LaVonda F. Woods
Dunn,US
Summary
A dedicated healthcare professional with extensive background in delivering patient-centered care and implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Recognized for strong collaboration and adaptability in various environments. Proven skills in patient assessment and therapeutic intervention, with reputation for empathy, reliability ,and responsiveness to individual patient and family concerns and needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN therapist
Carolina Therapy Services
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Consistent PRN therapist responsible for evaluation and treatment of short-term and long-term residents admitted to Smithfield Manor, Inc. in Smithfield, NC. Assigned clinically indicated intervention to licensed physical therapy assistants to ensure delivery of high-quality care and education to patients and family members. Other duties included working closely with other skilled disciplines (OT and SLP), nursing, provider, and social work team members to ensure a holistic approach to delivery of care.
- 29 Hours per week
Full time staff therapist
Veteran’s Administration
02.2017 - 12.2022
- Full time staff therapist responsible for the evaluation and treatment of outpatients within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. Assigned clinically indicated work to licensed physical therapy assistants for the delivery and/or support of patient treatment and education. Duties included closely working with other outpatient physical, occupational, and recreation therapists in developing and planning treatment and educational programs, incorporating patient and family goals.
- 40 Hours per week
- 10/2022 – 12/2022
Therapist Supervisor
Veteran’s Administration
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Therapist Supervisor of a growing team of therapists and assistants whose mission is to provide the highest quality patient care to our nation’s veterans. Supervising three disciplines and (PT/PTAs, OTs/COTAs, and Recreation Therapy/RTAs) across inpatient and outpatient work sectors, I work closely with human resources for hiring new team members. I also work with key members of the prosthetics, logistics, and other administrative teams. I ensure the purchase of appropriate equipment aimed at delivering high quality physical, occupational, and recreational therapy evaluation, and treatment.
Full time staff therapist
Veteran’s Administration
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Full time staff therapist responsible for the evaluation and treatment of outpatients within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. Assigned clinically indicated work to therapy assistants and aides for the delivery and/or support of patient treatment and education. Duties included closely working with other outpatient physical, occupational, and kinesio therapy professionals in developing and planning treatment and educational programs to include patient and family goals.
Full time senior staff physical therapist
Advanced Physical Therapy
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Full time senior staff physical therapist in outpatient setting, responsible for evaluation and treatment of a rural patient population. Duties included diagnosing and treating a variety of neuromusculoskeletal disorders and injuries, supervising, training, and mentoring physical therapy technicians and aspiring physical therapy students and serving as a member of the comprehensive health care team. I specialized in interaction with physicians, surgeons, case managers, and worker’s compensation representatives. Patient ages ranged from 8 years to 80+ years of age.
- 40 hours per week
Full time physical therapist
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Full time physical therapist in outpatient setting, responsible for evaluation and treatment of active duty and retired service members and their families. Duties include development of rehab programs for patients with neuromusculoskeletal injuries as well as supervision of military trained PT techs and Kentucky and Tennessee licensed athletic trainers and physical therapy assistants. Other responsibilities include coordinating with other medical team members to include orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic physician assistants, podiatrists, general practitioners, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, pain management physicians, and other support staff. Additional duties include serving as preceptor to Physician Assistant students, providing evaluation of and treatment to post-operative and general medicine inpatients on an as needed basis.
- 40 hours per week
PRN Physical Therapist
Gateway Medical Center
12.2014 - 06.2015
- PRN Physical Therapist in a hospital environment. I assumed responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provided physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. I assessed patients’ needs; identified and initiated appropriate physical therapy interventions; provided patient and family teaching; and worked cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. I also assumed responsibility and accountability for the care of patients treated by Physical Therapist Assistants.
PRN Physical Therapist
Spring Meadows
10.2014 - 06.2015
- PRN Physical Therapist in a skilled nursing setting. Anticipated duties included evaluation and implementation of rehabilitation program for short- and long-term patients with deconditioning, compromised functional mobility, and pain because of a variety of multiple medical diagnoses, which include general and orthopedic medical conditions. Anticipated supervision of physical therapy assistants and rehab technicians, and completion of objective, professional medical documentation of patient potential and status in response to skilled therapy intervention. Have completed orientation at this facility but no hours worked.
