Michael Schneider
Hanover,Pa.
Summary
Accomplished and energetic Physical Therapist Assistant with a solid history of achievement in various patient care settings. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include electrical and thermal modalities, geriatric strength training, and patient / family education.
Rehabilitation professional equipped to drive impactful results. Proven ability to lead rehabilitation programs with focus on patient outcomes and team collaboration. Skilled in treatment planning, staff development, and adaptive therapy techniques. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring consistent performance in dynamic environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation
Aegis Therapies / Priority Health Group
08.2016 - Current
- As Rehab Program Manager, managed Rehab team daily to ensure all patient treatments were completed
- Was responsible for managing treatment minutes for each patient under Rehabilitation Utilization Group ( RUGs ), Medicare Part B Annual Cap, and Managed Care reimbursement systems and insuring highest possible reimbursement for therapy services
- Attended daily meetings with RNAC to monitor each patient on caseload was achieving therapy minutes needed to obtain highest possible reimbursement for services
- Managed and submitted payroll for staff biweekly, monitored staff performance metrics, and was responsible for managing therapy coverage for patient care each week
- Attended quality assurance meetings weekly to give input on therapy performance within the facility and assist nursing with recognition of patients \ residents within the facility who could benefit from therapy services
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Therapies
05.2013 - 08.2016
- As a member of a multidisciplinary team, implemented the primary physical therapist plan of care for each patient in order to instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist as the patients practiced exercises or functional activities
Rehab Program Coordinator
Aegis Therapies
04.2012 - 05.2013
- As Rehab Program Coordinator, managed Rehab team daily to ensure all patient treatments were completed
- Was responsible for managing treatment minutes for each patient under Rehabilitation Utilization Group ( RUGs ) reimbursement system and insuring highest possible reimbursement for therapy services
- Attended daily meetings with RNAC to monitor each patient on caseload was achieving therapy minutes needed to obtain highest possible reimbursement for services
- Attended teleconferences weekly with regional directors to report on specific metrics within the rehab team and ensure highest quality of care for patients was being provided
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Therapies
04.2010 - 04.2012
- As a member of a multidisciplinary team, implemented the primary physical therapist plan of care for each patient in order to instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist as the patients practiced exercises or functional activities
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Therapies
09.2004 - 04.2010
- As a member of a multidisciplinary team, implemented the primary physical therapist plan of care for each patient in order to instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist as the patients practiced exercises or functional activities
Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant
All About Home Care, LLC
10.2002 - 08.2004
- As a home care physical therapist assistant, implemented the primary Physical Therapists Plan of Care with patients on site in their own homes
- Supervised exercise programs directed toward increasing strength and functional mobility within patients own homes so they may eventually progress toward re entering community activities
Physical Therapist Assistant
St. Agnes Healthcare
06.1997 - 10.2002
- As a staff Physical Therapist Assistant in a acute hospital, implemented patient treatments as directed by the primary Physical Therapist in a variety of setting with the goal of patients regaining strength and functional mobility so they may transfer home or to a sub acute facility
- Setting included ICU, sub acute, whirlpool / wound care, cardiac care, post surgical orthopedics, and general medicine
Education
Associate of Arts - Physical Therapist Assistant
Carroll Community College
Westminster, Md06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Salisbury University
Salisbury, Md12.1990
Skills
- Skilled Documentation Auditor
- Certified Wound Care Specialist
- Proven leader for driving revenue based metrics
- Highly skilled in the application of thermal and electrical treatment modalities
- Excellent team player
- Uniquely skilled in educating and training family members of patients
Community Service
Youth Football Coach, 2005 - 2014
Awards
- Aegis Therapies Employee of the Quarter, 4th quarter 2007, 8411
- Aegis Therapies Employee of the Quarter, 3rd quarter 2009, 8413
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation
Aegis Therapies / Priority Health Group
08.2016 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Therapies
05.2013 - 08.2016
Rehab Program Coordinator
Aegis Therapies
04.2012 - 05.2013
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Therapies
04.2010 - 04.2012
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Therapies
09.2004 - 04.2010
Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant
All About Home Care, LLC
10.2002 - 08.2004
Physical Therapist Assistant
St. Agnes Healthcare
06.1997 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Salisbury University
Associate of Arts - Physical Therapist Assistant
Carroll Community College
Similar Profiles
Joshua Odum, DPTJoshua Odum, DPT
Physical Therapist at Aegis TherapiesPhysical Therapist at Aegis Therapies
Casey C. WulfCasey C. Wulf
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST at Aegis TherapiesSPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST at Aegis Therapies
Wendy YoungbergWendy Youngberg
Occupational Therapist at Aegis TherapiesOccupational Therapist at Aegis Therapies