Enthusiastic, driven team player with an extensive background as a healthcare provider seeking an opportunity to continue to serve my community in a new role!
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Physical Therapist
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy
Greenville, IL
05.2021 - Current
Conducted clinical evaluations and constructed a plan care to guide treatment for successful patient outcomes.
Collaborated with other disciplines (MD, nurses, case managers, and pharmacists) to develop safe patient discharge plans in daily interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, precautions, safety techniques, home exercise programs and progression of treatment techniques to achieve maximum treatment benefits.
Completed thorough documentation for insurance and medicare-related reimbursement accurately and in a timely fashion.
Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist
Liberty Village Of Maryville
Maryville, IL
03.2015 - 05.2021
Conducted evaluations, re-assessments and discharge reviews on physical therapy patients as well as frequent screening assessments on SNF residents to determine need for services.
Educated staff members in lifting and body mechanic techniques for safe delivery of patient care.
Communicated discharge recommendations to medical doctors, case managers, nurses, patients and families in care plan meetings.
Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
Submitted supplemental documentation to support further insurance authorization on patients' behalf.
Inpatient and Outpatient Physical Therapist
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy
Greenville, IL
06.2013 - 03.2015
Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules to accomodate the demands of both outpatient and inpatient therapy needs.
Planned individually designed treatment programs to focus on the achievement of patient-centered goals.
Increased weekly average patient visit volume through improved scheduling and education in the benefits of consistent effort in therapy treatment sessions.
Communicated pertinent results, progress or challenges to physicians through detailed documentation.
Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities and techniques by attending professional development opportunities.
Rural Outpatient Physical Therapist
Cottage Rehab And Sports Medicine
Monmouth, IL
02.2002 - 06.2013
Acted as the supervising physical therapist over a staff of physical therapy assistants and athletic trainers in an outpatient setting with a broad variety of clients, including neurologic, orthopedic, pediatric and geriatric patients.
Maintained acute care skill techniques through weekend rotations at the associated hospital, providing care in the intensive care, acute care and subacute settings.
Delivered educational speeches, primarily focusing on wellness techniques, at community events.
Provided home health physical therapy services on a more limited basis to aid the associated home health agency during staffing shortages.
Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Central Illinois Orthopedic Center At DMH
Decatur, IL
01.2001 - 02.2002
Performed all aspects of physical therapy care from evaluation to point of discharge with a more specific patient population comprised of those with orthopedic injury and going through post-surgical rehabilitation.
Worked closely with physicians and staff in an orthopedic center to deliver care with more direct collaboration with their staff.
Participated in community outreach programs to educate the public regarding orthopedic and sports injury prevention.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Washington University
St Louis, MO
12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Millikin University
Decatur, IL
05.1998
Skills
Skilled in numerous EMR documentation platforms, including Epic, Casmba, WebPT, PTPractice Pro as well as computer programs such as Microsoft Office tools
Extensive healthcare experience with scientific background and motivation for continual learning
Diligent worker, adept at time management and able to prioritize multiple projects
Dynamic communicator, who values the development of interpersonal relationships