Mary Hernandez

• Provided evaluation and treatment to homebound patients in their homes to restore function and improve safety.
• Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury/fall prevention, and therapeutic treatments to maximize their independence.
• Pursued addition of PTA to provide increased ability to serve patient and improve productivity and cost efficiency of agency.
• Developed partnership with Pacific University and acted as Clinical Instructor
• Performed Wheelchair Seating Evaluations and provided detailed letters of medical necessity for manual and power wheelchairs
• Performed education on pressure injury prevention and managed acquisition of pressure relief devices (cushions, overlays, offloading adaptive options)
• Frequently coordinated equipment needs for patient including hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
• EMR experience including EPIC, Netsmart, Allscripts.
• Supervised clinical students and Physical Therapy Assistants
• Provided training/orientation for new rehab members.
• Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
• Assisted with problem-solving for recruitment of additional members for rehab team.

• Managed high-volume caseload in Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic
• Provided Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment for all ages (pediatric-geriatric) and various diagnosis with focus on orthopedic and neurological impairments.
• Performed Functional Capacity Evaluations for return to work clients and new hire programs.
• Provided modalities, manual therapy, exercise programs and education for health promotion.
• Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes

Contracted Physical Therapy and Wound Care Services to acute hospital, outpatient and skilled facilities.

Certification as Certified Wound Care Specialist through American Board of Wound Management 2002-2014

• Provided Physical Therapy Evaluation and treatment in outpatient clinic focusing on diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
• Provided community education for health promotion activities focused on people living with diabetes.

• Implemented new wellness/health care promotion program in local Assisted Living Facilities.
• Provided skilled evaluation and treatment for short term rehab clients and occasional longterm restorative programs.
• Performed home safety assessments, caregiver and family education.

• Performed Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment in acute care hospital setting.
• Performed occasional rotations providing outpatient Physical Therapy.
• Performed both acute and outpatient wound care with up and coming products
• Member of Wound Care Committe in Hospital promoting development of improved techniques in wound care and implementation in the hospital
• Supervised Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides
• Performed functional Capacity Evaluations for new hires and return to work employees