Morgan Stratton
Holly Springs,NC
Summary
Accomplished Doctoral level Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provide an ongoing supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs and facility needs, including discharge planning and continuum of care. Distinguished patient-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, with ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
UNC Health Care System
01.2018 - Current
- Conduct thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose mobility issues and determine appropriate interventions and discharge plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes and timely discharges.
- Participate in daily Interdisciplinary Rounds to assess pt discharge needs and continued planning during admission
- Serve as an advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system, working closely with insurance providers when necessary.
- Implement evidence-based practices in treatment approaches, staying current with industry research and best practices.
- Mentor new physical therapists, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
- Served as a Clinical Instructor for DPT students
- Optimize efficiency by managing schedules, prioritizing cases based on urgency, escalations and delegating tasks among staff members.
- Manage a high-volume caseload and organize daily schedules of assistants, technicians, aides and patients.
- Maintain open lines of communication with referring physicians and mid level providers to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Record patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts, using EPIC
- Improved scheduling techniques and rapid insurance approval turnaround to increase patient volume and satisfaction.
- Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
Physical Therapist
Duke University Health System- Duke Raleigh Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Patient facing Physical Therapist in the acute care setting serving diverse patient populations, including, but not limited to orthopedics, critical care, cardiac, renal, pulmonary and neurosciences
- Responsibilities of patient care include initial and ongoing evaluation, development of plan of care, treatment goals, discharge disposition and patient care management as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness and reducing the risk of recurrence.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication among healthcare professionals.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in treatment approaches, staying current with industry research and best practices.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Served as an advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system, working closely with insurance providers when necessary.
- Trained new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding policies and standards of care.
- Used ERMs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.
- Gained extensive experience in using Epic software system.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (D.P.T) -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2008
Bachelors of Arts, English Literature -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01.2003
Skills
- Records management specialist
- Knowledge of ICD-10 coding, 1915 (b/c) waivers, NC Innovations Waivers
- Knowledge of MH/SUD/IDD
- EMR / EHR
- Skilled in MS Office Products (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Protocol compliance
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff education and training
- Case Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of co-workers in the development of Mobility Team
- Intermediate SQL skills
- Completed Data Scientist/Analytics Course series
Certification
- NC Physical Therapy License # 13917
- Current BLS certification
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Physical Therapist
UNC Health Care System
01.2018 - Current
Physical Therapist
Duke University Health System- Duke Raleigh Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2018
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (D.P.T) -
University of South Florida
Bachelors of Arts, English Literature -
Florida State University
- NC Physical Therapy License # 13917
- Current BLS certification
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