Maria Simone

• Created a culture of continuous improvement within the practice by encouraging feedback from both patients and staff, leading to ongoing enhancements in service quality.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized treatment plans based on individual needs.
• Increased patient referrals by establishing strong relationships with local healthcare providers and community organizations.
• Achieved higher levels of functional independence in patients through goal setting and focused interventions.
• Participated in community outreach and educational programs to raise awareness about orthopedic and pelvic health conditions.

● Conducted thorough assessments of patients' home environments to ensure safety and recommend modifications.

● Developed customized home exercise programs (HEP) for patients to promote mobility and improve their quality of life.

● Collaborated with patients, families, and caregivers to educate them about proper techniques, assistive devices, and injury prevention strategies.

● Delivered one-on-one physical therapy sessions in patients' homes, focusing on mobility enhancement, pain management, and functional improvement.

● Evaluated patients' home equipment and

recommended appropriate modifications or assistive devices to enhance safety and independence.

● Offered emotional support and motivation to patients, empowering them to actively participate in their recovery process.

● Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling to accommodate patients' needs and ensure consistent therapy sessions.

Outpatient Physical Therapy Experience:

● Conducted thorough evaluations of patients' conditions and collaborated with them to establish realistic goals for rehabilitation.

● Designed personalized treatment plans focused on pain management, functional improvement, and injury prevention for diverse orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

● Employed manual therapy techniques such as joint mobilizations, soft tissue mobilizations, and myofascial release to enhance patients' mobility and

alleviate pain.

● Developed and supervised progressive exercise programs tailored to individual needs, including strength training, flexibility exercises, and

proprioceptive training.

● Educated patients about proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and home exercise programs to

empower them in managing their conditions outside of therapy sessions.

● Demonstrated excellent communication skills to build rapport with patients, explain treatment plans, and provide emotional support throughout the rehabilitation process.

Neurological Rehabilitation Experience:

● Designed and implemented specialized rehabilitation programs for patients with neurological disorders, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson's disease.

● Conducted thorough initial assessments to identify patients' impairments, functional limitations, and individual goals.

● Developed comprehensive treatment plans targeting balance, coordination, gait training, and motor skills improvement.