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Mary Tatar

Brockport,NY

Summary

Physical therapist of 19 years with comprehensive background in physical therapy, focused on developing and executing personalized treatment plans. Experience in various settings and with widely diverse populations. Recognized for collaborative team efforts and consistent achievement of therapeutic goals. Reliable and adaptable to changing patient needs, developing excellent patient rapport, proficient in therapeutic exercises and patient assessment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist

Lifetime Assistance, Inc.
10.2016 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
  • Evaluated assistive devices such as walkers, canes, wheelchairs, braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
  • Managed high-volume caseload, trained staff and provided protocols, exercise programs and safety training for 300+ served individuals.
  • Educated staff members via classroom training on proper body mechanics and safety as well as proper safe patient handling procedures.

Physical Therapist

Monroe Community Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2019
  • Inpatient Neurological/Orthopedic/Long Term/Short Term Rehabilitation – Provided coverage on a per diem basis to patients of all ages and abilities with widely varying diagnoses.

Physical Therapist

Unity Health System
06.2010 - 11.2019
  • Outpatient Neurological Rehab, Outpatient Orthopedics, Transitional Care, Brain Injury/Acute Rehab, Inpatient Therapy and Long Term Care – Provided care on a per diem basis to patients of all ages and abilities with widely varying diagnoses.

Physical Therapist

Agape Physical Therapy
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Outpatient Orthopedic Private Practice – Provide care in clinic and aquatic environments to people of varying age and diagnosis. A

Physical Therapist

Lakeside Physical Therapy
05.2008 - 04.2013
  • Hospital-based Outpatient/Orthopedic and Inpatient – Evaluated, established a plan of care for and treated patients with orthopedic and neurologic conditions. 15+ patients per day.
  • Participated in the Lakeside Memorial Hospital Stroke Committee and Rochester Area Stroke Subcommittee.

Physical Therapist

Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes
10.2009 - 06.2010
  • Pediatrics - Evaluated and provided treatment to children with varying levels of ability from birth through 5 years at home or in preschool/daycare settings.
  • Participated in Early Intervention and preschool-aged programs.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.

Physical Therapist

CPRochester
07.2006 - 05.2008
  • Individual Health Services (Adult), Pediatric Therapy Services (Pediatric) – Evaluated, established a plan of care for and provided treatment to adults and children with various neurological and orthopedic conditions.
  • Provided aquatic physical therapy to adults and children with various diagnoses daily.
  • Evaluated, provided justification for and maintained manual and power mobility devices, orthoses and assistive devices.

Physical Therapist

Mary Cariola Children’s Center
07.2006 - 08.2006
  • Pediatrics – Evaluated and provided treatment to children with varying levels of ability from age 18 months through 20 years during the summer school session.
  • Participated in Early Intervention and modified physical education classes.
  • Evaluated present functional levels of students.
  • Co-treated with speech therapy and occupational therapy.
  • Assisted with splint fabrication and modification, orthosis and wheelchair modification/recommendation.

Relief Employee

Lifetime Assistance Incorporated
01.2001 - 07.2006
  • Group home setting

Education

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY
05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Nazareth University
Rochester
05.2005

Skills

  • Home exercise programs
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Balance training
  • Injury prevention
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Functional mobility
  • Staff education and training
  • Safety management
  • Pediatric therapy

Certification

  • Licensed and Registered Physical Therapist in New York State.
  • License No. 028460

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Lifetime Assistance, Inc.
10.2016 - Current

Physical Therapist

Monroe Community Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2019

Physical Therapist

Agape Physical Therapy
08.2013 - 08.2014

Physical Therapist

Unity Health System
06.2010 - 11.2019

Physical Therapist

Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes
10.2009 - 06.2010

Physical Therapist

Lakeside Physical Therapy
05.2008 - 04.2013

Physical Therapist

CPRochester
07.2006 - 05.2008

Physical Therapist

Mary Cariola Children’s Center
07.2006 - 08.2006

Relief Employee

Lifetime Assistance Incorporated
01.2001 - 07.2006

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Nazareth University

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Nazareth University
Mary Tatar