Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Clinical Experience
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Timeline

Lauren McMahon

Stellar Home Health Care
Scottsdale,AZ
2
Languages
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience

Dedicated Physical Therapist with expertise in developing and implementing personalized treatment plans. Proficient in therapeutic techniques and patient assessment, fostering collaboration within healthcare teams. Provides guidance to patients and families on physical rehabilitation and wellness, driving impactful outcomes in areas of developmental delay related to gross motor skills.

Work History

Physical Therapist

2 Years 11 Months
Stellar Home Health Care | 09.2023 - Current
  • Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and support for optimal outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and injury prevention strategies.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and tracking of patient progress.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve treatment efficacy and operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed patient feedback to refine therapy approaches and enhance service delivery quality.
  • 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.
  • Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
  • Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
  • Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.

Physical Therapist

2 Years 9 Months
Ensign Services | 05.2021 - 02.2024

Skilled Nursing Facility, TCU/LTC setting

  • Supervised care delivered by physical therapy assistants and students, fostering a learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
  • Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care solutions, including but not limited to physicians, nursing, dietary, and speech and occupational therapies.
  • Diagnosed movement dysfunction and developed a plan of care tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Led group therapy sessions for improved balance, flexibility, and strength in older adult populations.

Physical Therapist

1 Year 4 Months
Aegis Therapies | 11.2019 - 03.2021

Skilled Nursing Facility, TCU/LTC and Home Health PT

  • Achieved Clinician of the Quarter recognition for Q4 2020 for exemplary patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and support.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to develop individualized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Expanded clinic services by obtaining certification in specialized therapeutic techniques, responding to community needs.
  • Applied manual lymphatic drainage and compression therapy using short stretch bandages and/or compression garments.

Education

Doctorate - Physical Therapy

University of Alabama At Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | 12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of St Thomas | St. Paul, MN | 01-2015

Skills

Clinical reasoning
Physical assessment
Functional testing
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Functional mobility
Balance training
Home exercise programs
Patient-focused therapy
Assistive technology
Clinical mentorship
Adaptability in environments
Adaptive to changing environments

Certification

  • Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Minnesota, 2019
  • Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Arizona, 2021
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist
  • Director of Rehab formal training, Aug-Dec 2022
  • CPR/ First aid Certified

Clinical Experience

  • St. Vincent’s, Birmingham, AL
  • Full-time, acute care
  • PT Solutions at Adventist Hospital, Bolingbrook, IL
  • Full-time, outpatient
  • UAB Medwest, Bessemer, AL
  • Full-time, inpatient neuro

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Stellar Home Health Care
09.2023 - CurrentRead More

Physical Therapist

Ensign Services
05.2021 - 02.2024Read More

Physical Therapist

Aegis Therapies
11.2019 - 03.2021Read More

University of St Thomas

Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science
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University of Alabama At Birmingham

Doctorate from Physical Therapy
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Lauren McMahon