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MEKEIA STEVENSON

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Professional with background in physical rehabilitation and patient care. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, patient assessment, and treatment planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make meaningful impact in patient recovery and well-being.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

FOX REHAB (part-time)
06.2025 - Current
  • Developed personalized treatment plans for diverse patient populations to enhance recovery outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve therapeutic interventions and optimize patient progress.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff in advanced therapeutic techniques and clinical best practices for improved service delivery.

Physical Therapist

SEQUOIA HEALTHCARE (prn)
06.2024 - Current
  • Hired as a physical therapist to perform patient care in the skilled nursing setting
  • Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
  • Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
  • Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.

Physical Therapist

SOUTHEASTERN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Nominated as an outstanding physical therapy with Findadoc.com 2023 while working at this Outpatient Physical Therapy facility
  • Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
  • Assessed patient needs through physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans.

Traveling Physical Therapist

CENTRA HEALTHCARE
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Traveled to South Boston, VA and West End, NC to perform skilled services to the skilled nursing home population
  • Educated patients, caregivers, and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.

Physical Therapist

PRN PHYSICAL THERAPY
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Perform skilled physical therapy in an outpatient setting for a variety of complexity diagnoses
  • 1 of 1900 employees to parent company PRN Physical Therapy
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.

Physical Therapist

EMPOWER PHYSICAL THERAPY
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Provided physical therapy skill set to patients of varied ages in outpatient setting to promote return to: club and school athletics, work, and home / community participation
  • Volunteer for physical therapy check-in at Special Olympics 2019
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes

Physical Therapist

SYNERTX (SENIOR REHAB SOLUTIONS)
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • PRN Therapist 2012-2015
  • Performed skilled therapy intervention to the geriatric population with varied complexity diagnoses post return home to ensure safety and return of function
  • The telemetry monitored patients required intermittent nursing collaboration
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
  • Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.

Traveling\Contract Physical Therapist

Supplemental/ Ethika Group/ AMN/ OPT
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Collaborated with chiropractors, allied health professionals, and physicians to provide rehabilitation services in a variety of patients with mild, moderate, and severe complexities that impeded functionality within their daily lifestyle from infants to geriatrics, with special involvement at United Cerebral Palsy
  • Provided services within varied facilities that include home setting, skilled nursing facility, specialty hospital, chiropractor/wellness facility and outpatient therapy services

Physical Therapist

APEX PHYSICAL THERAPY
12.2011 - 10.2012
  • Provided skilled therapy services to orthopedic patients with multiple injuries pre and post-surgery
  • First time using electronic health data for computer software in outpatient setting

Physical Therapist

INNOVATIVE SENIOR CARE
07.2011 - 10.2012
  • Provided skilled therapy in variety of settings, including independent living, assisted living, home health, and skilled nursing facilities
  • Site visits at multiple locations

Physical Therapist

HAND AND REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS
03.2005 - 06.2011
  • Provided high-quality therapy services to orthopedic patients of varied diagnosis pre and post-surgery
  • Facility received patient satisfaction rating of 96%

Physical Therapist

NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITAL
02.2004 - 03.2005
  • Worked closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in variety of units, including trauma, orthopedics, medical/surgical, neurology, neurosurgery, and cardiology
  • Collaborated with medical research team to investigate pediatric cerebral palsy in baclofen trial

Education

Master of Arts - Physical Therapy

Winston-Salem State University
12.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
05.2000

Skills

  • Home exercise programs
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Balance training
  • Clinical reasoning

Accomplishments

  • Findadoc.com 2023 PT Nominee and Recipient
  • Outstanding Performance and Accomplishment Award in 2003

Affiliations

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Timeline

Physical Therapist

FOX REHAB (part-time)
06.2025 - Current

Physical Therapist

SEQUOIA HEALTHCARE (prn)
06.2024 - Current

Physical Therapist

SOUTHEASTERN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS
03.2023 - 12.2023

Traveling Physical Therapist

CENTRA HEALTHCARE
12.2022 - 03.2023

Physical Therapist

PRN PHYSICAL THERAPY
08.2022 - 12.2022

Physical Therapist

EMPOWER PHYSICAL THERAPY
08.2019 - 11.2019

Physical Therapist

SYNERTX (SENIOR REHAB SOLUTIONS)
06.2018 - 10.2018

Traveling\Contract Physical Therapist

Supplemental/ Ethika Group/ AMN/ OPT
01.2013 - 01.2016

Physical Therapist

APEX PHYSICAL THERAPY
12.2011 - 10.2012

Physical Therapist

INNOVATIVE SENIOR CARE
07.2011 - 10.2012

Physical Therapist

HAND AND REHABILITATION SPECIALISTS
03.2005 - 06.2011

Physical Therapist

NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITAL
02.2004 - 03.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Master of Arts - Physical Therapy

Winston-Salem State University

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