Lauri Hammontree
Hartselle,AL
Summary
Experienced Clinic Director and Physical Therapist skilled in leading diverse healthcare teams and enhancing patient care. Known for strong documentation skills and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, consistently achieving productivity standards and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Decatur Morgan HomeCare
Decatur, AL
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments to create personalized treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises that enhanced patient mobility and strength.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams for coordinated patient care.
- Conducted admissions, evaluations, recertifications, and discharges to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Served as a certified preceptor, providing training to physical therapy clinicians and nurses on OASIS documentation requirements.
- Maintained consistent productivity above 100% with Decatur Morgan HomeCare.
- Completed all daily visits by end of work day
- Facilitated timely verbal orders through clear communication with physician staff regarding patient needs.
Physical Therapist
Encompass Rehab
Decatur, AL
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Lead therapist for the company working in Lawrence and Morgan counties.
- Supervising therapist for three PTAs.
- Maintained over 100% productivity standard the majority of my time with Encompass.
- Participated in training new clinical staff
- Maintained excellent communication with physician staff to obtain verbal orders and to notify physician of any POC updates or noncompliance issues with patient population.
Clinic Director
ATI
Decatur, AL
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Monitored and approved clinic expenses for supplies, equipment, and staffing to ensure budget adherence.
- Planned and monitored facility operations to enhance quality and maintain financial viability.
- Developed physical therapy financial strategies by estimating, forecasting and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances.
- Facilitated weekly team meetings to review patient progress, discharge planning, and care plans.
- Maintained full caseload to meet productivity standards while meeting requirements for the clinic director position.
- Achieved certification in cupping therapy to enhance treatment options for patients.
Clinic Director
Encore Rehab
Decatur, AL
04.2005 - 01.2018
- Financially oversee a clinic that generated $200,000+ on a monthly basis
- Achieved company productivity standards by operating clinic at or above 85%
- Ensured compliance with company requirements by charging 4+ units per visit and averaging 8 visits per referral monthly
- Certified to perform WorkSTEPS pre employment screens, Atlas Ergonomics screen and Advanced Ergonomics screens
- Obtained certification in dry needling to enhance patient treatment options
Education
Master of Physical Therapy -
Maryville University
St Louis, MO08-2004
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Strong documentation skills
- Timely documentation
- Met productivity standards in all my therapy positions
- Strong leadership skills
- Managed up to 16 employees which included office staff, PTs, OTs, PTAs, PT techs, and ATCs
- Good communication skills with physicians and work comp case managers
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Decatur Morgan HomeCare
04.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Encompass Rehab
12.2020 - 04.2022
Clinic Director
ATI
01.2018 - 12.2020
Clinic Director
Encore Rehab
04.2005 - 01.2018
Master of Physical Therapy -
Maryville University