Kimberli Kirkland
Iowa Park,TX
Summary
Strongly dedicated to the field of therapy and my patients. Always striving for excellence and new opportunities to improve therapeutic services to my patients to meet their needs.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation
Relilant Rehabilitation
Wichita Falls, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads and notified Regional Director of Rehabilitation of staffing constraints.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Home Health
Wichita Falls, TX
01.2014 - Current
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after decline due to hospitalization or illness.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Physical Therapy Assistant
SNF
Wichita Falls, TX
06.2009 - Current
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
Director of
Rehab
Wichita Falls, Tx
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Scheduling, Billing, Documentation verification, Communication to Doctors and nursing staff
Physical Therapy Assistant
Orthopedic Rehab Clinic
Wichita Falls, TX
04.2007 - 01.2011
- Treat and assess continued therapeutic needs of patients in outpatient rehab clinic
Training and Development Coordinator
USAF
Sheppard AFB, TX
10.2005 - 04.2007
- Physical Medicine TDE, Course Development -, Write and develop Physical Medicine Course Curriculum, Testing and current course validation
- Worked with central management to identify, plan, align and address training needs.
- Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
- Monitored training reports within learning management system for respective roles to promote initial and annual training completion.
- Gathered data about course success and participant experiences to help with future course planning.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
USAF Physical Medicine Journeyman/Technician
USAF
Sheppard AFB, TX
01.2004 - 04.2007
- Smoothly assisted, positioned and secured patients at therapy devices to support safe treatment protocols.
- Enhanced practice efficiency by completing basic administrative tasks such as answering calls, scheduling appointments and arranging files.
- Assisted patients with employing assistive devices such as splints and braces to support treatment goals.
- Offered expert mobility assistance with physical support, wheelchairs and other strategies.
- Completed passive and active manual therapy techniques to help patients manage pain and related symptoms.
- Observed patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and reported to physical therapist.
- Recorded treatment given and equipment used.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Physical Medicine Instructor Supervisor
USAF
, TX
01.2003 - 10.2005
- Supervise Instructors, schedule course block instructors, assist in writing new curriculum development
- Supervise Military operations in course.
Physical Medicine Apprentice Course Instructor
USAF
Sheppard AFB, TX
10.2003 - 10.2005
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Studies
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA05.2021
Associate of Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10.2003
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.2001
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.1992
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation
Relilant Rehabilitation
02.2022 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant
Home Health
01.2014 - Current
Director of
Rehab
06.2011 - 06.2014
Physical Therapy Assistant
SNF
06.2009 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant
Orthopedic Rehab Clinic
04.2007 - 01.2011
Training and Development Coordinator
USAF
10.2005 - 04.2007
USAF Physical Medicine Journeyman/Technician
USAF
01.2004 - 04.2007
Physical Medicine Apprentice Course Instructor
USAF
10.2003 - 10.2005
Physical Medicine Instructor Supervisor
USAF
01.2003 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Studies
Berklee College of Music
Associate of Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Tarrant County College District