Pamela Lehman
Woodbury,CT
Summary
- Dynamic and energetic individual with strong evaluative and manual therapy skills in orthopedics and dance medicine.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Fisio Physical Therapy And Wellness
09.2019 - Current
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Evaluate and treat wide range of orthopedic and post surgical rehabilitation, including total joint arthroplasty, chronic and acute pain, whiplash, arthritis, disc pathology, myofascial pain.
Senior Physical Therapist
Orthopaedic Specialists of Connecticut
11.1996 - 09.2019
- Evaluated and treated wide range of orthopedic conditions and post surgical rehabilitation, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, joint replacements, myofascial pain.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation, craniosacral and MFR.
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Specialist in Dance Medicine and Sports Medicine
- Lecturer at career days
- Supervised student interns and provided clinical supervision of PT and AT students
Staff Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer/Consultant in Dance Medicine
Physical Therapy Arts
06.1994 - 11.1996
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
- Administered therapeutic treatments including MFR, CST and trigger point release to ease patients' pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Provided evaluation and treatment onsite for local manufacturing company
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer/Dance Medicine
Northeast Physical Therapy Center
01.1993 - 06.1994
- Medicare Liaison
- Inservice Coordinator
- Lecturer
- Evaluated and treated patients with orthopedic injuries
- Developed and supervised pool program
- Consultant at School of Performing Arts
Company Therapist
American Ballet Theatre
09.1990 - 01.1993
- Responsible for daily medical needs and rehabilitation of professional dance company both in rehearsal and touring domestically and abroad
Assistant Director/Medical Supervisor
Connecticut Soccer School
07.1982 - 07.1992
- Designed and implemented medical handbook
- Processed all insurance claims
- Coordinated and supervised medical staff
- Injury prevention and management for staff and campers
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
Western Connecticut Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine Center
06.1987 - 12.1991
- Evaluated and treated orthopedic, sports and dance injuries
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
University of Connecticut
08.1985 - 05.1987
- Evaluation and rehabilitation of men’s and women’s soccer, women’s basketball, women’s gymnastics
- Education/supervision of student trainers
- Committee member for medical needs of student-athletes
- Coordinator of medical services for Connecticut Special Olympics
- Instruction of athletic training curriculum
Education
MA - Education/Sports Medicine
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT1991
BS - Physical Therapy/Athletic Training
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT1985
Skills
- Registered Physical Therapist(CT, MA,NY)
- Licensed Athletic Trainer(CT, MA)-Retired
- IASTM certified
- CPR certified
- MFR/CST trained
- Clinical Associate University of Connecticut
- Volunteer member USOTC(on site care 1987)
Community Service
- Vestry member St. Paul’s Church
- Confirmation mentor
- Member of search committees(2)
- Altar guild/usher/lector
- Member of welcoming committee
- Volunteer Community Food Bank
- People's Warden St.Paul's Church(2019-2022)
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Fisio Physical Therapy And Wellness
09.2019 - Current
Senior Physical Therapist
Orthopaedic Specialists of Connecticut
11.1996 - 09.2019
Staff Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer/Consultant in Dance Medicine
Physical Therapy Arts
06.1994 - 11.1996
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer/Dance Medicine
Northeast Physical Therapy Center
01.1993 - 06.1994
Company Therapist
American Ballet Theatre
09.1990 - 01.1993
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
Western Connecticut Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine Center
06.1987 - 12.1991
Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
University of Connecticut
08.1985 - 05.1987
Assistant Director/Medical Supervisor
Connecticut Soccer School
07.1982 - 07.1992
MA - Education/Sports Medicine
University of Connecticut
BS - Physical Therapy/Athletic Training
University of Connecticut
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