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Meghan McCarty

Pearland,TX

Summary

Hardworking and reliable physical therapist with strong ability in treating pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Offering patient centered care utilizing evidence-based practice. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Texas Children Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.

Pediatric Physical Therpist

Cole Pediatric Therapy
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.

Physical Therapist

Hendrick Center for Rehab
04.2017 - 05.2021
  • Evaluated student gross motor development, safety, and functional mobility needs utilizing observation, clinical judgement, and assessments such as Harris County Developmental Assessment and TGMD-2.
  • Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Provided consultation to parents and teachers on various topics such as gross motor development, seating needs, and promoting independence and safety in the school.
  • Evaluated and assessed outpatient pediatric patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities using standardized assessment tools such as PDMS-2, BOT-2, and DayC-2.
  • Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
  • Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
  • Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
  • Adhered to healthcare documentation protocol in charting patients' progress and updating departmental records using Apollo.
  • Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
  • Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Care Options for Kids
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
  • Adhered to healthcare documentation protocol in charting patients' progress and updating departmental records using KanTime.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
  • Provided home pediatric physical therapy evaluation and treatment services to children with developmental, neurological and genetic disorders.

Physical Therapist

BenchMark Physical Therapy
05.2015 - 03.2017
  • Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
  • Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice, electrical, and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs.
  • Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
  • Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
  • Adhered to healthcare documentation protocol in charting patients' progress and updating departmental records using RainTree.
  • Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
  • Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
  • Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX
12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Psychology

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX
12.2011

Skills

  • Outpatient therapy, home health, and school-based background
  • Pediatrics
  • CPR trained
  • Medicaid billing competency
  • Empathetic and patient
  • Empowering patient families
  • Developing strong patient/family rapport
  • Time management proficiency
  • Patient care coordination
  • Strong communicator
  • Active listener
  • Scheduling
  • Discharge planning
  • Injury prevention
  • Developmental delay
  • Musckuloskeletal disorders
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Treatment planning
  • Home exercise program
  • Parent/caregiver training
  • Adept in standardized gross motor tests

Certification

  • Licensed Physical Therapist - Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, #1288811 2017 - Present
  • Licensed Physical Therapist - Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy, #10474 May 2014 - Nov 2017
  • American Red Cross BLS Provider 2010 – Present

Timeline

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Texas Children Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Pediatric Physical Therpist

Cole Pediatric Therapy
07.2021 - 12.2021

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Care Options for Kids
08.2020 - 02.2021

Physical Therapist

Hendrick Center for Rehab
04.2017 - 05.2021

Physical Therapist

BenchMark Physical Therapy
05.2015 - 03.2017

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Hardin-Simmons University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Psychology

Hardin-Simmons University

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