Laura Kremer Jakubowski
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
Accomplished physical therapist with strong clinical expertise in outpatient rehabilitation, areas of orthopedics and neurology. Pharmacological knowledge consistent with doctoral training and dementia care specialist certificate work. Present desire to apply these skills to a full-time quality improvement coordinator position. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and works independently or as part of team.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Physical Therapist
Holy Family Medical Center
02.2007 - 04.2020
- In both part-time and registry positions, managed caseload of patients having primarily orthopedic diagnoses (varied ages, referral sources, medical complexities, and insurance types)
- Developed and maintained department Quality Improvement projects, data collection through interpretation of results
- Gained clear understanding of coding and documentation integrity
Outpatient Physical Therapist, Registry
Westlake Hospital
12.2004 - 02.2007
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history
Outpatient Rehabilitation Supervisor
Westlake Hospital
02.2004 - 12.2004
- Managed day-to-day operations of Outpatient Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy while still performing patient-care duties 50% of workday
- Collaborated with rehabilitation director and staff to identify and implement department-specific quality improvement indicators
- Served as expert clinician and was assigned most medically complex patients
- Trained new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding policies and standards of care
- Conducted negotiations for capital purchases associated with Fitness Center Grant
Lead Staff Physical Therapist, Outpatient PT
Westlake Hospital
11.2001 - 02.2004
- Performed interim management duties when department head unavailable
- Monitored development and progression of all departmental projects
- Acted as coordinator of continuing education and in-services; helped to direct clinical staff toward high-quality courses and taught various treatment-based in-services
- Spearheaded marketing efforts to physicians and played instrumental role in recruiting an orthopedic practice to the hospital
- Managed patient caseload 80% of workday while performing management responsibilities during remaining 20%
Staff Physical Therapist
Westlake Hospital
08.1996 - 11.2001
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs
- Worked with overflow of patients from a nearby Trauma 1 center - neurological diagnoses including TBI, spinal cord injury, and undiagnosed tremors
Education
Active, Unrestricted Illinois PT License
070-007257Certification -
Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Specialist
07.2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN05.1992
Skills
- 25 years of clinical experience with varied payer mix
- Chart review and data analysis/extraction
- Implementation of Quality Improvement indicators and preparation of related reports
- Provider relations and communication
- Analytical and critical thinking skills to make clinical care decisions and solve workplace conflicts
- Insurance approvals
- Evaluation and determination of medical necessity
- Understanding of qualifying criteria for DME
- Student training
- Time proficiency in fast-paced environment
- Verbal and written communication
- Usage of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for doctoral training and work needs
Timeline
Outpatient Physical Therapist
Holy Family Medical Center
02.2007 - 04.2020
Outpatient Physical Therapist, Registry
Westlake Hospital
12.2004 - 02.2007
Outpatient Rehabilitation Supervisor
Westlake Hospital
02.2004 - 12.2004
Lead Staff Physical Therapist, Outpatient PT
Westlake Hospital
11.2001 - 02.2004
Staff Physical Therapist
Westlake Hospital
08.1996 - 11.2001
Active, Unrestricted Illinois PT License
Certification -
Evergreen Certified Dementia Care Specialist
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of New England
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Evansville