Michael White
Weymouth,MA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Physical Therapist with a proven track record at Baystate Physical Therapy, specializing in geriatric physical therapy and manual therapy. Expert in developing patient-specific home exercise programs and post-surgical rehabilitation, significantly enhancing recovery outcomes. Experience with mentoring new graduates, demonstrating exceptional leadership and therapeutic exercise prescription skills. Adept in treating a variety of diagnoses and incorporating the appropriate treatment program for that diagnosis. Able to provide appropriate education to both the patient and family in order to allow it to be a successful outcome.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Physical Therapist
Baystate Physical Therapy
11.2023 - Current
- Provided physical therapy services across all age groups including pediatrics geriatric populations tailoring interventions according to each client''s unique requirements.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing customized physical therapy treatment plans.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Discussed rehabilitation and reconditioning options to improve patients' function and quality of life.
Staff Physical Therapist/Epic Analyst
South Shore Health
02.2011 - 08.2024
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Mentored new physical therapist graduates in clinical techniques and best practices, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Maximized functional independence among geriatric patients using age-appropriate interventions designed specifically for their unique needs.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Extended post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery.
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
Staff Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
07.2003 - 02.2011
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Improved patient mobility with gait training, balance exercises, and functional movement retraining.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Created individualized exercise programs to improve patient mobility and function.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Northeastern University
Boston06.1998
Skills
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy
- Home Exercise Programs
- Fall prevention strategies
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
Certification
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer –American Red Cross.
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program – APTA Academy Of Education.
Timeline
Senior Physical Therapist
Baystate Physical Therapy
11.2023 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist/Epic Analyst
South Shore Health
02.2011 - 08.2024
Staff Physical Therapist
Select Physical Therapy
07.2003 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Northeastern University
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