PRN Physical Therapist
Functional Pathways Grace HealthCare
09.2014 - 06.2015
- PRN Physical Therapist in a skilled nursing setting. Duties included evaluation and implementation of rehabilitation program for patients with deconditioning because of orthopedic and general medical conditions, complicated by a variety of acute and chronic diagnoses. Other responsibilities included supervision of physical therapy assistants and rehab technicians. Also ensured accurate written communication to physicians and nursing staff on patient disposition in response to skilled therapeutic intervention.
- 6-12 hours per week
PRN Physical Therapist
Aegis Therapies Golden Living
02.2013 - 06.2014
- PRN Physical Therapist in a skilled nursing setting. Duties included evaluation and implementation of rehabilitation program for patients with deconditioning because of orthopedic and general medical conditions, complicated by a variety of acute and chronic diagnoses. Other responsibilities included supervision of two to three physical therapy assistants, providing written communication to physicians and nursing staff on patient progress.
- 5-15 hours per month
PRN Physical Therapist
Midwest Health Twin Oaks Health and Rehab
01.2013 - 06.2014
- PRN Physical Therapist in a skilled nursing setting. Duties included evaluation and implementation of rehabilitation program for patients with deconditioning because of orthopedic and general medical conditions, complicated by a variety of acute and chronic diagnoses. Other responsibilities included supervision of two to three physical therapy assistants, providing written communication to physicians and nursing staff on patient progress or lack thereof.
- 15-40 hours per week
Independent contractor
Deborah A. King and Associates
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Independent contractor at this outpatient facility. Duties included the evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Communicated with referring providers and family members to ensure continuity of care and holistic approaches to patient care.
- 8 hours per week
Part time Physical Therapist
Genesis HealthCare Shoal Creek Rehab
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Part time Physical Therapist in a skilled nursing setting. Duties included evaluation and implementation of rehabilitation program for patients with deconditioning because of orthopedic and general medical conditions, complicated by a variety of acute and chronic diagnoses. Other responsibilities included supervision of two to three physical therapy assistants, providing written communication to physicians and nursing staff on patient progress.
- 25-30 hours per week
Full time Physical Therapist
Manual Therapy, LLC
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Full time Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting, responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with orthopedic and neuromuscular diagnoses. Duties include development of functional rehab programs in clinic and instruction in home exercise routines/ functional training. Other responsibilities include educating family members to assist in home programs, providing written communication to physicians/referring health care professionals on progress of their patients and/or recommendations for additional medical intervention as indicated.
- 30 hours per week
Part-Time to Full Time Physical Therapist
CASE PRO, INC Womack Army Medical Center
10.2009 - 06.2011
- Part-Time to Full Time Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting, responsible for evaluation and treatment of active-duty military and retired service members and their families. Duties included development of rehab programs for patients with neuromusculoskeletal injuries as well as supervision of military trained PT techs and North Carolina licensed PTAs. Other responsibilities included coordinating with other medical team members to include orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic physician assistants, podiatrists, general practitioners, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, and other support staff. In addition to direct patient care, served as in-service coordinator to aid in staff continuing education and professional development.
- 32-40 hours per week
Part-Time to Full Time Physical Therapist
American Hospital Service Group Womack Army Medical Center
07.2009 - 10.2009
- Part-Time to Full Time Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting, responsible for evaluation and treatment of active-duty military and retired service members and their families. Duties included development of rehab programs for patients with neuromusculoskeletal injuries as well as supervision of military trained PT techs and North Carolina licensed PTAs. Other responsibilities included coordinating with other medical team members to include orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic physician assistants, podiatrists, general practitioners, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, and other support staff.
