Michele Roberts
Marshall,NC
Summary
Accomplished Pediatric Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions. Familiar with in person and virtual evaluations and treatments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Sullivan County Department of Education
10.2011 - 05.2022
- School based evaluation and treatment of a wide range of pediatric physical therapy diagnoses including Downs syndrome, developmental delay, CP, autism, ADHD, and other orthopedic, neurological and sensory cases
- Supervision of Physical Therapy Assistant
- Documentation of Individualized Service Plans
- Integral member of students Individualized Service Teams including specialists from various medical and academic departments
- Documentation of services for various diagnoses
- Evaluation and consultation for the fitting of various splints, and bracing as well as wheelchairs and other equipment
- Director and Organizer of Super Sports, the Sullivan County Special Education Olympic Event, hosted yearly.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Provided virtual therapy sessions and evaluations
Physical Therapist
Pediatrics Unlimited
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Evaluation and treatment of a wide range of pediatric physical therapy diagnoses including Downs syndrome, developmental delay, CP, autism, ADHD, and other orthopedic, neurological and sensory cases
- Documentation of services for various diagnoses
- Evaluation and consultation for the fitting of various splints, and bracing as well as wheelchairs and other equipment
- Provided aquatic therapy.
Physical Therapist
Advanced For Kids
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Evaluation and treatment of a wide range of pediatric physical therapy diagnoses including Downs syndrome, developmental delay, CP, autism, ADHD, and other orthopedic, neurological and sensory cases
- Documentation of services for various diagnoses
- Evaluation and treatment of children in the Georgia Birth-3 program ‘Babies Can’t Wait.’
- Evaluation and consultation for the fitting of various splints, and bracing as well as wheelchairs and other equipment
- Treated in the clinic, at homes and in daycare settings
- Experience with aquatic therapy.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
ETSU
Johnson City, TN12.2008
B.S - Human Development and Learning
ETSU
5.2005
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Case Management
- Autism Spectrum Familiarity
- IEP Familiarity
- Pediatrics
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Special Education Professional
- Time Management Proficiency
- Head Start Familiarity
- Plan Treatments
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Training
- Patient Management
- Physical Assessment
- Exercise Planning
- AAC Devices
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Sullivan County Department of Education
10.2011 - 05.2022
Physical Therapist
Pediatrics Unlimited
02.2011 - 08.2011
Physical Therapist
Advanced For Kids
03.2009 - 01.2011
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
ETSU
B.S - Human Development and Learning
ETSU
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