MEGAN SCHUH
Cleveland,TN
Summary
To obtain a new Physical Therapy position to continue my growth in the field. Also, to be a collaborative and compassionate professional driven to help people improve movement and functional independence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care and Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist, DPT
HCA Healthcare - Parkridge MC
Chattanooga
02.2022 - Current
- Perform evaluations, assessments, and appropriate plans of care with attainable and individualized goals for improving the functional mobility and independence of patients
- Provide treatments related to improvements in balance, coordination, strengthening, activity tolerance, gait, transfers, and daily functions
- Work closely with orthopedic, rehab, and other physicians with the goal of improving overall musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and whole body functions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments by observing responses to interventions.
- Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
Home Health Physical Therapist
Accentcare Home Health Agency
Cleveland, TN
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided education about disease processes, medications side effects and lifestyle modifications needed after discharge from physical therapy services.
- Monitored patient progress and outcomes through documentation of evaluation results, treatment notes and discharge summaries.
- Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Developed individualized rehabilitation goals based on the patient's needs and abilities, with additional focus on patient and patient caregiver education and safety.
EKG Technician, Telemetry Technician
CHI Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing EKG tests on patients.
- Assisted with stress tests, holter monitors, pacemaker checks and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
- Worked closely with nurses to provide assistance during emergency situations involving heart problems.
- Prepared reports summarizing patient data collected from EKG tests for review by physician.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, analyzed data, and reported findings to medical staff.
Nursing Care Partner/CNA
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, mobility and ambulation.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology -
East Carolina University
05.2016
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Acute rehabilitation background
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Psychiatric Hospital Physical Therapy
- LSVT- BIG certified
- HHC Physical therapy/OASIS
Notes
Gaps in employment occurred due to completing education.
School Experiences/ Clinical Rotations
- Encompass Health Rehab Hospital, Chattanooga, TN, Spring 2021, 15 weeks, Neurological, Cardiac, Orthopedics, and Geriatrics
- Cumberland Medical Center, Crossville, TN, Summer 2020, 6 weeks, Acute Care and Orthopedics experience
- Life Care Centers of America, Ooltewah, TN, Summer 2020, 8 weeks, Skilled Nursing and Neurological Experience
- Results Physiotherapy, Ringgold, GA, Summer 2019, 7 weeks, Outpatient Orthopedics
- Project Mentor, Greenville, NC, 01/2016 - 04/2016, Mentor for obese children ages 12-18 in lower Socioeconomic statuses.
Certifications/ Affiliations
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 08/31/2024
- American Physical Therapy Association
- CITI Program Training
- LSVT-Big Certified, 11/20/20
Timeline
Home Health Physical Therapist
Accentcare Home Health Agency
04.2024 - 08.2024
Acute Care and Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist, DPT
HCA Healthcare - Parkridge MC
02.2022 - Current
EKG Technician, Telemetry Technician
CHI Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2019
Nursing Care Partner/CNA
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
10.2016 - 03.2018
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology -
East Carolina University
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