Melissa Marviglia, PT, DPT
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Board Certified Pediatric Physical Therapist with 22 years of experience, including a supervisory position, possessing strong patient care and team leadership skills. Actively provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual and team needs as a mentor. Distinguished clinical skills and substantial experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions. Accredited Clinical Instructor with experience in coordinating clinical rotations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Phoenix Children's Hospital Outpatient Rehab
12.2011 - Current
- Educated patients and families regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments to provide family-centered care
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to interventions to report to care team and recommend adjustments to treatment plans
- Conducted clinical assessments and evaluations to determine patient needs in outpatient setting for wide variety of pediatric conditions
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations in order to provide excellence in clinical care
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients and families on correct implementation to achieve goals
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans and functional goals to address individual patient and family needs
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of therapists and medical professionals in MDC clinics
- Educated PT students as APTA accredited clinical instructor, following PCH requirements for PT student clinical rotations
- Collaborated with and mentored other physical therapists to provide excellence in patient care
- Presented in-services to colleagues to share clinical knowledge and create stronger team
- Precepted newly hired PT's to help them become successful members of our team and improve employee retention
Physical Therapist Supervisor
Lauren's Institute For Education
07.2007 - 12.2011
- Supervised Physical Therapists and PT assistant
- Worked with management and other therapy supervisors to improve level of patient care
- Held weekly PT meetings to share ideas and provide mentorship
- Participated in weekly "lunch and learn" in-service presentations/discussions and team-building activities
- Coordinated PT student clinical rotations
- Observed and recorded pediatric patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to care team and recommend adjustments to treatment plans
- Evaluated and treated chronic pediatric conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized schedules of assistants and patients
- Organized and hosted continuing education courses
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Mesa, AZ08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA05.1999
Skills
- 22 years of experience in pediatric physical therapy, with 2 years in supervisor role
- Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist
- NDT certification in pediatrics since 2013
- Certified in KinesioTaping in 2019
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Extensive experience working with multiple disciplines in outpatient and multi-disciplinary clinics
- Strong communication skills and ability to actively listen to others, as well as motivate them
- Excellent ability to analyze problems and come up with effective solutions
- Extensive history of improving clinical skills through continuing education coursework
- Passion for mentoring and teaching others to enhance their clinical skills
Accomplishments
- Received the PCH Patient and Family Experience Award
- Collaborated with other physical therapists in the development of the revised infant competency requirements
- Currently working with 2 other team members to create and teach an introductory course on infant development at PCH
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Phoenix Children's Hospital Outpatient Rehab
12.2011 - Current
Physical Therapist Supervisor
Lauren's Institute For Education
07.2007 - 12.2011
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
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