Kylie Stevens

• Worked as a PTA in a hospital based oupatient clinic.
• Was the Site Clinical Coordinator for Education for all outpatient PT and PTA students. Provided clinical orientation to new students and communicated regularly with students and CIs to ensure a smooth clinical education experience. Collaborated with therapy school DCCEs to offer student placements each year for 3 outpatient locations.
• Treated adult patients with a variety of diagnoses including post operative patients, orthopedic injuries, neurological disorders and chronic pain.
• Treated pediatric patients ages 1-18 with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, gait abnormalities, spinal muscle atrophy and sports injuries.
• Helped pediatric patients reach developmental milestones through age-appropriate play-based interventions promoting gross motor skill development
• Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for both adult and pediatric patients to address their individualized needs.
• Educated patients on proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries. Provided caregiver training as needed.
• Utilized a variety of interventions including kinesiotape, manual therapy techniques, mechanical traction and therapeutic exercise.
• Communicated with vendors to assist patients in accessing foot orthotics, medical strollers, gait trainers and other medical equipment.
• Utilized EPIC for all daily documentation and to message providers for new orders or clarify post op protocols.
• Worked with a culturally diverse patient population utilizing both live, video and phone interpreters daily to communicate with patients.

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• Worked as an Indiana Early Intervention clinician providing physical therapy services in client homes for ages birth to 3 years old
• Followed PT supervision requirements including daily phone calls to the physical therapist and monthly in person meetings.
• Completed daily documentation using both a carbon copy form and EMR for visit notes. Completed an exit skills inventory checklist upon discharge of a client and full progress reports every 5th and 10th month of treatment.

• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Improved patient mobility by utilizing gait training with a variety of assistive devices including canes, RW and crutches.
• Implemented fall prevention strategies for patients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care to assist our patient population.