Kurt Schulze
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist with extensive experience in outpatient and home healthcare settings. Loves people and enthusiastic to keep learning. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through personalized care and effective communication. Skilled at optimizing therapy outcomes and continued patient progress.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Active Motion Physical Therapy
05.2006 - Current
- Orthopedic outpatient care
- Developed strong relationships with patients, and facilitated successful therapy outcomes.
- Established collaboration, learning environment, and friendships with co-workers
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed high-volume caseload while maintaining personalized care
- Extensive learning from patients and continuing education
Physical Therapist
Interim HealthCare
06.2003 - 05.2006
- Home healthcare
- 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.
Physical Therapist
Colorado Comprehensive Care
08.2001 - 07.2003
- Home healthcare
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
Physical Therapist
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
02.2000 - 01.2002
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Mentored new physical therapists, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Rosalind Franklin University (formerly FUHS/CMS)
North Chicago, IL06-1999
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL08-1995
Skills
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Balance training
- Patient relations
- Geriatric therapy
- Functional mobility
- Patient-focused therapy
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Home health care expertise
- Continuing education
- Clinical reasoning
- Joint mobilization
- Safety management
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Active Motion Physical Therapy
05.2006 - Current
Physical Therapist
Interim HealthCare
06.2003 - 05.2006
Physical Therapist
Colorado Comprehensive Care
08.2001 - 07.2003
Physical Therapist
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
02.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Rosalind Franklin University (formerly FUHS/CMS)
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Illinois State University
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