Kelly Wilkins
Polk City,IA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in physical therapy and office administration. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective team collaboration, driving improvements in patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator
515 Exteriors
West Des Moines, IA
06.2023 - 04.2026
- Managed office correspondence and ensured timely communication within the team.
- Coordinated scheduling for team meetings and client appointments effectively.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently each month.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve discrepancies in billing and payments promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline bookkeeping procedures effectively.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
- Maintained organized filing systems for documents and project records.
Physical Therapist
Mercy Home Care And Hospice
Des Moines, IA
12.2012 - 01.2025
- Evaluated patient conditions and developed personalized rehabilitation plans to maximize patient recovery and ensure progress towards goals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and treatment methodologies.
- Documented patient progress and adjusted treatment protocols to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
- Provided gait training and assisted with the use of assistive devices to improve mobility and independence.
- Administered manual therapy techniques to reduce pain and improve mobility.
- Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and home exercise programs to promote long-term health.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians to enhance patient care strategies.
- Supervised physical therapist assistants and aides to ensure compliance with treatment plans and maintain quality of care.
- Coordinated discharge planning and facilitated referrals to healthcare professionals and community resources for comprehensive patient support.
Physical Therapist
Accelerated Rehab Physical Therapy
Norwalk, IA
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Conducted patient evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatments to achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
- Applied therapeutic modalities to accelerate patient recovery and improve mobility.
- Provided therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, posture and range of motion.
- Performed manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization and manipulation to reduce pain and restore function.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient care plans and interventions.
- Supervised Physical Therapist Assistants during treatment sessions.
- Documented treatment sessions and outcomes in electronic health records accurately.
- Created community outreach programs to engage the public and promote physical wellness.
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Des Moines University
Des Moines05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2006
Skills
Accounts payable processing
- Client invoicing management
- Accounting software
- Documentation management
- Detail-oriented documentation
- Patient assessment
- Rehabilitation planning
- Therapeutic exercise
- Manual therapy
- Team collaboration
- Case management
- Customer support
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Data entry
Affiliations
- Volunteer youth club volleyball coach
- Volunteer at local elementary school
Timeline
Office Administrator
515 Exteriors
06.2023 - 04.2026
Physical Therapist
Mercy Home Care And Hospice
12.2012 - 01.2025
Physical Therapist
Accelerated Rehab Physical Therapy
05.2010 - 12.2012
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Des Moines University
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
University of Iowa