Margaret Young
Summary
Experienced Staff Physical Therapist offering a strong track record in patient care, rehabilitation program development, and team collaboration. Skills include manual therapy techniques, individualized treatment planning, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Have contributed significantly in improving patient mobility and managing pain through innovative therapeutic procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
UPMC
Newcastle, PA
04.2016 - Current
- Evaluated patients' physical abilities and developed tailored rehabilitation plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and home exercise programs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient recovery outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Utilized advanced therapeutic equipment for effective rehabilitation sessions.
- Documented patient records accurately to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards related to physical therapy practice.
- Performed assessments including musculoskeletal testing, manual muscle tests, range of motion measurements, postural evaluation, gait analysis, balance assessment and functional capacity evaluations.
- Provided physical therapy treatment to patients in accordance with their individualized plan of care.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive rehabilitation programs for a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Utilized various therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation units, cold packs, hot packs, ice massage tools.
- Assisted patients in developing realistic short-term and long-term goals for recovery from illness or injury.
- Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, blood pressure and pulse oximetry before initiating therapeutic procedures.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Provided gait training and assisted with the use of assistive devices to improve mobility and independence.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and home exercise programs to promote long-term health.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN 06.1997 - 06.2000
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Treatment planning
- Evidence-based practice
- Rehabilitation program development
- Wheelchair assessment
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Gait analysis
- Therapeutic exercise
- Vestibular rehabilitation
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
UPMC
04.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Evansville
06.1997 - 06.2000