Michele Santora MPT
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Attentive physical therapist bringing several years of hands-on experience helping clients regain movement and control pain after physical injury. Well-versed in broad range of planning, treatments and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disabilities. Encouraging and motivated professional passionate about improving patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Baptist Health Of South Florida
Boynton Beach, FL
08.2010 - Current
- Acute care per diem PT- telemetry, medical, orthopedic, ER, ICU, same day post op
- Assisted with orientation of new staff members and nursing orientation to PT
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses, to optimize patient care plans.
Staff Physical Therapist
Wellington Regional Hospital
Wellington, FL
05.2003 - 08.2010
- Acute care full time PT- telemetry, medical, orthopedic, ER, ICU, Postpartum/ LDR, NICU
- Set up Trapeze / CPM's / Bucks traction
- Assisted director with monthly QA, reviewing and inputting daily charges and monthly department statistics
- CI for PT/ PTA students
- Assisted with orientation of new staff members and nursing orientation to PT
Staff Physical Therapist
North Broward Medical Center
Pompano Beach, FL
07.1997 - 05.2003
- Full time PT ( rotating every 6 to 12 months: acute care, outpatient orthopedics and outpatient neuro, TCU, and acute rehab unit)
- CI for PT and PTA students
- Assisted with orientation of new staff members
- Supported department quality assurance programs, education and customer service programs.
Education
Masters of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL06-1997
Bachelor of Science - Zoology- Premed
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-1994
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient education and counseling
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Empathetic and patient
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- CPR training
- Acute rehabilitation background
- Geriatrics experience
- Can speak Spanish
- Proficient in computer based documentation
Timeline
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Baptist Health Of South Florida
08.2010 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist
Wellington Regional Hospital
05.2003 - 08.2010
Staff Physical Therapist
North Broward Medical Center
07.1997 - 05.2003
Masters of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology- Premed
University of Florida