Lesa Quintero, PT, MPT
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist with 19 years' experience, 12 within the Memorial Hermann Health System. Adept in clinical appropriateness, EMR review, and bilingual communication. Excelled in enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous documentation and effective conflict resolution. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring clinical staff, achieving a notable improvement in patient satisfaction and therapy success rates. Seeking to transition as a Physical Therapist II to the Memorial City location to continue providing high quality and efficient patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist II
Memorial Hermann Hospital
08.2012 - Current
- Develop strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Perform thorough daily EMR reviews to familiarize with patient past medical history, co-morbidities, and acute impairments to prepare for clinical assessments to determine patient needs.
- Educate patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Maintain open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Design customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Conduct clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Improve patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and appropriate patient management.
- Recommend assistive devices such as walkers and/or wheelchairs for improved function, comfort, and safety.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Manage high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Adapt therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Educate patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Supervise clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Implement evidence-based practices in treatment approaches, staying current with industry research and best practices.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to continuously enhance skills as a Physical Therapist.
- Educate patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness and reducing the risk of recurrence.
- Record patient prognosis, treatment, and responses into reports and patient medial records.
- Provide in-depth interactive family training sessions with family/caregivers via oral communication, written/pictorial handouts, and in-person demonstration.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings specific to discharge planning from the acute care setting to next level of care.
- Identify and resolve issues regarding clinical appropriateness recommendations and barriers to discharge by communicating with staff.
- Ensure effective communication of critical plan of care elements to patients, families, and the healthcare team, documenting as necessary for continuity of care.
- Adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards including complying with HIPAA laws to ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors.
Physical Therapist I
University Health System
03.2006 - 06.2012
- Performed evaluations and developed plan of care in a variety of settings at a level 1 trauma facility, including poly-trauma, medicine, transplant, elective orthopedic surgery, orthopedic trauma, cardiology, oncology, and pediatrics.
- Modified goals/plan of care, recommendations, and treatment sessions accordingly based on patient progress and limitations.
- Discussed rehabilitation and reconditioning options to improve patient function and quality of life.
- Collaborated with co-workers to develop stroke competency guidelines for the rehabilitation unit.
- Provided family and patient education on proper body mechanics and self care practices for injury prevention and to improve long term outcomes.
- Attended multi-disciplinary staff meetings to determine patient needs and discharge recommendations.
- Served as a Clinical Instructor to students and mentored new therapy staff.
- Instructed patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
Education
Master of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
UT Health Science Center- San Antionio
San Antonio, TX05.2005
Bachelor of Health Science -
UT Health Science Center- San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Foods
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2000
Skills
Clinical appropriateness and EMR review
Care pan recommendations and discharge planning
Effective oral and written communication
Detail-oriented and meticulous documentation
Conflict Resolution
Decision Making
Organization
Time Management
Quality Customer Service
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Timeline
Physical Therapist II
Memorial Hermann Hospital
08.2012 - Current
Physical Therapist I
University Health System
03.2006 - 06.2012
Master of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
UT Health Science Center- San Antionio
Bachelor of Health Science -
UT Health Science Center- San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Foods
University of Houston
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