Lori Feit
Freehold,NJ
Summary
More than 22 years of experience as a skilled Physical Therapist in various settings.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Physical Therapist
Senior FellowshipLife
Whiting, NJ
05.2017 - Current
- Evaluated patients and created tailored treatment plans to address specific rehabilitation goals at Pines Village.
- Delivered therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and mobility training during rehabilitation sessions.
- Adjusted interventions based on patient response, pain levels, and functional goals.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and therapy staff on care plans.
- Supervised physical therapists, assistants, aides and other support staff in the delivery of quality care.
- Supervised physical therapy assistants and guided daily treatment workflows.
- Prepared discharge plans and coordinated follow-up care with Select Medical Encore teams.
- Served as a mentor for new hires providing guidance on best practices for successful job performance.
Senior Physical Therapist/ DOR
Select Medical Corporation/ Encore
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Conducted physical therapy evaluations and delivered targeted interventions to enhance residents' mobility and recovery.
- Executed screenings to assess residents' medical necessity for skilled physical therapy services while implementing policies to optimize service utilization.
- Provided caregiver education to nursing staff to allow for implementation of restorative nursing programs for residents. Provided caregiver education prior to facility discharge to ensure safe discharge.
- Determined durable medical equipment needs for residents prior to discharge and for facility utilization.
- Participated in daily interdisciplinary meetings and weekly utilization review conferences to contribute insights and ensure continuity of care.
- Performed scheduling of residents in absence of the director.
Physical Therapist
Ivy Rehabilitation
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Conducted physical therapy evaluations and delivered evidence-based interventions to enhance client rehabilitation outcomes.
- Provided patients with and educated patients on home exercise programs to facilitate the rehabilitation process.
- Communicated regularly with physicians regarding patients' progress.
- Coordinated patient appointments to optimize therapy schedules.
Physical Therapist/ CVA team leader
Health South Rehabilitation
Toms River, New Jersey
08.2004 - 09.2012
- Contributed to development of CVA specialty program, enhancing patient care strategies.
- Assisted with the development of the CVA specialty program.
- Performed weekly CVA education groups to patients and caregivers.
- Delivered multiple in-services for staff on treatment interventions, improving staff competency in CVA care.
- Participated in the intrathecal baclofen screening program.
- Attended weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to assess skilled service requirements.
- Instructed a multitude of students and mentored many new employees.
Education
BSMS - Physical therapy
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY 08.1999 - 01.2004
Skills
- Acute and subacute rehabilitation
- Outpatient rehabilitation
- Neurological population (Neuro IFRAH)
- Big and Loud
- Orthopedic population
- Geriatric care
- Cardiopulmonary population
- Prosthetic training
- Clinical Environment
- Patient Records Management
- Therapy software expertise
Accomplishments
- Clinician of the year 2009 (Health south)
- Neuro_Ifrah Certified
- CVA program development
Timeline
Senior Physical Therapist
Senior FellowshipLife
05.2017 - Current
Senior Physical Therapist/ DOR
Select Medical Corporation/ Encore
04.2014 - 05.2017
Physical Therapist
Ivy Rehabilitation
10.2012 - 03.2014
Physical Therapist/ CVA team leader
Health South Rehabilitation
08.2004 - 09.2012
BSMS - Physical therapy
College of Staten Island
08.1999 - 01.2004