Manage departmental budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum patient benefit.
Supervise, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
Collaborate with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
Perform or oversee initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.
Increase staff retention through effective training, mentorship, and performance evaluation systems.
Establish interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care plans and maximize functional gains.
Improved patient satisfaction rates by actively addressing concerns and implementing feedback-driven improvements.
Maintain appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
Physical Therapist
The Center at Northridge
07.2016 - Current
Develop strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
Evaluate assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
Enhance patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
Mentor new physical therapists, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
Improve patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Physical Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation/ Genesis Rehabilitation
05.2014 - 07.2017
Provided full range of physical therapy services in high-volume, short-term rehabilitation facility
Physical Therapist
Aegis Therapies
10.2012 - 05.2014
Lead Therapist in skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.
Physical Therapist
Simply Rehab
01.2011 - 10.2012
Provided full-range of physical therapy services in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility as part of interdisciplinary team.
Physical Therapist
Life Care at Home
02.2006 - 04.2011
Provided physical therapy services to homebound clients
Participated in care conferencing, family and staff meetings, professional trainings, and daily communication with interdisciplinary team members.
Physical Therapist
Self-employeed
05.2000 - 02.2006
Provided physical therapy and massage therapy services in my home and in local studio.
Responsible for all marketing, documentation, scheduling, and financial management.
Physical Therapist
Matrix Rehabilitation
03.1998 - 04.2000
Provided physical therapy services in out-patient orthopedic clinics in the Denver metro area.
PRN Physical Therapist
TherAmerica
11.1997 - 03.1998
Provided contract physical therapy services in a variety of Denver area facilities including acute care, transition care, rehabilitation, out-patient, and skilled nursing.
Physical Therapist
VA Medical Center
06.1995 - 10.1997
Supervised all aspects of physical therapy in 60 bed geriatric sub-acute and long-term care unit.
Evaluated and treated in-patients with a wide variety of neurologic, orthopedic, and medical diagnoses.
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