Michael Buck
Honesdale,PA
Summary
Skilled Physical Therapist with a proven track record at Wayne Memorial Health Systems, adept in Orthopedic Rehabilitation and enhancing patient relations. Expert in designing home exercise programs and utilizing clinical reasoning for mobility improvement. Achieved significant patient satisfaction through personalized care and effective pain management techniques.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
WAYNE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
08.2012 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
Athletic Trainer
SPRINT PHYSICAL THERAPY
07.2007 - 12.2012
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
- Developed a positive rapport with student-athletes, promoting trust in the athletic training process.
- Assisted with event coverage coordination to ensure appropriate injury prevention strategies were implemented during competitions.
- Created and implemented strength and conditioning programs for athletes.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Scranton
Scranton, PAMaster of Science - School of Education
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Marywood University
Scranton, PASkills
- Home Exercise Programs
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Balance training
- Clinical reasoning
- Patient Relations
- Geriatric Therapy
- Pain Management Techniques
- Mobility improvement
- Progress Monitoring
- Safety Management
Certification
Pennsylvania Licensed Physical Therapist
Timeline
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
WAYNE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
08.2012 - Current
Athletic Trainer
SPRINT PHYSICAL THERAPY
07.2007 - 12.2012
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Scranton
Master of Science - School of Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Marywood University
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