Experienced healthcare provider with a strong background in assistive technology. Team player with good communication skills. Empathetic and practical.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired
Retired
06.2020 - 05.2024
Lead Physical Therapist/Assistive Technology Lead
Arlington ISD
06.2018 - 06.2020
Optimized communication with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of care for complex cases involving multiple health professionals.
Created a culture of continuous improvement within the practice by encouraging feedback from both students, parents and staff, leading to ongoing enhancements in service quality.
Coordinated all physical therapy staff, case loads, training and liaison to Administration.
Coordinated all Assistive Technology evaluations for the district, ordered technology and tracked technology.
Physical Therapist
Arlington ISD
08.1998 - 06.2018
Developed strong relationships with students, teachers, parents and vendors, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
Evaluated assistive devices such as wheelchairs, standers, and augmentative communication to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
Enhanced outcomes by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules.
Physical Therapist
Rehability
10.1993 - 08.1998
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.
Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist
Irving Physical Therapy
05.1989 - 10.1993
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.
Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
Physical Therapist
Mid-Cities Physical Therapy
09.1985 - 03.1989
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.
Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
Physical Therapist
Irving Community Hospital
09.1984 - 09.1985
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.