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MONICA A. SANCHEZ

Summary

Healthcare Technology Research Consultant & Licensed Physical Therapist

Compassionate and known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, rehabilitative exercise planning, and team leadership. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to ensure optimal patient outcomes and staff development.

Seasoned clinician in managerial position with comprehensive background in overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and developing therapy plans. Strong leadership skills combined with deep understanding of physical therapy techniques and patient care standards. Noteworthy impact on improving the efficiency of therapy services and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and approaches while ensuring alignment with industry regulations and best practices.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPERVISOR

NYU Langone Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for all daily operations concerning physical therapy.
  • Provides ongoing supervision of all direct patient care PT staff.
  • Responsible for keeping the Director of Clinical Services informed of all relevant updates both clinically and operationally.
  • Assists Director of Clinical Services in carrying out long term strategic goals/plans of OIOC and enforcing all HJD and NYU clinical policies, rules and regulations with OIOC.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's mission and core values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to treat assigned patient population.
  • Assumes additional responsibilities in the organizational and structural needs of assigned unit.
  • Actively engages other colleagues in clinical learning experiences.
  • Is a mentor for clinical skill and knowledge acquisition for staff members.
  • Pursues own area of interest and develops them into area of expertise.
  • Demonstrates situational leadership in handling unit specific issues or concerns.
  • Participates in clinical education of fieldwork students and other professional educational endeavors.
  • Teaches and supervises assigned students in the appropriate techniques, skills and procedures.
  • Completes all required documentation for patient care and reimbursement.
  • Completes and plans all required documentation in medical chart as required by department guidelines and JACHO requirements.
  • Accurately records all treatment given including completion of the daily treatment record.
  • Implements treatment plans and protocol according to current professional and health system standards.
  • Establishes achievable and appropriate treatment goals with PATIENT AND FAMILY.
  • Considers a variety of validated treatment approaches and rationales for achievement of patient goals.
  • Selects appropriate technical aids/assistive devices and correctly refers patients to other clinical services to achieve stated program/team treatment goals.
  • Assesses educational needs of patient, families, and implements a variety of methods for patient/family education and training during rehabilitation process.
  • Initial assessment and evaluation of physical therapy needs for patients.
  • Reviews medical chart to ascertain important medical information and clarifies treatment orders if necessary.
  • Selects appropriate assessment tools and methods in order to accurately determine the patients status for developing optimal treatment plan.
  • Demonstrates effective clinical decision making and implements changes/adaptations to the treatment plan when appropriate.
  • Conducts continuing educational programs and lectures for the staff, community, industry and other health care professionals.
  • Involvement in clinical research activities in collaboration with the OIOC research team.
  • Exhibits ancillary clinical leadership in regards to other department initiatives including student program, department research and representation of necessary leadership in the absence of the Director of Clinical Services.
  • Exhibits a high level of initiation in regards to program development and performance improvement projects for the clinical unit.
  • Displays and exhibits appropriate levels of positive communication in regards to staff and colleagues in order to reinforce individual growth among staff and colleagues.
  • Regulatory Compliance/Quality Assurance Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations for PT clinical services and National Patient Safety Goals.
  • Assists in maintaining compliance in all regulatory requirements including JCAHO and DOH.
  • Staff Productivity/Operating Budget. Assists in the control of the hospital costs by seeking the most effective and efficient mechanisms of performing functions.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ADVANCED CLINICIAN

Fox Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 04.2025
  • Physical Therapist providing rehabilitation clinical outpatient services for clients of varied clinical complexities and diagnosis in the New York City region.
  • Help orient new staff and serve as a resource for new clinicians during orientation.
  • Provide online documentation and clinical updates to physicians and health insurance payers in accordance with the changes in healthcare regulations with both public and private insurers.
  • Participate in team meetings with other clinicians and conference calls with corporate leaders.

HEALTHCARE RESEARCH CONSULTANT

Mount Sinai School of Medicine
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Center for Biomedical and Population Health Informatics
  • Oversaw research project funded by National Institute of Health research data collection of newer researchers and provides leadership feedback and direction.
  • Assisted Primary Investigator in the implementation of new or revised program goals, strategies and objectives to sustain and grow programs and services.
  • Performed virtual assessments with research team and analyzes and makes recommendations for study participants and program development.
  • Responds to study participant questions through the phone or virtually about program exercise prescriptions and revises programs accordingly.
  • Made recommendations for equipment and resources for program and program participants included in the projects.
  • Represented the Program as participation contributor to the public, key stakeholders and other interested parties.
  • Advised staff on clinically based recommendations for subject testing, guidance regarding participants fitness in the study, and responded to team questions regarding subject's physical responses to activities as they specifically relate to study activities.
  • Remotely reviewed participant progress and to develop and implement improved methods; devises evaluation methodology and implements; analyzes results and takes proper action based on outcome.
  • Maintained remote liaison with team members, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies or committees in facilitating program objectives.
  • Served as a resource consultant for Primary Investigator and team members in developing new projects and with performing remote virtual assessments.
  • Center for Biomedical and Population Health Informatics

PHYSICAL THERAPIST OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SITE MANAGER

Meridian Healthcare Occupational Health
12.2007 - 01.2017
  • Ergonomic and occupational safety evaluation and treatment for work capacity clientele in a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic.
  • Developed plan of care for rehabilitation as well as transitioning clients to return to sport through fitness center team training.
  • Utilization of manual therapy soft tissue mobilization including deep tissue, joint mobilization.
  • Provide Functional Capacity Evaluations and onsite workstation assessments and provide written evaluation summaries to clients.

DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Kateri Residence, Riverside Rehabilitation
07.2004 - 07.2005
  • Director of a 520 bed rehabilitation department including program management, staffing needs and care of residents for bed long term care and sub-acute rehabilitation facility.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and productivity of staff.
  • Educated staff in injury prevention and worksite ergonomic safety.
  • Implement new policies and procedures in accordance with administrative guidelines.
  • Prepare department for Department of Health and Joint Commission regulatory compliance standards.
  • Member of the Patient Safety Committee with experience presenting quality improvement projects for performance improvement, patient safety /fall prevention, and pain management.

SUPERVISOR

NYU Medical Center RUSK INSTITUTE
01.2001 - 07.2004
  • Supervised and trained staff of 14 clinical providers in a cardiopulmonary specialty unit.
  • Unit involved cardiac and pulmonary acute care, inpatient rehab, outpatient, a wellness program, and maintenance patients.
  • Performed daily scheduling and staffing distribution.
  • Presented at hospital administrative meetings as well as to direct staff.
  • Performed annual performance appraisals for staff and interviewed applicants for job openings.
  • Maintained quarterly and annual statistics and provided feedback to the director regarding budget issues, equipment needs, productivity, and overall unit / staffing issues.
  • Awarded Team Spotlight Award (11/2002) for the preparation and implantation of the Prospective Payment System (PPS) at Rusk Institute.

Adjunct Faculty – Doctoral

New York University
09.2000 - 01.2001
  • Company Overview: Program in Physical Therapy
  • Adjunct faculty teaching semester of Anatomy and Physiology course to doctoral students in physical therapy with clinical focus of applications to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
  • Class size: 40 students.
  • Lecture format with group discussions.
  • Preparation and evaluation of students in midterm and final examination.
  • Program in Physical Therapy

Education

Masters of Science - Physical Therapy

Columbia University in The City
New York, NY

Post Graduate Studies Towards Doctorate of Education - Applied Physiology

Columbia University Teachers College
New York, NY

Bachelors of Arts Degree - Spanish Linguistics and Architectural studies

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia

International Affairs and Spanish Linguistics -

University of Valencia
Valencia, Spain

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Columbia University Business School
New York, NY

Skills

  • Bilingual Fluent: Spanish
  • Proficient: French
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Leadership
  • Departmental management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • AI in Healthcare
  • Chat GPT and its applications for marketing and outreach
  • Microsoft Excel
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Docs
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Understanding Customer Needs
  • Research
  • Therapeutic Services
  • Spanish Interpreting and translation (written/ oral)
  • Quality assurance
  • Documentation management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Clinical supervision
  • Patient assessment
  • Staff training
  • Performance evaluation
  • Team collaboration
  • Healthcare research
  • Patient education
  • Program development
  • Data analysis
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership skills
  • Pain management strategies
  • Professional communication
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Culturally aware
  • Data recording
  • Records management specialist
  • Patient relations

Certification

  • Chat GPT and applications in marketing and outreach, 2023
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization, Stanford University, 2023
  • Google certification in Cyber security, 2023
  • National Institute of Health Certification: Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research, 2022
  • Cycling Biomechanics certification (Science in Cycling Gebzio Mized)
  • RRCA Certified Running Coach
  • CPR Certified First Aid Certification
  • United States Health Foundation Certified Health Coach, 2021

Additional Information

New York State Licensed and Registered Physical Therapist, New Jersey State Licensed and Registered Physical Therapist, Virginia State Licensed and Registered Physical Therapist, 2015 Ironman Lanzarote 70.3 First Place Category, 2015 Ironman Gold ranked Ironman 70.3 World Championship, 2012 and 2013 2007, 2008, 2010 Invitational NYC 'Empire State Building Run-Up' First Place Overall Female, Winner of the 2007 NJ Long Branch Half Marathon First Place Overall Female, Winner of the 2006 Atlantic City Half Marathon Second Place Overall Female, 2004 Charlotte NC Marathon Ranked in the top 100 Overall U.S. Women, 2003 NYC Marathon Sponsored International athlete by: Kiwami USA, Luggage Forward, Velo Saddles, Topeak, Ocean Lava

Timeline

PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPERVISOR

NYU Langone Medical Center
09.2024 - Current

HEALTHCARE RESEARCH CONSULTANT

Mount Sinai School of Medicine
01.2022 - 12.2023

PHYSICAL THERAPY ADVANCED CLINICIAN

Fox Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 04.2025

PHYSICAL THERAPIST OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SITE MANAGER

Meridian Healthcare Occupational Health
12.2007 - 01.2017

DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Kateri Residence, Riverside Rehabilitation
07.2004 - 07.2005

SUPERVISOR

NYU Medical Center RUSK INSTITUTE
01.2001 - 07.2004

Adjunct Faculty – Doctoral

New York University
09.2000 - 01.2001

Masters of Science - Physical Therapy

Columbia University in The City

Post Graduate Studies Towards Doctorate of Education - Applied Physiology

Columbia University Teachers College

Bachelors of Arts Degree - Spanish Linguistics and Architectural studies

University of Virginia

International Affairs and Spanish Linguistics -

University of Valencia

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Columbia University Business School

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