Lindsey Valentine
Las Vegas
Summary
Doctorate-prepared Physical Therapist with 5+ years of progressively complex clinical experience providing autonomous direct access care across home health, acute care, and skilled nursing environments. Proven expertise in independent patient evaluation and treatment for musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary conditions. Physical therapist with demonstrated ability to coordinate workflow, provide clinical oversight of PTAs and students, mentor staff, and optimize patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. Experienced in interdisciplinary collaboration and staff development within healthcare systems serving complex patient populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Southern Hills Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Direct Access Clinical Decision-Making & Patient Care: Independently evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients in acute care hospital setting, making autonomous clinical decisions regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention for moderate to high complexity cases
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and treatment of patients with impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, vestibular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary systems
- Interpret examination findings, select and administer appropriate tests and measures, and integrate results into individualized physical therapy plans of care for full range of patient populations
- Establish diagnoses within scope of physical therapy practice and determine appropriate rehabilitation interventions, including referrals to other providers when clinically indicated
- Determine physical therapy prognosis by incorporating examination findings with patient preferences to set clinically appropriate treatment goals, optimize outcomes, and maximize functional independence
- Manage diverse caseload including post-surgical patients, traumatic injuries, neurological conditions, cardiovascular cases, and patients with multiple chronic comorbidities while considering unique psychosocial and environmental factors
- Coordinate patient care through interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation professionals across multiple hospital units
- Evaluate patients for and recommend durable medical equipment to maximize safety and functional independence
- Complete timely, accurate documentation and maintain high productivity while ensuring quality patient outcomes
- Staff Development & Mentorship: Serve as clinical instructor for student physical therapists, facilitating orientation and professional development
- Advise on work methods, practices, and procedures to enhance clinical effectiveness
Physical Therapist
Seaport Scripps Home Health
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Provide comprehensive physical therapy evaluation and treatment for adult and geriatric patients with moderate to high complexity presentations, including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and multi-system conditions
- Manage diverse caseload including post-surgical joint replacements and revisions, vestibular, CVA rehabilitation, congestive heart failure, and patients with multiple chronic comorbidities
- Serve as clinical mentor and preceptor for new physical therapists, facilitating orientation and professional development
- Coordinate patient care as a case manager, as well as interdisciplinary communication, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals
- Evaluate patients for and order durable medical equipment to maximize safety and independence
- Supervise and provide clinical direction to physical therapy assistants in accordance with state practice regulations
- Consistently maintain high productivity standards while delivering quality patient care and completing timely, accurate documentation
Physical Therapist
Palomar Health
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Evaluated and treated moderate to high-acuity inpatients across acute care and skilled nursing settings, addressing complex traumatic injuries, post-operative complications, critical illness, stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, and cardiopulmonary conditions
- Delivered physical therapy services across multiple hospital units including Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedics, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Neurology, and high-acuity skilled nursing facility
- Conducted staff education and in-service training for nursing and rehabilitation teams on safe patient handling, mobility protocols, and equipment utilization
- Served as active member of the Education Committee, developing and implementing training programs to enhance equipment safety and clinical competencies
- Championed interprofessional communication initiatives and patient safety protocols, contributing to improved clinical outcomes and reduced hospital-acquired complications and fall prevention.
Student Physical Therapist
Palm Terrace Care Center
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Completed clinical internship in skilled nursing facility specializing in geriatric rehabilitation and long-term care
Student Physical Therapist
VA Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Completed full-time clinical rotation providing physical therapy services to veteran population under supervision of licensed physical therapist
- Gained exposure to VA healthcare system operations, electronic medical records (CPRS), and veteran-centered care principles
- Treated patients with service-related injuries, polytrauma, PTSD-related conditions, amputations, and complex chronic diseases
Student Physical Therapist
Spooner Physical Therapy
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Gained foundational outpatient orthopedic experience treating diverse musculoskeletal conditions
Physical Therapy Aide/Patient Care Coordinator
ASIS Physical Therapy, Inc.
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Coordinated patient scheduling, insurance verification, and clinical documentation support
- Assisted licensed physical therapists with patient treatments, exercise instruction, and modality application
Intern
Palomar Medical Center
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Observed and assisted in clinical operations and patient care delivery across various hospital departments
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
San Marcos, CA01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Emphasis in Neuromuscular Science
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2015
Skills
- Geriatric Rehabilitation & Fall Risk Management
- Acute Care & Critical Care Physical Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation (CVA, SCI, TBI)
- Orthopedic & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Home Health & Community-Based Care
- Clinical Mentorship & Staff Education
- Case Management & Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
- DME Assessment & Prescription
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Documentation
Accomplishments
- Southern Hills Hospital rehabilitation department Violence Committee Representative 2025
- CSM 2020 - Poster presentation on Aging in Place and received award for social responsibility
- Observation hours in 2018 at Navy Medical Center in San Diego CA under Dr. Jacqueline Moore PT, MPT, ATC, DSc
Certification
- Physical Therapist – State of Nevada (Active)
- Physical Therapist – State of California 2020-2024
- Certified Fall Prevention Specialist (CFPS) – Evergreen Certifications (2021-2024)
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Southern Hills Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Seaport Scripps Home Health
07.2022 - 07.2023
Physical Therapist
Palomar Health
02.2020 - 07.2022
Student Physical Therapist
Palm Terrace Care Center
09.2019 - 11.2019
Student Physical Therapist
VA Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2019
Student Physical Therapist
Spooner Physical Therapy
09.2018 - 10.2018
Physical Therapy Aide/Patient Care Coordinator
ASIS Physical Therapy, Inc.
09.2015 - 03.2017
Intern
Palomar Medical Center
09.2015 - 12.2016
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Emphasis in Neuromuscular Science
San Francisco State University
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (GS-12 Level)
Clinical Leadership & Workflow Coordination: Coordinate workflow and clinical activities, monitor data reports within physical therapy operations to ensure optimal patient care
- Manage staffing requirements and priorities, coordinate work to complete duties accurately and timely
- Communication & Team Development: Articulate and communicate clinical team assignments, projects, problems to solve, actionable events, and objectives
- Advise on work methods, practices, and procedures to enhance clinical effectiveness
- Provide new staff orientation, staff development, and ongoing training
- Demonstrate advanced skill as mentor and coach of clinical team
- Autonomous Clinical Practice: Make autonomous clinical decisions in direct access environment
- Independently evaluate and treat patients seeking physical therapy services
- Perform examinations of individuals with impairments across all body systems
- Interpret findings, select appropriate tests and measures, integrate into comprehensive plans of care
- Establish PT diagnoses and identify appropriate interventions including referrals
- Determine prognosis incorporating examination findings with patient preferences
- Clinical Oversight: Independently provide clinical oversight of Physical Therapy Assistants
- Supervise students on clinical affiliations in Doctoral PT Programs
- Ensure quality care delivery through effective supervision and mentorship