Meridith Norwood
Summary
An attentive-to-detail physical therapist with high relational skills, skilled in manual therapy to address diagnoses ranging from TMJ and vertigo to plantar fasciitis, and other orthopedic issues. Women's health, with pelvic floor care, is a special area of interest. Evaluation and treatment of individuals using a variety of modalities, such as TPDN, shockwave, video oculography, and Pilates, are strong skills that are utilized daily.
Management of physical therapy assistants is a skill that was acquired in past geriatric settings. Communication with the team is crucial in any patient's care, as well as in the current specialty clinic, where daily communication occurs for improved outcomes. Discharge planning and home evaluations are additional skills that have been essential for continuum of care with past case loads but now give special insights to home management with current patients in their later years.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Cornerstone Physical Therapy
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2019 - Current
- Evaluates and assesses patients with a wide range of diagnoses (TMJ, migraines, vertigo, balance issues, vision issues, orthopedic diagnoses, and pelvic floor issues) to establish measurable goals in order to promote the restoration of functional abilities.
- Creates individualized home exercise programs for therapy clients to improve health and wellness by maintaining the gains made in the clinic.
- Reduces pain and promotes healing in patients by administering therapeutic treatments such as manual therapy, TPDN, and therapeutic exercise.
- Facilitates health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients.
Physical Therapist
Accucare Therapy
Colorado Springs , CO
03.2015 - 03.2018
Responsible for evaluating and developing a plan of care to address the needs of the LTC residents, rehabilitation patients, and ALF residents at Union Printers Home. Overseeing the completion of POC completed by the PTA's.
Physical Therapist
TARA
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2013 - 03.2015
Responsible for the completion of evaluation and POC development for the LTC residents, rehab patients, and ALF residents of Union Printers Home. Responsible for the management of the physical therapist assistants in the completion of the POC.
Physical Therapist
Select Rehabilitation
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2010 - 03.2013
Responsible for the evaluation and development of POC for LTC residents, rehabilitation patients, and assisted living residents at UPH. Overseeing of the PTA's in the completion of the POC.
Physical Therapist
WSI
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2006 - 08.2010
PRN physical therapist responsible for filling shifts in LTC and subacute facilities in which there was a need for physical therapist to complete evaluations in the absence of the regularly employed physical therapist. Also, completed home health evaluations referred to WSi for physical therapy in absence of staff PT being able to complete evaluation for the company to which the patient was referred.
Physical Therapist
Independence Therapy Services
Charlotte, NC
01.1998 - 12.2004
Served as a physical therapist in a variety of settings under home health therapy services in assisted living facilities, long term care facilities, and and patients' homes. Responsible for the evaluating of patients, establishing a POC, and treating patients in their home settings. Also, responsible for the supervising of PTA's in the home care setting as well.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Alabama Birmingham
1994
Bachelor of Science - Science Teaching- Biology
Clemson University
1992
Skills
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Plan of care
- Therapeutic exercise (including pilates)
- Manual therapy
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Geriatrics experience
- Musculoskeletal knowledge
- Joint mobilization
- Pelvic Floor Rehab
- Nutrition for Rehabilitation
- Vertigo Assessment - Video Oculography
- TMJ - Evaluation and treatment
Affiliations
Certified and Franchised jazzercise instructor 2005- present
APPI Certified Mat Pilates Instructor - 2020 - present
Barre Instructor Sun Pilates - 2014-2024
AFPA Nutrition and Wellness Consultant - 2012-2016
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Cornerstone Physical Therapy
01.2019 - Current
Physical Therapist
Accucare Therapy
03.2015 - 03.2018
Physical Therapist
TARA
01.2013 - 03.2015
Physical Therapist
Select Rehabilitation
01.2010 - 03.2013
Physical Therapist
WSI
01.2006 - 08.2010
Physical Therapist
Independence Therapy Services
01.1998 - 12.2004
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Alabama Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Science Teaching- Biology
Clemson University
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