Michelle Roberts
Royal Oak,MI
Summary
Compassionate physical therapist with background in diverse clinical settings, including orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans to maximize patient recovery and independence. Strengths include effective communication, patient education, and teamwork to facilitate health improvement. Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores through innovative therapy techniques and compassionate care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Madison Heights, MI
05.2012 - Current
- Performed comprehensive evaluations of patients' functional abilities and developed measurable goals for rehabilitation.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
- Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
- Supervised athletic trainers, physical therapy assistants, and physical therapy students.
- I educated and supervised physical therapy volunteers in the clinic.
- Active in taking continuing education classes to further my skills.
- Member of the Volunteer Committee.
- Member of the Lean Committee.
- Opened the clinic early and stayed late to accommodate patients' schedules as needed.
- Attend Marketing meetings with potential new referral sources
- volunteer to go to different clinics to help as needed for coverage and Blitz Evaluations
Contingent Physical Therapist
Rehabiliation Institute of Michigan
Detroit, MI
02.2001 - 03.2012
- Collaborated with practitioners by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
- Promoted a positive and supportive environment that encouraged patient participation and engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Guided patients through mobility exercises to determine leading cause of pain and provide diagnosis.
- Administered modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and heat and cold therapy to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Advocated for physical therapy services within the healthcare community and participated in outreach activities to educate the public on the benefits of physical therapy.
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Maintained professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, colleagues, vendors and other members of the healthcare team.
- Maintained a clinic for two years as a contingent while management searched for a physical therapist to work at the clinic full time.
- Versatile working with inpatient, outpatient and health club clinics, maintaining relationships with multiple staff and patients, providing quality care
Staff Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Warren, Michigan
06.1998 - 01.2001
- Consistently met productivity as a staff physical therapist.
- Handled multiple patients at once, and delivered good customer service.
- I acted as a clinical instructor for full-time and part-time students.
- Supervised physical therapy aides.
- Active in continuing education courses to improve my skills.
Staff Inpatient Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
Detroit, MI
06.1994 - 06.1998
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.
- Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated safe techniques for handling and positioning patients during exercise or therapy sessions.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
- Developed personalized rehabilitation programs to maximize patient recovery and ensure progress towards goals.
- Promoted a positive and supportive environment that encouraged patient participation and engagement in the therapeutic process.
- FIM trainer
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Oakland University
Rochester, MI05-1994
Skills
- Manual therapy
- Joint mobilization
- Gait analysis
- Assistive device training
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Home exercise programs
- Balance training
- Functional movement assessment
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Fall prevention strategies
Timeline
Senior Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
05.2012 - Current
Contingent Physical Therapist
Rehabiliation Institute of Michigan
02.2001 - 03.2012
Staff Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
06.1998 - 01.2001
Staff Inpatient Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
06.1994 - 06.1998
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Oakland University
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