- 40 hours per week
Part-Time to Full Time Physical Therapist
Zeitgeist Expressions, INC Munson Army Health Center
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Part-Time to Full Time Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting, responsible for evaluation and treatment of active-duty military and retired service members and their families. Duties include development of rehab programs for patients with neuromusculoskeletal injuries as well as supervision of military trained PT techs and Kansas licensed PTAs. Other responsibilities include coordinating with other medical team members to include orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic physician assistants, podiatrists, and other support staff.
- 30-40 hours per week
Part-Time Staff Physical Therapist
Preferred Physical Therapy, LLC
11.2008 - 01.2009
- Part-Time Staff Physical Therapist responsible for evaluation, re-evaluation, and development of rehab programs for patients with multiple musculoskeletal injuries on an outpatient basis. Duties include supervision of one physical therapy assistant and physical therapy students and physical therapy assistant students as indicated.
- 31 hours per week
Physical Therapist
Saint Luke’s Home Care and Hospice
10.2008 - 01.2009
- Physical Therapist in home care environment, responsible for evaluation and development of treatment plans for homebound patients. Duties included assessing environment, developing rehab programs, supervising PTA, and acting as a case manager when no other skilled health services are necessary.
- PRN
Staff Physical Therapist
National Rehabilitation Hospital Regional
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Staff Physical Therapist responsible for the evaluation, re-evaluation, and development of treatment plans and progression of greater than 150 patients per month. Duties include opening clinic, mentoring, and supervising two physical therapy aides.
- 40 hours per week
Staff Physical Therapist
CRITICAL CONNECTION, INC.
10.2006 - 06.2008
- Staff Physical Therapist responsible for the evaluation, re-evaluation, and development of treatment plans and progression of greater than 150 patients per month. Duties include opening clinic, mentoring, and supervising two physical therapy aides.
Staff Physical Therapist
Greater Metropolitan Orthopedics
10.2006 - 10.2007
- Staff Physical Therapist responsible for the evaluation, re-evaluation, and development of treatment plans and progression of greater than one hundred patients per month. Duties include opening clinic and supervising one physical therapy assistant and one physical therapy aide.
- 32 hours per week
Chief, Physical Therapist
US ARMY
07.2005 - 07.2006
- Manager of outpatient orthopedic clinic at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC. Duties include supervising two physical therapy technicians, two physical therapy assistants, and one junior therapist. Additional duties are evaluation, re-evaluation, and treatment of active-duty soldiers and their dependents. Computer skills include proficiency in CHCSI, CHCSII, and AHLTA software programs. Recognized by hospital commander in the form of a Bragg’n Button for rendering exceptional customer service.
- 40 hours per week
Manager
Chief, Inpatient Physical Therapy- Womack Army Medical Center
07.2004 - 05.2005
- Manager of inpatient physical therapy section of a 256-bed facility. Duties include evaluation and treatment of orthopedic surgical and non-surgical patients, general medicine and general surgical patients, and pediatric surgical patients. Additional duties include supervising one physical therapy technician, member of the multidisciplinary team, Performance Improvement Coordinator, and coordinator for Reservist weekend coverage schedule. Resulted in 100% accountability of and post-discharge dispositioning of all appropriate patients consulted to Physical Therapy. It also yielded 100% compliance within the Inpatient Physical Therapy section for the March 04 Joint Commission Survey.
- 40 hours per week
Manager
Chief, Extended Hour Physical Therapy Clinic, Womack Army Medical Center
02.2004 - 07.2004
- Manager of outpatient physical therapy clinic which provide evaluation, re-evaluation, and treatment to greater than 160,000 soldiers assigned to the 18th ABN Corps, Pope AFB, dependents, and retirees. Primary duty: establish extended hours of access to care for the active-duty population; also provided more appointment availability for dependents and retirees. Resulted in preserved resources and reduced numbers of referrals to the civilian network. Additional duties include supervising six personnel, manager of Competency Assessment Folders and Mandatory Training.
