Dynamic and results-driven Physical Therapist with 24+ years of experience in a variety of settings including OP, acute care, sub-acute care, ICU, LTAC including vent/trach management, SNF, LTC, HH, EI and wound care. Strong background in orthopedics, geriatrics, and pediatrics, with experience in neuro, chronic pain and balance diagnoses. Successfully developed mentorship programs and quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes and clinic operations across diverse healthcare settings. Passionate and dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes and satisfaction while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team.
Provided physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment and discharge planning for all treated
patients. Completed timely documentation. Communicated effectively with other providers including
co-treating therapists, social workers, providers and administrative staff for continuity of care.
1. Nova Medical Center: Midland, Texas May 2021- March 2022
-Occupational health OP orthopedic setting
-Occuflex documentation software
2. Augusta Health Medical Center: Fishersville, VA February 2020 - May 2020
-IP, SNF and Acute Rehab setting including COVID-19, orthopedic, surgical, medical PCU, ICU and
psychiatric IP
-MediTech documentation software
3. Valley Health Shenandoah Memorial Hospital: Woodstock, VA April 2019 - August 2019
-Large volume OP orthopedic and geriatric caseload
-APTA Connect documentation software
Provided physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment and discharge planning for all treated
patients. Completed timely documentation. Communicated effectively with other providers including
co-treating therapists, social workers, providers and administrative staff for continuity of care.
1. Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County: Rock Springs, WY. November 2020 -May 2021
-OP caseload: orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, pediatric,
-IP caseload: Med/surg and ICU
-QuadraMed and OptimusPT documentation software
Provided physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment and discharge planning for all treated
patients. Completed timely documentation. Communicated effectively with other providers including
co-treating therapists, social workers, providers and administrative staff for continuity of care.
1. Kindred Hospital of San Antonio: San Antonio, TX July 2020 - September 2020
-LTACH/TCU setting including COVID-19 and post-COVID-19, orthopedic, surgical, neurological, wound
care, chronic and critical patients including vent/trach management
-Casamba-Smart documentation software
Provided physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment and discharge planning for all treated
patients. Completed timely documentation. Communicated effectively with other providers including
co-treating therapists, social workers, providers and administrative staff for continuity of care.
1. Sage West Healthcare Riverton Campus: Riverton, WY September 2019-December 2019
-IP/OP setting including orthopedic, wound care, acute care and ICU care
-Citrix MedHost documentation software
Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of staff and patients; Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care; Monitored and reported Quality Assurance Programs per facility requirements; Promoted and advertised department services for community awareness; Managed and performed billing, scheduling, registration and patient communication for Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy services; Prepared and followed annual departmental budgets; Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management.
Assessed and treated a variety of patient conditions including orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, geriatric, sports injuries, total joint replacements, traumatic injury, burns and wounds; Assessed and treated patients in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, skilled rehab services, emergency room, skilled nursing facilities, school system, and early intervention; Provided Advance Wound Care for the facility; Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers; Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments; Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
Provided full continuum of care to homebound patients including evaluation, treatment and discharge planning; Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices; Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments; Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care; Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Performed full spectrum of patient care for Acute IP/transitional care/IP rehab and wound care patients with interdisciplinary collaboration in case management for highest level of patient outcomes.
Licensure:
Current
Texas 1326976 (Home license)
Tennessee 15006
Georgia PT 016514
Indiana 05015058A
Wisconsin 16251
Expired
Wyoming PT-0999
Virginia 2305212668
Colorado PTL.0016556
Montana PTP-PT-LIC 1691
Idaho RPT 1671
Certifications:
AHA BLS Provider
Issued: 03/2025
Expires: 03/2027
Dr. Silas Pimentel, DPT
Director of PT Professional Development(prior)
Nova Medical Centers(prior)
silaspimentel@gmail.com
(801)427-5513
Dr. Landon Evans, DPT
Clinical Specialist/Medical Science Liaison
PolyNovo
LNEVANS22@gmail.com
(731)617-0846
Dr. Jonathan Momplaisir, DPT
Floor Manager and Supervising Physical Therapist
XO Physical Therapy
jonathan.momplaisir@gmail.com
(956)342-9886
Dr. Matthew Chavez, DPT
Supervising Physical Therapist, prior Market Float PT
Nova Medical Centers El Paso East
matthewchavez@n-o-v-a.com
(915)-491-8494
Dr. Ameera Fujah, DPT
IC/Locum PT
c.fujah@gmail.com
(401)481-5399
Ermelinda Melendrez, PTA
PTA
Texas Spine and Joint/ Upstream Rehab
lindie_melendrez@yahoo.com
(903)393-9758