Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licensure and Certifications
References
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Kelsey L. Ketelsen, PT, MSPT

Kelsey L. Ketelsen, PT, MSPT

Odessa,TX

Summary

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.



Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Development/Itinerant PT

Nova Medical Centers
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive patient care coverage at 67 clinics in multiple states.
  • Program development, QA and QI including utilization review/documentation review/case studies
  • Mentorship and new grad development
  • Developed pre-employment and Fit For Duty testing
  • Implemented and assisted in new employee onboarding and training
  • Cross-departmental and interdisciplinary teamwork to manage all aspects of Clinic operations.

Supervising Physical Therapist

Nova Medical Centers
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • All aspects of high volume patient care (10-18 patients/day) from evaluation to treatment to discharge planning for orthopedic and TBI occupational injuries, including documentation in order to facilitate rapid and safe return to full job functions
  • Interdisciplinary coordination of scheduling and collaboration on pt case management
  • Report generation of clinic operations and productivity
  • PTA management and development for 1-2 PTAs

Contracted Physical Therapist

Comp Health Medical Staffing
04.2019 - 03.2022

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

Contracted Physical Therapist

Aureus Medical Staffing
11.2020 - 05.2021

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

Contracted Physical Therapist

Therapy Staffing Positions
07.2020 - 09.2020

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

Contracted Physical Therapist

AMN Med Travelers
09.2019 - 12.2019

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

Director Of Rehabilitation Services, Physical Therapist

South Lincoln Medical Center
03.2005 - 03.2019

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.

Physical Therapist

South Lincoln Medical Center
03.2003 - 03.2019

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.

Physical Therapist

Best Home Health and Hospice
09.2018 - 03.2019

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.

Physical Therapist

Portneuf Medical Center/Pocatello Regional Medical Center
01.2002 - 03.2003

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.

Education

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
2001

Bachelor of Science - Zoology/Physiology

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
1997

Skills

  • Skilled in advanced wound care
  • Skilled in Orthopedic treatment
  • Skilled in Geriatric treatment
  • Skilled in Pediatric treatment
  • Skilled in manual treatment and exercise prescription
  • Excellent at multi-tasking and time management
  • Extensive exposure in variety of settings
  • Extensive experience in all aspects of practice and management
  • Extensive experience in mentorship and program development
  • Extensive experience with all aspects of documentation across a variety of documentation software
  • Extensive experience with QI/QA

Licensure and Certifications

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

References

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



Timeline

Professional Development/Itinerant PT

Nova Medical Centers
03.2023 - Current

Supervising Physical Therapist

Nova Medical Centers
03.2022 - 03.2023

Contracted Physical Therapist

Aureus Medical Staffing
11.2020 - 05.2021

Contracted Physical Therapist

Therapy Staffing Positions
07.2020 - 09.2020

Contracted Physical Therapist

AMN Med Travelers
09.2019 - 12.2019

Contracted Physical Therapist

Comp Health Medical Staffing
04.2019 - 03.2022

Physical Therapist

Best Home Health and Hospice
09.2018 - 03.2019

Director Of Rehabilitation Services, Physical Therapist

South Lincoln Medical Center
03.2005 - 03.2019

Physical Therapist

South Lincoln Medical Center
03.2003 - 03.2019

Physical Therapist

Portneuf Medical Center/Pocatello Regional Medical Center
01.2002 - 03.2003

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Springfield College

Bachelor of Science - Zoology/Physiology

University of Wyoming
Kelsey L. Ketelsen, PT, MSPT