MELANIE SEAMAN
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Patient-focused Physical Therapist with extensive knowledge of sports injuries and therapy. Strong background in athletic coaching and personal training. Conscientious Physical Therapist with a reputation for motivating patients and facilitating quick recoveries. Offering expertise in administering orthopedic therapies and helping patients adjust to assistive devices. Extremely organized and adept at accurate record keeping.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Manager
Vibrant Care Rehabilitation
Los Lunas, NM
09.2021 - Current
- Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
- Directed daily operations at busy [Type of business].
- Managed work and performance of more than [Number] employees.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Staff Physical therapist
Advanced Orthopedics Of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
08.2011 - Current
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.
- Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Delivered home care physical therapy to home - bound patients.
Physical therapist/Athletic Trainer
Tulsa Ballet
Tulsa, OK
01.2006 - 06.2013
- Orthopedic and sportsmedicine case load.
- Physical therapist and Athletic trainer for the Tulsa Ballet from, for PTA and PT students.
Owner/ Director
South Tulsa Physical Therapy
Tulsa, OK
04.1998 - 08.2011
- Administrative duties.
- Varied orthopedic case load.
- Cover the Tulsa Ballet dancers and performances.
- Athletic trainer with USA Gymnastics until 2000.
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
Physical Therapist
Sundance Rehabilitation
Tulsa, OK
04.1997 - 05.1998
- Responsible for educational training of all regional staff.
- Athletic trainer with USA Gymnastics.
- Athletic trainer for Tulsa World of Gymnastics.
Clinical Director
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Tulsa, OK
01.1996 - 04.1997
- Orthopedic and sportsmedicine case load.
- Coordinated coverage of sports medicine activities.
- Athletic trainer with USA Gymnastics.
- Athletic trainer for Tulsa World of Gymnastics.
Physical Therapist / Athletic trainer
Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Cincinnati, OH
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Orthopedic and sportsmedicine case load.
- Supervised aides, trainers and other rehab staff.
- Athletic trainer for Seton High School.
- Athletic trainer for Cincinnati Gymnastic Academy.
- Athletic trainer with USA Gymnastics until.
Physical Therapist / Athletic trainer
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Orlando, Fla
08.1990 - 12.1992
- Orthopedic and sportsmedicine case load.
- Athletic trainer with Trinity Preparatory Schoolfff.
- Supervised trainers and other rehab staff.
Physical Therapist
Florida Center for Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Brandon, Fla
04.1989 - 08.1990
- Orthopedic and sportsmedicine case load.
- Supervised aides, trainers and other rehab staff.
Physical Therapist
Keystone Rehabilitation Systems
Washington, Pa
03.1988 - 04.1989
- Orthopedic and sportsmedicine case load.
- Supervised aides, trainers and other rehab staff.
Physical Therapist
New Medico Head Injury System
Washington, Pa
11.1986 - 03.1988
Education
BS of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
- Orthopedics specialist
- Home health care expertise
- Records management specialist
- Patient-focused therapy
Certification
NATA Certified Athletic Trainer 1992Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist 1994Board Certified by the APTA as a SportsMedicine specialist.
Affiliations
American Physical Therapy AssociationOklahoma Physical Therapy AssociationNational Athletic Trainers AssociationNational Strength and Conditioning Association
Timeline
Center Manager
Vibrant Care Rehabilitation
09.2021 - Current
Staff Physical therapist
Advanced Orthopedics Of Oklahoma
08.2011 - Current
Physical therapist/Athletic Trainer
Tulsa Ballet
01.2006 - 06.2013
Owner/ Director
South Tulsa Physical Therapy
04.1998 - 08.2011
Physical Therapist
Sundance Rehabilitation
04.1997 - 05.1998
Clinical Director
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
01.1996 - 04.1997
Physical Therapist / Athletic trainer
Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
01.1993 - 01.1996
Physical Therapist / Athletic trainer
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
08.1990 - 12.1992
Physical Therapist
Florida Center for Orthopedic Rehabilitation
04.1989 - 08.1990
Physical Therapist
Keystone Rehabilitation Systems
03.1988 - 04.1989
Physical Therapist
New Medico Head Injury System
11.1986 - 03.1988
BS of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health
NATA Certified Athletic Trainer 1992Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist 1994Board Certified by the APTA as a SportsMedicine specialist.
Similar Profiles
Ashley ChepelAshley Chepel
Physical Therapy Aide at Vibrant Care RehabilitationPhysical Therapy Aide at Vibrant Care Rehabilitation
Deja DouglasDeja Douglas
Scheduling Supervisor at Vibrant Care RehabilitationScheduling Supervisor at Vibrant Care Rehabilitation
Presha ExlinePresha Exline
Area Director at Vibrant Home CareArea Director at Vibrant Home Care