Melissa Seagle
Charleston,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic Physical Therapist offering exemplary patient-sensitivity and 25+ years of experience in multiple settings including pediatric outpatient clinic, natural environments, and schools, general outpatient clinic, home health, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, and long term care rehab. Known for keeping patients motivated and dedicated to treatment plans both in and out of therapy sessions. Seasoned physical therapist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Motivated to continue to learn, grow and excel in the profession.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Physical Therapist
CompHealth-Monterey Peninsula Unified School Dist
Monterey , CA
07.2023 - Current
- Carried a full caseload with primary ages of birth to 21: only PT for district
- Developed and provided onsite therapy including but not limited to parent coaching, synchronous and asynchronous deliveries, consultative services, team and individual approaches
- Communication with the multi-disciplinary team every month at a minimum
- Assess and develop intervention programs that affect each child's individual needs addressing social, economic, and functional well-being
- Documentation for Medi-Cal guidelines
- Analyzed Existing Data, implemented IFSPs/IEPs, and made referrals to healthcare providers
Travel Physical Therapist
CompHealth-Marlboro County School District
Bennettsville , SC
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Carried a full caseload with primary ages of 3 to 21: only PT for district
- Developed and provided onsite therapy including but not limited to parent coaching, synchronous and asynchronous deliveries, consultative services, team and individual approaches
- Communication with multi-disciplinary team on a weekly basis at a minimum
- Assessed and develop treatment programs that affect each child's individual needs addressing social, economics, and functional well being
- Documentation for Medicaid guidelines
- Analyzed Existing Data, implemented IEPs, and making referrals to health care providers
Travel Physical Therapist
CompHealth-Horizon Rehabilitation
Hilton Head Island , SC
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Evaluate, interpret, and proposed intervention plans for broad range of diagnoses including general orthopedics, acute and chronic pain management, age-related degenerative changes, and functional disabilities
- Educate patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated success including proper hygiene, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and ergonomic factors in daily activities.
- Supervise support staff including certified and licensed assistants
- Exhibit courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, administrators, and co-workers for optimal collaboration and success
- Manage daily caseload of 9 to 15 patients per day
- Access to NSI balance assessment, Alter-G treadmill, therapeutic pool, and tools for instrumented assisted techniques in addition to typical modalities and manual therapy interventions
- Assist patients and caregivers with carry over of programs with discharge planning
TRAVEL PHYSICAL THERAPIST
CompHealth-Lighthouse Therapeutics
Lugoff , SC
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised clinical licensed assistants
- Carried a full caseload with primary ages of 3 to 21 with wide range of conditions in pediatric population
- Developed and provided teletherapy including but not limited to parent/caregiver coaching, synchronous and asynchronous deliveries, consultative services
- Communication with multi-disciplinary team
- Assessed and developed treatment programs that affected each child’s individual needs addressing social, economics and functional well being
- Documentation for Medicaid guidelines with respect to environment
- Electronic documentation for school in Enrich program
- Analyzed Existing Data, Developed and Implemented IEPs for school environments
- Made referrals to health care providers when patient/student symptoms supported
- Provided skilled intervention, assessments, and supervision in various settings including but not limited to child's natural setting, two outpatient clinics, and multiple schools
TRAVEL PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Comphealth-St Coletta of Greater Washington School
Washington , DC
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Carried a full caseload with primary ages of 3 to 21
- Transitioned between caseloads as needed to assist with PT coverage
- Developed and provided teletherapy including but not limited to parent coaching, synchronous and asynchronous deliveries, consultative services, team and individual approaches
- Communication with multi-disciplinary team on a weekly basis at a minimum
- Assessed and develop treatment programs that affect each child’s individual needs addressing social, economics and functional well being
- Documentation for Medicaid guidelines with EasyIEP
- Analyed Existing Data, implemented IEPs, and making referrals to health care providers
LEAD PHYSICAL THERAPIST,
PHC Rehab
Charleston , SC
04.2017 - 09.2020
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
- Educated patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, general orthopedics, arthritis, ALS, Parkinson's Disease, stroke, dementia, and neuropathies.
- Supervised support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Developed team communications and information for Multi-disciplinary team meetings
- Led SNF and LTC team in delivery of care plans, restorative programs, fall screens and prevention.
- Collaborated with on-site trainers to ensure optimal transitions for patient upon PT discharge
LEAD PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Tri-County Therapy
Charleston , SC
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Supervised clinical therapists, students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Participated in planning clinic's annual budget and marketing plan.
- Planned and efficiently supervised operations of Approximately 80 patients per week in child's natural setting, aquatics, and outpatient clinic with initial start up and addition of staff therapists.
- Developed team communications and information for Physical therapists concentration as well as for multidisciplinary meetings.
- Led Physical Therapy team in delivery of services and monthly projects, resulting in expansion of services available and increased patient caseloads.
- Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions in pediatric population birth to 21 years old.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Charleston Pediatric Rehab
Charleston , SC
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided pediatric physical therapy in outpatient clinic on an as needed basis
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Easter Seals
Columbia , SC
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided pediatric physical therapy in child's natural environment on an as needed basis
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Charleston County School District
Charleston , SC
08.2005 - 05.2015
- Provided physical therapy services to pediatric population 3 to 21 years of age within school setting.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, PHC Rehab
Charleston , SC
06.2002 - 08.2005
- Provided physical therapy for adults and pediatrics within various settings as full-time staff including home health, aquatic and outpatient clinic.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Therapy Resources
Charleston , SC
05.1998 - 06.2002
- Provided adult and pediatric physical therapy in various settings including outpatient clinic, school, and aquatics.
- Designated Clinical Coordinator for clinic based in Pawley's Island,SC for years 1998-2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05.1998
Skills
- Patient-focused therapy
- Empathetic and patient
- Broad understanding of neurology
- Skilled in patient relations
- Pediatrics knowledge
- Posture retraining
- Leadership roles
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Communications
- Team management
- Supervision
- First Aid/CPR
- MS Office
- Software experience: WebPT, ClinicSource, Casamba, Axxess, EasyIEP, Enrich, SIRAS
- Aquatic Therapy
- Experience with SNF, LTC, ALF, and Independent Living within retirement community
- Kinesiology taping
- Culturally aware
- Medicaid billing competency
Timeline
Travel Physical Therapist
CompHealth-Monterey Peninsula Unified School Dist
07.2023 - Current
Travel Physical Therapist
CompHealth-Marlboro County School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Travel Physical Therapist
CompHealth-Horizon Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 07.2022
TRAVEL PHYSICAL THERAPIST
CompHealth-Lighthouse Therapeutics
08.2021 - 01.2022
TRAVEL PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Comphealth-St Coletta of Greater Washington School
09.2020 - 07.2021
LEAD PHYSICAL THERAPIST,
PHC Rehab
04.2017 - 09.2020
LEAD PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Tri-County Therapy
05.2016 - 03.2017
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Easter Seals
06.2015 - 03.2016
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Charleston Pediatric Rehab
05.2015 - 03.2016
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Charleston County School District
08.2005 - 05.2015
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, PHC Rehab
06.2002 - 08.2005
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Therapy Resources
05.1998 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Medical University of South Carolina
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