Paula Livella
Newry,PA
Summary
Physical Therapist with extensive experience and knowledge of therapy techniques and procedures. Skilled in providing effective treatments to variety of patient diagnoses. Strong ability to assesses patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Encompasshealth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona
Altoona, PA
07.2000 - Current
- Manage a high-volume caseload and organize daily schedules of patients.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Supervise clinical students, certified and licensed assistants.
- Assess patient needs through physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Develope comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Serve on Spinal Cord Injury JACHO Certified Disease Specific Program.
- Serve on the STOP2 Committee and provide education and training to new hospital staff pertaining to proper body mechanics an handling techniques of patients.
- Served as CCCE from 3/2002 to 7/2012 managing the hospital's Student and Volunteer Programs.
- Served as Inpatient Physical Therapy Department Manager from 7/2012 to 03/2017 (overseeing an inpatient staff of 15 fulltime and 12 prn licensed staff, completing staff Performance Evaluations, leading monthly Department Staff Meetings, attending Administrative Leadership Meetings and assisting in providing patient treatment as needed).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Advanced Biology
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada05.1991
Skills
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Consistent, quality care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Genuine concern for patient success
Certification
NDT Certification
GG Outcomes - annual certification
CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Encompasshealth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona
07.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Science - Advanced Biology
University of Saskatchewan
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