Kelly Chilson, DScPT, DPT, COMT
Grand Terrace,CA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced physical therapist with over 15 years of experience in outpatient, orthopedics, and vestibular rehabiltation. Proven leadership in managing clinical teams and providing patient-centered care with specialization in manual therapy, vestibular testing, and post-operative rehabilitation. Skilled in performing Functional Capacity Evaluations, vestibular diagnostics, including ENGs. Committed to advancing physical therapy through evidence-based practices and continuous professional development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Physical Therapist Lead
Arroyo Physical Therapy
08.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Private practice, specializing in vestibular rehabilitation, orthopedics, and post op rehab
- Performing vestibular testing including ENGs
- Private practice, specializing in vestibular rehabilitation, orthopedics, and post op rehab
- Performing vestibular testing including ENGs
- Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
- Contributed to clinic growth by providing excellent care, resulting in increased patient referrals from satisfied clients.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
Staff Outpatient Physical Therapist
Hancock Regional Hospital
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Full range rehabilitation hospital with specialty in orthopedics, pool therapy, vestibular rehab, and post-op rehab
- Utilized specialty in manual therapy for most of the patient population
- Also performed Functional Capacity Evaluations as needed
- Full range rehabilitation hospital with specialty in orthopedics, pool therapy, vestibular rehab, and post-op rehab
- Utilized specialty in manual therapy for most of the patient population
- Also performed Functional Capacity Evaluations as needed
Staff Outpatient Physical Therapist
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: Full range rehabilitation hospital with specialty in orthopedics, amputee rehab, and functional capacity evaluations
- Full range rehabilitation hospital with specialty in orthopedics, amputee rehab, and functional capacity evaluations
Staff Outpatient Physical Therapist
Rancho Physical Therapy
06.2009 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: Busy Outpatient physical therapy practice with emphasis on post op, orthopedics, and aquatic physical therapy
- Busy Outpatient physical therapy practice with emphasis on post op, orthopedics, and aquatic physical therapy
Staff Physical Therapist
Coastal Physical Therapy
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: Skilled Nursing and rehabilitation facility
- Performed physical therapy evaluations and discharges with emphasis on post op subacute care, wound care, and home evaluations
- Skilled Nursing and rehabilitation facility
- Performed physical therapy evaluations and discharges with emphasis on post op subacute care, wound care, and home evaluations
Education
DScPT - manual therapy
Andrews University/NAIOMT
Berrien Springs, MI01.2019
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA01.2008
Skills
- Manual Therapy
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Healthcare Regulations Compliance
- Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Direct Patient Care
Affiliations
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the California chapter
- Member of the APTA special interest groups including animal rehabilitation, orthopedics, manual therapy, and performing arts
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Outpatient Physical Therapist Lead
Arroyo Physical Therapy
08.2017 - Current
Staff Outpatient Physical Therapist
Hancock Regional Hospital
06.2012 - 08.2017
Staff Outpatient Physical Therapist
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
01.2010 - 04.2012
Staff Outpatient Physical Therapist
Rancho Physical Therapy
06.2009 - 12.2009
Staff Physical Therapist
Coastal Physical Therapy
05.2008 - 12.2009
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Loma Linda University
DScPT - manual therapy
Andrews University/NAIOMT
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