Contract, Outpatient Orthopedics/Regenerative Medicine

Rejuv Medical
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • See details below; I had previously worked here as a permanent/staff PT and was asked to return as a traveler to cover a maternity leave.

Travel Contract, Outpatient Orthopedics

Sanford Walker Rehab
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Provide post operative care to orthopedic patients and monitor recovery.
  • Evaluate and determine appropriate rehab strategies and progressions for each individual.
  • Reassure and encourage patients throughout their post op recovery to promote progress towards goals.

Early Intervention, Pediatrics

Holly Ridge Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Evaluate and treat children with differing abilities ages 0-3.
  • Provide parent coaching during sessions and continuous support for optimal family success.
  • Initiate conversations with Childs’ other providers to discuss plan of care and meet all the child’s needs.

Travel Contract, Outpatient Orthopedics

Hope Orthopedics
11.2019 - 12.2019
  • Establish orthopedic post op care and provide post op instructions.
  • Examine and monitor post op recovery and functional returns.
  • Delegate patients to physical therapy assistants and collaborate for optimal treatment plans.

Travel Contract, Home Health

Signature Healthcare at Home
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Establish open communication between healthcare disciplines to provide cohesive treatments.
  • Create efficient and effective care plans following Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
  • Delegate accordingly to physical therapist assistants and provide supervisory functions.

Outpatient Orthopedics/Regenerative Medicine

Rejuv Medical
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Perform patient evaluations and determine plan of care.
  • Facilitate working relationships with referring physicians.
  • Manage physical therapist assistants and communicate efficiently for optimal patient treatment.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
05.2018

Bachelors - Biological Sciences

Concordia College
Moorhead, MN
12.2014

Skills

  • Prioritization of work tasks
  • Strong work ethic and integrity
  • Organization & implementation skills
  • Efficient time management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-motivation
  • Personal adaptability
  • Interpersonal competence
  • Team player
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Detail oriented
  • Fast learner
  • Leadership skills
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved PTA staff documentation errors which led to effective staff training sessions and decreased Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance denials.
  • Collaborated with team of MD's, PA's, PT's, and nurses in the development of a specific Plan of Care for a severely complex patient resulting in optimal patient outcomes.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop a tracking system for home-health patient frequencies and duration.

Certification

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy - Licensed in the state of MN
  • Certified Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association
  • Level 1 Neuro-Developmental Treatment Certified, WA State
  • Level 1 Trigger Point Dry Needling Certified, Evidence In Motion

Interests

  • Reading; particularly fiction or non-fiction about WWII (ex The Paris Architect or The Tattooist of Auschwitz), or motivational/self-knowledge books (ex Dopamine Nation or Nonviolent Communication)
  • Biking; particularly around the lakes during the fall to see the colors
  • Hiking; I've lived in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, and I've never met a trail I didn't like
  • Baking; The Great British Bake Off is my favorite show and I've attempted to make some of the Baker's challenges
  • Travel; Local, state-side, or across the pond Adventure is everywhere

Timeline

Travel Contract, Home Health

Good Samaritan Society Home Health
09.2025 - Current

Travel Contract, Acute Care

Saint Cloud Hospital
10.2024 - 07.2025

Travel Contract, Acute Care/Extended Care/Outpatient

Haxtun Health
05.2024 - 10.2024

Sports Medicine, Orthopedics

Trailhead Physical Therapy
07.2023 - 04.2024

Travel Contract, Acute Care/Extended Care/Outpatient

Haxtun Health
01.2023 - 04.2023

Pediatric Home Health

Amazing Care Home Health Services
11.2022 - 03.2023

Travel Contract, Outpatient Orthopedics/Regenerative Medicine

Rejuv Medical
07.2022 - 10.2022

Travel Contract, Outpatient Orthopedics

Sanford Walker Rehab
02.2022 - 06.2022

Early Intervention, Pediatrics

Holly Ridge Center
01.2020 - 01.2021

Travel Contract, Outpatient Orthopedics

Hope Orthopedics
11.2019 - 12.2019

Travel Contract, Home Health

Signature Healthcare at Home
08.2019 - 11.2019

Outpatient Orthopedics/Regenerative Medicine

Rejuv Medical
06.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelors - Biological Sciences

Concordia College

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center