Matthew Dumas, PT
Pomfret Center,CT
Summary
Caring Physical Therapist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and therapy-program design and execution. Enthusiastic and dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team. Enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care as a PhysicalTherapist for geriatric and orthopedic patients.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Reliant Pro Rehab LLC
Plano, IL
12.2021 - Current
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
Physical Therapist
HealthPRO
Plainfield, CT
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
Physical Therapist
UCONN Health Center
Farmington, CT
10.2018 - 12.2019
Physical Therapist
AMN Healthcare (Club Staffing)
Irving, TX
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Facility: UCONN HEALTH CENTER, Farmington, CT
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care
- Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals
- Used Epic to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers
- Directly supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
Physical Therapist
Healthpro
Plainfield, CT
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, arthritis, Parkinson’s, stroke and neuropathies
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Accurately completed insurance and Medicaid billing and OASIS documentations in timely manner
- Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices
- Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of physical therapy assistants and patients
- Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities
- Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process
- Directly supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers
Physical Therapist
Masonicare Home Health and Hospice
Danielson, CT
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Accurately completed insurance and Medicaid billing and OASIS documentations in timely manner
- Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation
- Educated patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices
- Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability
- Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process
- Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals
- Worked per-diem as a staff Physical Therapist from Nov 2006 to Aug 2010
Physical Therapist
Tristate Rehab and Sports Center
Putnam, CT
08.2002 - 08.2012
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson\'s, stroke and neuropathies
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation
- Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of physical therapy assistants and patients
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling
- Facilitated outpatient physical therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process
- Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration
- Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals
- Directly supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers
- Established positive rapport with patients
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers
Physical Therapist
Day Kimball Hospital
Putnam, CT
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson\'s, stroke and neuropathies
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation
- Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of physical therapy assistants and patients
- Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling
- Tested and measured patients\' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency
- Facilitated outpatient physical therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process
- Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration
- Treated wounds gently and thoroughly
- Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals
- Directly supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers
- Established positive rapport with patients
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT1993
Skills
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Home health care expertise
- Program development
- Patient-focused therapy
- Specialization in sports injuries and therapy
- Skilled in patient relations
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- McKesson documentation knowledge
- Home Exercise Programs
- Therapy Procedures
- Outpatient Therapy
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Patient Goals
- Lessen Pain
- Functional Mobility
- Home Care
- Multidisciplinary Case-Management Team
- Quality Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Records management specialist
- Computer skills
- Documentation skills
- Optima, Point Click Care, McKesson, and Epic software proficiency
Certification
- Licensed RPT, State of Mass and CT
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Reliant Pro Rehab LLC
12.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist
HealthPRO
12.2019 - 12.2021
Physical Therapist
UCONN Health Center
10.2018 - 12.2019
Physical Therapist
AMN Healthcare (Club Staffing)
04.2018 - 10.2018
Physical Therapist
Healthpro
07.2016 - 04.2018
Physical Therapist
Masonicare Home Health and Hospice
08.2013 - 05.2016
Physical Therapist
Tristate Rehab and Sports Center
08.2002 - 08.2012
Physical Therapist
Day Kimball Hospital
08.2000 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Connecticut