Kristina Smith
Tinton Falls,NJ
Summary
Driven Physical Therapist with an aptitude for collaborating with practitioners and following treatment instruction. Highly skilled in monitoring therapeutic outcomes and prescribing effective in-home exercises. Dedicated to helping patients recover from injuries and manage pain.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Tinton Falls, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Assessed patient to develop treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
- Managed scheduling, documentation, and billing tasks in compliance with healthcare regulations and insurance requirements.
- Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
- Treated conditions to aid developmental, neurological and orthopedic disorders.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans.
Physical Therapist
HMH Rehab at Wall/Complete Care
Shrewsbury, NJ
03.2018 - 09.2023
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Hackensack Meridian Rehab, varied facilities
Shrewsbury , NJ
07.2008 - 03.2018
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
Supervisor of Physical Therapy
Riverview Medical Center/Riverview Rehabilitation
Red Bank, NJ
10.2004 - 03.2008
- Directly supervised 10 full-time and 7-10 per diem physical therapists and 5-9 rehab aides and managed caseload of 5-8 patients.
- Identified and executed opportunities for performance improvement within all service areas.
- Supported department quality assurance programs, education and customer service programs.
Physical Therapist
Riverview Medical Center/Riverview Rehabilitation
Red Bank, NJ
03.2000 - 10.2004
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT01.1999
Skills
- Geriatrics experience
- Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures
- Acute rehabilitation experience
- Acute care experience
- Physical assessment
- Subacute rehab experience
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
HMH Rehab at Wall/Complete Care
03.2018 - 09.2023
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Hackensack Meridian Rehab, varied facilities
07.2008 - 03.2018
Supervisor of Physical Therapy
Riverview Medical Center/Riverview Rehabilitation
10.2004 - 03.2008
Physical Therapist
Riverview Medical Center/Riverview Rehabilitation
03.2000 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Quinnipiac University
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