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Megan Grandone

Glen Carbon,IL

Summary

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

Timeline

Acute Care Physical Therapist

ApexNetwork Physical Therapy
05.2021 - Current

Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist

Liberty Village Of Maryville
03.2015 - 05.2021

Inpatient and Outpatient Physical Therapist

ApexNetwork Physical Therapy
06.2013 - 03.2015

Rural Outpatient Physical Therapist

Cottage Rehab And Sports Medicine
02.2002 - 06.2013

Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Central Illinois Orthopedic Center At DMH
01.2001 - 02.2002

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Washington University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Millikin University
Megan Grandone