Nikkia Kipe

• Contributed to increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and clear communication throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Promoted patient safety during sessions through vigilant supervision and adherence to established protocols.
• Reduced risk of injury recurrence in athletes through sport-specific rehabilitative interventions designed to target areas of weakness or instability.
• Enabled patients suffering from chronic pain conditions to better manage their symptoms with a combination of pain-relieving modalities and self-care education.

• Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
• Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
• Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
• Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.

• Provided Orthopedic outpatient treatments utilizing manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic activities, and modalities such as electric stimulation, traction, and ultrasound as appropriate
• Demonstrated Aquatic therapy treatments for appropriate patients with weight bearing limitations and deficits
• Leading Joint works group for post-op Joint replacement surgeries in hospital setting
• Provided treatment to patients with various acute conditions and illnesses promoting optimal functional mobility to return to prior level of function

• Demonstrated exceptional flexibility and adaptability completing 5 travel assignments in different states varying between Outpatient, Inpatient, and SNF for skilled Physical Therapy
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team for appropriate patient care including co-treatments with Occupational Therapy services for patient safety
• Ensured all documentation was completed within a timely manner
• Assisted patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals by providing targeted exercises and therapeutic techniques

- SNF in Missouri City, TX October 2017 - November 2017

- Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, PA January 2018 - July 2018

- Summit PT in Chevy Chase, MD January 2019 - April 2019

- Orthocincy in Edgewood, KY October 2019 - January 2020

- Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD February 2020 - May 2020