Matthew Morrison
Raleigh
Summary
Attentive Physical Therapist bringing 26 years of hands-on experience and leadership rolls, helping clients regain movement and control pain after physical injury. Well-versed in broad range of planning, treatments and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disabilities. Encouraging and motivated professional passionate about improving patient outcomes and staff development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Physical Therapist
Southpoint Rehab & Healthcare Center
Durham, NC
05.2010 - Current
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities for short term rehab, long term care and outpatient therapy.
- Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
- Incorporated clinical expertise, patient values and best evidence to drive clinical practice.
- Lead PT duties also include paperwork audits, training of staff and providing coverage for the rehab director when they were off
Clinical Director
Clayton Physical Therapy & Wellness
Clayton, NC
09.2006 - 05.2010
- Utilized active listening and interpersonal communication skills to build professional relationships with patients, clinical staff and other stakeholders.
- Assessed and treated orthopedic conditions of all different age groups
- Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each feel comfortable in job positions and prepared to handle various responsibilities.
Physical Therapist/Assistant Director
Springmoor Physical Therapy
Raleigh, NC
09.2004 - 08.2006
- Assistant Director of an outpatient PT clinic in an upscale retirement community
- Primarily exposed to both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation in a geriatric setting
- Utilized manual therapy skills on a daily basis to primarily treat issues/injuries in the shoulder, back, hips and knees.
Department Head/Co-Director of Rehabilitation
The Shore Winds
Rochester, NY
04.2000 - 08.2004
- Promoted new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve quality of life of patients served.
- Administered proper oversight of overtime, productivity and staff utilization to optimize revenue and profitable growth.
Staff Physical Therapist
Finger Lakes Physical Therapy
Geneva, NY
09.1999 - 04.2000
- Customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet specific needs of individual patients in an outpatient setting.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY08.1999
Skills
- Empathetic and Patient
- Gentle and Skilled With Therapy Procedures
- Time Management Proficiency
- Team Training and Supervision
- Physical Assessment
- Pain Management Techniques
- OTAGO Certified
- Elite knowledge in SNF setting
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist - 2004-present in North Carolina
- OTAGO Certified
- Orthopedic Master Clinician (previously thru last employer)
Timeline
Lead Physical Therapist
Southpoint Rehab & Healthcare Center
05.2010 - Current
Clinical Director
Clayton Physical Therapy & Wellness
09.2006 - 05.2010
Physical Therapist/Assistant Director
Springmoor Physical Therapy
09.2004 - 08.2006
Department Head/Co-Director of Rehabilitation
The Shore Winds
04.2000 - 08.2004
Staff Physical Therapist
Finger Lakes Physical Therapy
09.1999 - 04.2000
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Ithaca College