Marianne Vuckovich
Libertyville,IL
Summary
Results-driven Kinesiotherapist with a successful history at Just Be Fit Physical Therapy, achieving a 95% improvement in patient outcomes through innovative therapeutic methods. Proficient in communication and problem-solving, with the ability to develop tailored care plans and lead interdisciplinary teams effectively. Expertise in manual therapy and patient education, consistently raising satisfaction scores. Aiming to further enhance patient care by integrating advanced rehabilitation techniques.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kinesiotherapist
Just Be Fit Physical Therapy
Deerfield, IL
01.2007 - Current
- Provide individualized physical therapy treatments to patients with various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Population ranges from ages 12 to 102 years old.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans based on thorough evaluations and assessments of patients' functional abilities.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and modalities such as electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, traction, cupping, and shock-wave therapy.
- Monitor patient progress regularly, and adjust treatment plans accordingly to optimize outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care for patients.
- Educate patients, their families, and caregivers on injury prevention strategies, home exercise programs, and adaptive equipment usage.
- Manage a caseload of 50 to 60 patients per week while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Document accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in regular staff meetings to discuss patient cases, share best practices, and enhance clinical skills.
- Achieved an average improvement rate of 95% in patients' range of motion through targeted therapeutic exercises.
- Reduced pain levels by 90% for chronic pain sufferers through the implementation of specialized manual therapy techniques.
- Increase patient satisfaction scores by an average of 98% through effective communication, empathy, and personalized care approaches.
Kinesiotherapist
North Suburban Wellness
Highland Park, Illinois
01.2011 - 01.2013
- As a Certified Power Plate Instructor, I administered Power Plate exercise programs to orthopedic and neurological patients ranging from 12 to 75 years old.
Kinesiotherapist
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
North Chicago, Illinois
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided scientifically based exercise principles adapted to enhance the strength, endurance, and mobility of veterans with functional limitations or those requiring extended physical conditioning.
- Worked in the clinic with as many as four patients at a time, administering musculoskeletal and biomechanical testing, and developing treatment plans to restore function and return patients to productive daily activity levels.
- Taught exercise regimes in a group setting, both in the gym and in an Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program pool. Classes varied in size from 10 to 25 participants, and varied in age from 20 to 90 years old.
- Ran the Major Medical Clinic, which provided durable medical equipment for veterans in need.
Kinesiotherapist
Schuldt Performance Center
Highland Park, Illinois
10.1995 - 02.2006
- Administered exercise-based rehabilitation programs to patients, and provided hands-on skills such as myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and modality application to relieve pain and cure injuries in populations ranging from children to geriatric patients.
- Performed insurance billing for the patient's physical therapy coverage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care for patients.
- Educated patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, home exercise programs, and adaptive equipment usage.
- Monitored patient progress regularly, and adjusted treatment plans accordingly to optimize outcomes.
Kinesiotherapist
Fit and Functional, LLC
Highland Park, Illinois
01.2003 - 01.2006
- I taught performance training classes to children aged 2 to 10 years old, designed to decrease injury, improve balance, improve coordination, raise kinesthetic awareness, and address sensory integration issues to improve activities of daily living and/or sports prowess.
Kinesiotherapist
Neuroscience Center
Lake Forest, Illinois
10.1993 - 10.1995
- Under the guidance of a neurologist, I implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and modalities, to address varying pain syndromes.
- Educated patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, home exercise programs, and adaptive equipment usage.
- Worked with a variety of neurological patients with issues from Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Huntington's disease, ALS, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries, providing neuromuscular rehabilitation programs to help restore function, balance, and improve activities of daily living.
Kinesiotherapist
Health Plus Network
Bannockburn, Illinois
05.1988 - 06.1993
- Developed comprehensive exercise treatment plans based on thorough evaluations and assessments of patients' functional abilities.
- Worked with a healthcare team to learn skills ranging from soft tissue therapy, modality usage, and postural training techniques.
- Provided therapeutic treatment for injury relief and prevention for amateur and professional athletes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-1987
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL12-1985
Skills
- Problem resolution
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Planning
- Organizational skills
- Recordkeeping
- Organization and time management
- Self-Directed
- Teamwork and collaboration
- [Equipment] operation
Affiliations
- Volleyball
- Interior Design
Certification
- Cetified Kinesiotherapist-since 1991
- Certified Power Plate Instructor-since 2007
Timeline
Kinesiotherapist
North Suburban Wellness
01.2011 - 01.2013
Kinesiotherapist
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
01.2010 - 01.2013
Kinesiotherapist
Just Be Fit Physical Therapy
01.2007 - Current
Kinesiotherapist
Fit and Functional, LLC
01.2003 - 01.2006
Kinesiotherapist
Schuldt Performance Center
10.1995 - 02.2006
Kinesiotherapist
Neuroscience Center
10.1993 - 10.1995
Kinesiotherapist
Health Plus Network
05.1988 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Moraine Valley Community College
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