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Patricia Buckley PT

Bloomington,Illinois

Summary

  • Knowledgeable Physical Therapist with over 32 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care in multiple settings that include: podiatry, general orthopedic including back and neck, Home Care, Nursing Home and Skilled Nursing Facilities, hospital in and out patient, and Long Term Rehabilitation neurologically affected clients.
  • Driven to provide the best care for each individual.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

Prairie Spine and Pain Institute
Peoria, IL
02.2020 - Current
  • Therapist for physician owned Spinal Orthopedic Surgeon practice.
  • Responsible for evaluation and treatment of clients for Orthopedic Spine and Pain Clinic. Client population included: non, pre and post surgical spinal, general populus, workmen's compensation, sports medicine hip/foot and ankle and geriatric patients.
  • Identified, established and properly documented measurable goals to promote restoration of functional and work related abilities.
  • Evaluated progress and planned reevaluation actively overseeing patient care activities, medical records and execution of physician orders
  • Utilized clinical and manual skill set on patients with acute and chronic pain
  • Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve overall health and wellness even after therapy discharge.
  • Developed patient educational materials on Proper Posture and Proper Body Mechanics.
  • Educated all patients in, and actively had patients practice principles of Proper Posture and Body Mechanics during each treatment session to ensure carryover into life and work place situations.
  • Educated and encouraged clinic employees in proper postural seating adjustments and seated desk stretching exercises to improve musculoskeletal health during work day.
  • Utilized Monitored Rehab Systems neuromuscular training equipment in rehab of clientell.

Physical Therapist

Energize Rehab- For Loft Nursing Homes
Eureka , Canton And Normal, Illinois
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Performed job duties of evaluating physical therapist in three Loft nursing home SNF units and general resident population within the nursing homes.
  • Client population consisted of part A and B Medicare , and a small load of out patient clients.
  • EMR- Optima and Point Click Care.
  • Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
  • Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.

Physical Therapist

Turning Point Therapies
Fairbury, IL
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Managed case loads and performed a consistently high influx of evaluations and treatments for two podiatry clinics with the emphasis on quality care
  • Directed each individual's plan of care by communications with , and supervision of, PTA's in each clinic
  • Educated each patient in self care for pain and exercises in the treatment of each specific podiatry condition
  • Utilized WebPT, Aprima, and MedBridge softwares for EMR

Physical Therapist

McLean County Orthopedics
Bloomington, IL
07.2011 - 01.2019
  • Served a general orthopedic population at a large physician owned practice utilizing manual and neurologic skills with treatments
  • Worked with cutting edge technology including : Virtusense, Alter-G, force plate, Pneumatic compression cryotherapy (Game Ready) , CRA testing
  • Communicated and coordinated care with PTA's, techs, nursing, physicians clients and their families
  • Performed aquatics therapy with post surgical back surgery clients
  • Clinic treatment approach SFMA, ASTYM , Method CRA
  • Used Thera, Medbridge and Athena software for EMR

Physical Therapist

Advanced Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Bloomington, IL
01.2011 - 08.2013
  • Responsible for performing and documentation of evaluations , progress, discharges as well as treated Medicare A and B patients at both Martin Health Care, McLean County Nursing Home, and Westminister Village Retirement Community

Physical Therapist

Green Tree Therapy
Bloomington, IL
01.1996 - 02.2004
  • Evaluating therapist for two local Heritage Manor Nursing Homes
  • Responsible for performing and documenting evaluations, treatments, progressions and discharge assessments of Medicare A and B clients admitted to Nursing Home SNF unit
  • Coordinated and supervised treatment plans with PTA's
  • Communicated with entire care team, patients and their families regarding care
  • Contracted out to OSF St. Joseph Medical Center and St. James Medical Centers Home Care as an evaluating therapist

Physical Therapist

CMS Therapies
Bloomington, IL
08.1994 - 01.1996
  • Served as admitting therapist at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, and Skilled Nursing Facilities, Bloomington , IL
  • Responsible for evaluation, progression and supervision of the plan of care developed for each client and the coordination of team communication regarding each client

Physical Therapist

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center - Home Care
Bloomington, IL
08.1993 - 08.1994
  • Home Care therapist, responsible for assessment, development and progression of client Plans of Care and home exercises programs
  • Responsible for communication and coordination of client treatment plan of care with full treatment team including: home care PTA's, nursing, social service, techs , clients and their families, as well as ordering physicians
  • Assisted and educated patients and their families in home mobility, gait, exercises and modifications for most independence with ADL's in their homes
  • Contracted out to OSF St. Joseph Medical Center and St. James Medical Center's Home Care as an evaluating therapist

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy and Science

Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO
08.1986

Skills

  • Strong communication and analytical skills, allowing me to successfully evaluate each patient's individualized needs, and then coordinate this care with the entire Care Team, patients their families
  • Strong emphasis on educating each patient in their individual diagnosis and self treatment through exercise , postural training, self application of pain and edema management techniques, to allow clients to be empowered to better participate in their own treatment and restoration of function
  • ASTYM Certified
  • Multi-Disciplinary Certified in Geriatrics for Non-Physicians
  • Strong skills in utilizing manual and neuro re-education in client treatments
  • CPR trained

Affiliations

I believe in and practice what I educate patients in, by staying physically active . I take much pleasure from the creativity and problem solving ,as well as the interpersonal relationships that being a therapist affords me.

Licensed Physical Therapist, Illinois # 070.007749

References

References upon request

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Prairie Spine and Pain Institute
02.2020 - Current

Physical Therapist

Energize Rehab- For Loft Nursing Homes
10.2019 - 02.2020

Physical Therapist

Turning Point Therapies
01.2019 - 02.2020

Physical Therapist

McLean County Orthopedics
07.2011 - 01.2019

Physical Therapist

Advanced Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
01.2011 - 08.2013

Physical Therapist

Green Tree Therapy
01.1996 - 02.2004

Physical Therapist

CMS Therapies
08.1994 - 01.1996

Physical Therapist

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center - Home Care
08.1993 - 08.1994

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy and Science

Maryville University of Saint Louis

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