Pamela Travers
Ransom,IL
Summary
Collaborative and compassionate Physical Therapist driven to help people improve movement and manage pain after injuries, illnesses or surgeries. Listens carefully to patients, observes movements and develops individualized treatment plans. Establishes clear goals and outcomes and encourages and challenges patients to attain expected progress. Known professionally for motivating patients and promoting speedy recovery.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
OSF Health Care
Pontiac, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Supervised physical therapist assistants and aides, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and high-quality patient care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as ambulation and transfers.
- Performed manual therapy techniques, such as massage, stretching, mobilization and manipulation and soft tissue mobilization.
- Developed personalized rehabilitation programs to maximize patient recovery and ensure progress towards goals.
- Attended continuing education courses relevant to physical therapy practice.
Physical Therapist
Purpose Care Home Health
Joliet, IL
06.2014 - Current
- Managed and treated pain in patients.
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
- Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress to other members of the team
- Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Physical Therapist
At Home Quality Care
Morris, IL
01.2012 - Current
- Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
- Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
Facility Manager
Athletico Physical Therapy
Streator, IL
08.2014 - 09.2021
- Managed and directed facility staff
- Prepared and reviewed operational reports and budgets
- Developed relationships with healthcare providers to sustain strong referral system
- Supervised day-to-day operations of facility, complying with corporate policies and guidelines.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Managed and treated pain in patients.
- Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
Director
NEWSOME Physical Therapy
Streator, IL
07.1993 - 08.2014
- Oversaw staff, financials and key performance indicators to manage business operations.
- Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with employees and freelance pe
- Hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Developed department performance goals and methods for achieving milestones.
- Built strong community referral network.
- Prepared annual budgets for business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL07.1993
Skills
- Outpatient therapy background
- Empathetic and patient
- CPR training
- Geriatrics experience
- Dry Needling Certified
- ASTYM Certified
- Wound Care
- Vestibular rehab
- Lymphedema Certified
- TMJ experience
- Pediatric Torticollis
Timeline
Physical Therapist
OSF Health Care
11.2021 - Current
Facility Manager
Athletico Physical Therapy
08.2014 - 09.2021
Physical Therapist
Purpose Care Home Health
06.2014 - Current
Physical Therapist
At Home Quality Care
01.2012 - Current
Director
NEWSOME Physical Therapy
07.1993 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Illinois At Chicago
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