Megan Keel
Columbia,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated Physical Therapist with 14 years experience, with a desire to take on new challenges in the Pelvic Floor and Woman's health physical therapy field. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Rehab Services-Acute Care
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
Austin, TX
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Provided leadership, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to 10 departmental clinicians.
- Supervised daily activities for Rehab inpatient PT, OT, SLP, and wound care services, as well as Outpatient SLP services.
- Assisted with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
- Determined and coordinated daily staffing assignments and staffing levels.
- Coordinated patient care with other members of the healthcare team (MD, CM, Nursing) to ensure effective and efficient patent care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
- Participated in the direct delivery of care of Physical therapy-acute care, orthopedic surgeries, ICU/IMC, geriatric and wound care patients.
- Assisted with pressure injury staging for all hospital patients, completed ERS reviews on all HAPI's.
- Participated in monthly Ortho co-management meetings, care transitions/readmissions meetings , SERT reviews, Patient safety council meetings, EOC meetings
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Assisted in creating budgets for departmental expenses including personnel costs.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Physical Therapist
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
Austin, TX
08.2007 - 08.2014
- Examined, evaluated, and treated patients of widespread diagnoses/medical conditions including orthopedic, neurological, respiratory, general medicine, geriatric care, and wound care in the med/surgical unit, IMC/ICU and ED.
- Formulated individualized care plans-identifying impairments, selecting appropriate interventions/treatments, creating short and long term goals, discharge planning, and DME recommendations.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as ambulation and transfers.
- Demonstrated safe techniques for handling and positioning patients during exercise or therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
- Attended continuing education courses relevant to physical therapy practice.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Dallas, TX08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2003
Skills
- Training and Development
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Building
- Schedule Development
- Safety Management
- Empathetic and Patient
- Treatment Planning
- Acute Rehabilitation Background
- Geriatrics Experience
- CPR Training
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Time Management Proficiency
Continuing Education
- Herman and Wallace-Pelvic Floor Level 1 course, completed 9/17/2023 (23.75 hours)
- Core Exercise Solutions-Intro to the Pelvic Floor and Diastis Recti: Essentials, completed 8/29/2023 (5 hours)
- Evaluation Strategies for the Pelvic Floor, completed 10/19/2023 (1.5 hours)
Professional Licensure
- License Number: 2023025721
- License Type: Physical Therapist-Missouri Board Of Registration for the Healing Arts
- Issued on 6/28/2023
- Previously Licensed in Texas-License Number 1176773
Timeline
Supervisor of Rehab Services-Acute Care
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
08.2014 - 05.2022
Physical Therapist
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
08.2007 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
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