Seasoned Physical Therapist with a proven track record at St Joseph Hospital enhancing patient mobility and function through expert application of therapeutic intervention and exceptional patient relations during acute care stay .
Experienced Physical Therapist in Home Health Care setting Specializes in geriatric therapy, achieving significant outcomes in patient recovery and injury prevention and lower risk for rehoslitalization so patient can optimize their function and be able to remain same in their home or chosen living arrangement
Certified in Advanced Competency in Home Health, adept at leading teams for comprehensive care delivery.
> Evaluate patients in the home setting. Review medical history and referral documents , completes assessment to determine physical and psychosocial functioning. Evaluates need for durable medical devices and provides recommendation
> Developing treatment plans: Customize plan of care that outlines patient's goals and expected outcomes
>Implementing treatments/ interventions: Utilise therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, functional training , manual therapy, gait training etc to assist patient improve their mobility in the home, reduce pain and prevent injury and hospitalization
> Patient Education: Teach patient, patient's family, caregivers on home program about recovery process and recommend durable medical equipment
> Monitoring Progress: Documents progress and modifying plan of care . Reports to primary care physician or referring physician on outcomes of plan of care
> Supervising Assistants: Supervises PTA and home health aides as appropriate
> Maintaining Patient Record: Keeps track of patient records and goals
> Coordination with Team Members: Communicates with care team regarding patient needs, concerns and outcomes of care
Same as current job.
> Completes patient evaluation and developing as well as implementing plan of care for patients in acute care . Patients with neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac and general medical conditions . Recorded patient response to therapies and made adjustments in treatment plan ,monitored progress
> Coordinated with team members such as nurses, aides, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, hospitalists, specialists involved with patient
> Communicates and participates with care team meetings and family conference
> Established plan of care , measurable goals for patient for restoration of function
> Provided patient and family / caregiver education and guidance for restoration of function
> Supervised PTA and managed about 6-8 patients a day