- 40 hours per week
Physical therapist
Staff Physical Therapist, Womack Army Medical Center
02.2003 - 02.2004
- Physical therapist in outpatient orthopedic setting. Duties include evaluation, re-evaluation, and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions in active-duty soldiers. Additional duties included acting as interim Risk Management and Safety/Hazmat coordinator, instructor of the Phase I Functional Knee and Ankle program, In-service Coordinator, supervisor of remedial training series on Amputee and wound care neurological patient management. Resulted in revision and implementation section policies and 100% training of full time and evening staff members.
- 45 hours per week
Physical therapist
Staff Physical Therapist, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
06.2001 - 01.2003
- Physical therapist in acute care setting. Duties include providing evaluation and treatment to general medicine, general surgical patients and cardio-thoracic patients. Additional duties include infection control supervisor and coordinating Physical Therapy Open House. Physical therapist in outpatient setting. Duties include providing evaluation and treatment to patients with neuromusculoskeletal and vestibular dysfunctions. Performance above standards led to recommendation and procurement of ARCOM for outstanding service and leadership potential.
- 40 hours per week
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas05.2014
Master’s Degree - Physical Therapy
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina05.2000
Bachelor’s Degree - Biology
Converse College
Spartanburg, South Carolina05.1997
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- Integrity in professional conduct
- Empathy cultivation
Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association Current Member
Awards
Army Commendation Medal (2), Bragg ‘N Button for Outstanding Customer Service (1)
AVAILABILITY
- Job Type: Permanent Temporary
- Work Schedule Part Time PRN
Timeline
PRN therapist
Carolina Therapy Services
01.2023 - 04.2025
Therapist Supervisor
Veteran’s Administration
01.2018 - 10.2022
Full time staff therapist
Veteran’s Administration
02.2017 - 12.2022
Full time staff therapist
Veteran’s Administration
02.2017 - 01.2018
Full time senior staff physical therapist
Advanced Physical Therapy
09.2016 - 02.2017
Full time physical therapist
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2016
PRN Physical Therapist
Gateway Medical Center
12.2014 - 06.2015
PRN Physical Therapist
Spring Meadows
10.2014 - 06.2015
PRN Physical Therapist
Functional Pathways Grace HealthCare
09.2014 - 06.2015
PRN Physical Therapist
Aegis Therapies Golden Living
02.2013 - 06.2014
Independent contractor
Deborah A. King and Associates
02.2013 - 04.2014
PRN Physical Therapist
Midwest Health Twin Oaks Health and Rehab
01.2013 - 06.2014
Part time Physical Therapist
Genesis HealthCare Shoal Creek Rehab
03.2012 - 10.2012
Full time Physical Therapist
Manual Therapy, LLC
08.2011 - 02.2012
Part-Time to Full Time Physical Therapist
CASE PRO, INC Womack Army Medical Center
10.2009 - 06.2011
Part-Time to Full Time Physical Therapist
American Hospital Service Group Womack Army Medical Center
07.2009 - 10.2009
Part-Time to Full Time Physical Therapist
Zeitgeist Expressions, INC Munson Army Health Center
01.2009 - 06.2009
Part-Time Staff Physical Therapist
Preferred Physical Therapy, LLC
11.2008 - 01.2009
Physical Therapist
Saint Luke’s Home Care and Hospice
10.2008 - 01.2009
Staff Physical Therapist
National Rehabilitation Hospital Regional
10.2007 - 06.2008
Staff Physical Therapist
CRITICAL CONNECTION, INC.
10.2006 - 06.2008
Staff Physical Therapist
Greater Metropolitan Orthopedics
10.2006 - 10.2007
Chief, Physical Therapist
US ARMY
07.2005 - 07.2006
Manager
Chief, Inpatient Physical Therapy- Womack Army Medical Center
07.2004 - 05.2005
Manager
Chief, Extended Hour Physical Therapy Clinic, Womack Army Medical Center
02.2004 - 07.2004
Physical therapist
Staff Physical Therapist, Womack Army Medical Center
02.2003 - 02.2004
Physical therapist
Staff Physical Therapist, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
06.2001 - 01.2003
Master’s Degree - Physical Therapy
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor’s Degree - Biology
Converse College
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Kansas Medical Center
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