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Michalle Massey

Collinsville,MS

Summary

I would very much appreciate this opportunity to use the skills acquired in my 33 years as a Physical Therapist. I believe I can be a valued member of our rehab team by providing guidance, not only in patient care, but also in team leadership and mentorship while planning for the long-term success of Baptist Anderson.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

Lifepoint Health
Baptist-Anderson South Campus, Meridian MS
10.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to develop personalized rehabilitation plans incorporating their goals and functional level
  • Perform treatment sessions to focus on improving strength, Range of Motion and functional skills for using in their Activities of Daily Living
  • I attend Patient Team Conferences to ensure coordinated patient care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on a home exercise program and how to assist with functional tasks to promote patient independence within safety limits for that individual patient.
  • Mentor new hires.
  • Utilized electronic health records to document therapy sessions accurately.
  • Maintained compliance with safety protocols and best practices in physical therapy.
  • Served as Clinical Instructor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at William Carey University.

Physical Therapist

Upstream Rehabilitation
Meridian, MS And Philadelphia, MS
02.2021 - 10.2024

Performed patient evaluations for their individual condition.

Performed specialty mobility evaluations as an Assistive Technology Professional.

Performed wellness and injury prevention teaching as well as home exercise program teaching.

Performed treatments and discharge planning within a team conference setting.

  • Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.

Physical Therapist

Amedisys Home Health
Meridian, MS
11.2018 - 11.2022

I performed admissions, physical therapy evaluations, treatments, and discharges.

Participated in weekly team conference meetings.

Supervised Physical Therapist Assistants over a vast territory.

Performed Specialty Mobility Assessments

Senior Physical Therapist

Sta-Home Health & Hospice
Meridian, MS
09.2002 - 10.2018

I performed admissions and physical therapy evaluations, re-assessments, and discharged planning.

Performed Specialty Mobility Assessments.

Participated in weekly Team Conferences.

Supervised Physical Therapist Assistants.

Served as a Clinical Instructor for Meridian Community College PTA students.

Mentored new Therapists.

Was awarded "Outstanding Therapist of the Year" in 2012.

Education

Doctorate - Physical Therapy

University of New England
Portland, ME
08-2018

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Mississippi
Jackson, MS
05-1993

Skills

    I hold a Specialty Certification in Geriatrics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties since 2021

    I am an Assistive Technology Professional credentialed by RESNA since 2019

    I served as Vice President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association for two consecutive terms ending in 2026

    I am a Credentialed Clinical Instructor- Level I through the American Physical Therapy Association since 2020

    I have completed specialty training in Pelvic Health Rehabilitation through the Herman and Wallace Rehab Institute

    I presented "Using Assistive Technology to Help Your Patients Age in Place" at the Tri-State (MS, TN, AR) Fall Conference in 2021

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Lifepoint Health
10.2024 - Current

Physical Therapist

Upstream Rehabilitation
02.2021 - 10.2024

Physical Therapist

Amedisys Home Health
11.2018 - 11.2022

Senior Physical Therapist

Sta-Home Health & Hospice
09.2002 - 10.2018

Doctorate - Physical Therapy

University of New England

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

University of Mississippi