Lori Chinn
Somerset,KY
Summary
Licensed physical therapist with years of experience treating pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Polished in treating various injuries and restoring mobility. Excellent communicator with outstanding patient rapport-building skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Lifeline Health Care
Monticello, KY
02.2023 - Current
- Successfully deliver in-home physical therapy treatments with a focus on aging populations.
- Home Evaluations to include fall assessments, home safety, and individualized treatment plans.
- Integrate functional mobility training with personalized education, to promote independence in the home.
Clinic Director
Cumberland Foot & Ankle / Upperline Health
Somerset, KY
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Managed clinic operations including insurance approvals and patient scheduling.
- Provided outpatient rehabilitation for foot and ankle injuries, orthopedic, and diabetic conditions.
- Developed aquatic therapy program with Hydroworx Aquatic Treadmill, creating condition-specific protocols, safety protocols, chemical management to maintain water balance, and develop patient aquatic exercise programs.
Physical Therapist
Lifeline Home Health
Whitley City, KY
01.2006 - 01.2019
- LHC National Therapist Of The Month Oct 2014.
- Adjusted treatment plans based on patient progress, home dynamics, and long-term goals.
- Delivered care to patients with chronic illnesses and mobility impairments in rural communities.
- Emphasized function restoration through tailored exercise, balance training, fall prevention education.
Physical Therapist
Winchester, Patton, Burgess, LLC
Whitley City, KY
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Outpatient physical therapy clinic provided quality care in a rural community.
- Customized recovery plans based on post-operative protocols, sports injuries, and chronic pain conditions.
PRN Physical Therapist
Lifeline Home Health
Somerset, KY
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Provided Evaluations, individualized treatment plans which supported transitions from acute care to home by improving functional abilities and safety in the home.
Physical Therapist
Rehab Therapy Associates
Somerset, KY
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Worked with pediatric patients to improve motor skills, and mobility.
- Delivered inpatient rehab services at LCRH following acute illness or injury.
- Provided care in diverse settings: inpatient, school systems, and long-term care facilities.
- Involved with team-based discharge planning, with clear documentation of patient functional ability, along with recommendations for ongoing care needs.
Physical Therapist
Lifeline Home Health
Somerset, KY
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Focused on restoring independence at home thru strengthening exercises, mobility training for safety, balance training, and individualized home exercise program.
Education
M.S. - Physical Therapy
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI01.1991
B.S. - Biology, Zoology
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI01.1986
Skills
- Patient Evaluations
- Outpatient Experience
- Home Health Experience
- Aquatic Therapy
- Clinical Supervision
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- PTA Supervision
- Interpersonal Skills
- Education Experience
- Fall Risk Assessment
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Lifeline Health Care
02.2023 - Current
Clinic Director
Cumberland Foot & Ankle / Upperline Health
09.2019 - 02.2023
Physical Therapist
Lifeline Home Health
01.2006 - 01.2019
Physical Therapist
Winchester, Patton, Burgess, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2015
PRN Physical Therapist
Lifeline Home Health
01.1996 - 01.2006
Physical Therapist
Rehab Therapy Associates
01.1994 - 01.1996
Physical Therapist
Lifeline Home Health
01.1991 - 01.1994
M.S. - Physical Therapy
Andrews University
B.S. - Biology, Zoology
Andrews University