Kelly M Townsend
Seattle,WA
Summary
Twenty six years of clinical experience, including treating patients with neurologic, orthopedic, women's health, and chronic pain diagnoses. Strong interpersonal skills, with experience communicating effectively with physicians, medical staff, and other professionals. Broad based knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pain management. Basic knowledge of interpreting clinical imaging and operating room procedures. Extensive experience educating medical staff and clinicians, as well as mentoring students and interns. Organized and independent, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Personal commitment to maximizing patient outcomes, and facilitating a return to optimal function.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
11.2001 - Current
- Provided physical therapy services in outpatient and home health environments.
Physical Therapist
Fukuji & Lum Physical Therapy
11.2001 - 08.2006
- Physical therapist in a busy outpatient practice.
- Performed evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and neurological patients in clinical and aquatic settings.
- Provided pelvic rehabilitation for patients with urinary/colo-rectal incontinence, muscular dysfunction, and pain.
- Developed sport specific rehab programs for outrigger canoe paddlers.
Clinic Supervisor
Rehab Care Group
04.2000 - 10.2001
- At Rehab of the Pacific at Nu'uanu.
- Supervised 30+ employees in a busy multi-service therapy clinic.
- Coordinated staffing, monitored patient scheduling, reviewed documentation, educated staff, coordinated billing review and denial management, and implemented utilization review, continuous quality improvement, and compliance protocols.
- Physical therapist on the pain management team. Worked with a multi-disciplinary team, including a physician, to coordinate comprehensive treatment programs for patients recovering from spinal injuries and/or surgeries.
- Observed orthopedic surgeries and in-serviced staff, to enhance post surgical rehabilitation outcomes.
Staff Physical Therapist
Island Rehab
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Performed duties, of a physical therapist, in a busy outpatient practice, with a manual therapy emphasis.
- Assessed patients, with the surgeon, during post surgical follow up visits.
Lead Physical Therapist
Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center
12.1997 - 01.1999
- Supervised physical therapy staff, coordinated patient scheduling, reviewed documentation, monitored quality of care, developed documentation protocols, in-serviced staff, and acted as liaison between the physical therapy department and other departments.
- Participated in marketing outpatient therapy services to the community.
Program Manager
Symphony Rehabilitation Services, Katherine Convalescent Hospital
06.1997 - 12.1997
- Program manager at Katherine Convalescent Hospital and Lead Physical Therapist at Salinas Rehabilitation and Care Center.
- Performed responsibilities of department head, acted as an administrative liaison, marketed therapy services to community physicians, and provided patient care in SNF settings.
Staff Therapist, Theracare Rehab/Sundance Rehab
Oceanview Rehabilitation And Care Center
06.1996 - 06.1997
Staff Physical Therapist
Beverly Rehabilitation Center
12.1995 - 06.1996
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Boston University
Boston, MA1995
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA1988
Licensure
- California, Licensed Physical Therapist, 1996
- Hawai'i, Licensed Physical Therapist, 1997
- Washington, Licensed Physical Therapist, 2022
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Independent Contractor - Self Employed
11.2001 - Current
Physical Therapist
Fukuji & Lum Physical Therapy
11.2001 - 08.2006
Clinic Supervisor
Rehab Care Group
04.2000 - 10.2001
Staff Physical Therapist
Island Rehab
01.1999 - 01.2000
Lead Physical Therapist
Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center
12.1997 - 01.1999
Program Manager
Symphony Rehabilitation Services, Katherine Convalescent Hospital
06.1997 - 12.1997
Staff Therapist, Theracare Rehab/Sundance Rehab
Oceanview Rehabilitation And Care Center
06.1996 - 06.1997
Staff Physical Therapist
Beverly Rehabilitation Center
12.1995 - 06.1996
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California - Los Angeles
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