Compassionate and Attentive Physical Therapist with expertise in trauma rehabilitation at a Level One Trauma Center. Proven success in enhancing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and community outreach. Skilled in gait analysis and clinical documentation, while passionately precepting students and delivering impactful presentations on fall prevention strategies. Committed to advancing patient care and education.
Hi, I’m
Kelly Glymph
Physical Therapist
Nashville,TN
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
TriStar Skyline Medical CenterNashville, TN
Physical Therapist
06.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Specialized in traumatic brain injury within Trauma Intensive Care Unit.
- Trained in Burn ICU, Neurovascular ICU, and Medical ICU.
- Precepted incoming employees on safety protocols and early mobility practices.
- Participated in Trauma Rounding to enhance patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Developed bi-annual mobility day with Trauma Director to promote community health.
- Coordinated free gait and balance assessments with Tennessee State University Physical and Occupational Therapy Students.
- Precepted Nurse Practitioner Students, introducing them to therapy roles and educational resources.
- Delivered a presentation on fall prevention at 2024 HCA Trauma Summit with CEU for over 500 attendees.
- Serves on DECON Disaster Relief Team
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and HealingNashville, TN
Physical Therapist
11.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Provided treatment for diverse patient diagnoses, including dementia and orthopedic conditions.
- Managed care for ventilator-dependent patients on specialized floors.
- Delivered support to both short-term and long-term care patients at facility.
Select Specialty Hospital (LTAC)Nashville, TN
Physical Therapist
09.2018 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Treated critically ill patients with complex and common pathologies.
- Managed caseload of ventilator-dependent patients and those undergoing weaning processes.
- Contract position through Supplemental Healthcare prior to transitioning to permanent non-travel role.
Education
Tennessee State UniveristyNashville, TN
Doctorate from Physical Therapy
05-2018
University Overview
Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN
Bachelor’s from Health Science; Physical Science
05-2013
University Overview
Skills
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Patient education
- Manual therapy
- Prosthetic training
- Staff education and training
- Trauma rehabilitation
- Fall prevention strategies
- Gait analysis
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Community outreach
- Clinical presentations
- Student training
- Meditech proficiency
Publications
Publications
- Progeria: How much information do we know?, 04/01/17, Experimental Biology 2017 POSTER PRESENTATION, 4138, FASEBJ Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Volume 31 No. Supplement April 2017, http://www.fasebj.org/content/31/1_Supplement/1058.3.abstract?sid=92a2d32e-3830-46fa-bc00-e4a5d277ad7a
- Dengue Fever: the next global killer, 02/26/18, 3rd World Congress on Public Health and Nutrition, FASEBJ Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Volume 32 No. 1 Supplement April 2018, https://www.fasebj.org/doi/10.1096/fasebj.2018.32.1_supplement.819.17
- Use of Clinical test clusters versus advanced imaging studies in the management of patients with a suspected slap tear, National Library of Medicine. National Center for Biotechnology Information, 06/01/19, International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 3, 345-352, 31681493, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31681493/
- Knowledge, attitudes and practices on the use of energy drinks among division 1 athletes, FASEBJ Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Volume 33 No. Supplement April 2019, https://www.fasebj.org/doi/10.1096/fasebj.2019.33.1_supplement.839.1
Affiliations
Affiliations
- HCA Trauma Summit 2024 Presenter
- Tri-Star Skyline Bi-Annual Mobility Day
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Trauma Impact Award 2024
- Tri Star Skyline Unlock Possibilities Award 2022
- DEI CO-Chair
Certification
- Dry Needling
- Brain Injury Specialist
- BLS
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Physical Therapist
TriStar Skyline Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Physical Therapist
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
11.2018 - 05.2019
Physical Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital (LTAC)
09.2018 - 11.2018
Tennessee State Univeristy
Doctorate from Physical Therapy
Tennessee State University
Bachelor’s from Health Science; Physical Science
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