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Kristen Rather

Saraland,Alabama

Summary

Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

University Of Mobile
08.2016 - Current
  • Taught therapeutic modalities and interventions courses
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.

Physical Therapist

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc
06.2012 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
  • Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.

Physical Therapist

PT Solutions
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.

Education

Clinical Doctorate - Physical Therapy

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
05.2004

Skills

  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Joint Mobilization/Manual Techniques
  • Patient-Focused Therapy
  • Patient Management
  • Trained in diagnostics and prognostics

Certification

  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Certified in Dry Needling
  • IASTM
  • Level 1 Running Coach
  • Completed all four courses for McKenzie Certification
  • CPR/First Aid


Timeline

Adjunct Professor

University Of Mobile
08.2016 - Current

Physical Therapist

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc
06.2012 - Current

Physical Therapist

PT Solutions
06.2010 - 06.2011

Clinical Doctorate - Physical Therapy

Alabama State University

Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training

University of Mobile
Kristen Rather