Paul Reginald Yadao, PT, DPT
License #302905 Fairfield,CA
Summary
Motivated Physical Therapist with experience working with a variety of movement disorders and orthopedic diagnoses, towards obtaining functional goals, improved quality of life, and readapting to their community. Strong ambition to expand rehabilitation skills and knowledge, with personal goals to become a certified orthopedic and vestibular specialist. Respected reputation working with college students, SPT’s, PT’s, and PTA's in the pursuit of establishing continued development. Seeking a teaching position at an institution where interdisciplinary collaboration, continued education, positive mindsets, growth, innovation, and community involvement are some of the values present in the culture.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
Vacaville, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments by observing responses to interventions.
- Performed manual therapy techniques, such as massage, stretching, mobilization and manipulation and soft tissue mobilization.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Developed home programs for patients to continue their rehabilitation at home.
Physical Therapist
Empower Me Wellness
Sacramento, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Evaluates and treats patients per physician orders utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques in the patient's home or rehab facility.
- Document treatment, evaluations, and progress notes to monitor patient’s progression or regression with treatment.
- Communicate with members of the rehab team to find ways that best meet the patient’s functional goals that promote a better quality of life.
- Communicate with nursing, administrators, and caregivers on certain activity and participation restrictions to follow per physician protocol.
- Maintains current clinical knowledge through continuing education.
Student Physical Therapist
Pipeline Physical Therapy
Oceanside, CA
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed evaluations and re-examinations under supervising instructor prioritizing objective assessment steps for time efficiency and to accurately diagnose patient’s impairments.
- Assessed patient progression to determine readiness for discharge and discharged patient PLOF restored and goals met, under instructor supervision.
- Formulated and carried out therapeutic treatment for 10 patients daily.
- Developed proficiency with post-op labral tear, RC tear, TKA, and achilles rupture according to physician’s protocol and tissue healing guidelines.
- Provided motivational support and patient education to build rapport and to increase patient compliance with plan of care and exercises.
- Practiced weekly self-reflection strategies to develop short term goals for improvement the following week.
- Developed manual techniques in assessing joint mobility and providing joint interventions utilizing the Paris approach.
Travel Physical Therapist
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed evaluations, discharges, and re-assessments to ensure steady progress for patients.
- Communicated with patients about their activities and prior level of function to create goals and develop an effective plan of care to meet their goals.
- Provided and taught patients how to correctly perform effective evidence based research interventions at home to ensure optimal healing outcomes.
- Provided patient education on the importance of following home exercise programs, activity modification, anatomy, tissue healing stages, and modalities.
- Provided motivational support and patient education to build rapport and to increase patient compliance with plan of care and exercises.
Physical Therapist
Health Plus Home Health Care
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Evaluate patients determining patient needs in bed mobility, gait, transfers, functional strength, and balance.
- Assess patient’s needs to determine if they are in need of services from occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, medical social worker, or home health aide.
- Document treatment, evaluations, and discharges to monitor and record patient’s progress or regression with treatment.
- Monitor vitals and symptoms for red or yellow flags to maintain patient safety.
- Educate caregivers and family members on safe patient management and assistance with home exercise program.
- Maintains current clinical knowledge through continuing education.
Student Physical Therapist
Bayberry Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Facility
Concord, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, demonstrated the readiness to transition into a DPT role independently and to provide safe, quality care for patients with functional limitations resulting from fractures, aging, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, contractures, diabetes, hematomas, COPD, vestibular impairments, radiculopathy, stenosis, femur fracture, tibia fracture, and congestive heart failure.
- Evaluated patients based on current level of function and assessed PLOF in order to develop an effective plan of care to restore patient’s functional independence.
- Provided optimal care utilizing up-to-date evidence, diverse therapeutic interventions, and patient response to treatment.
- Developed experience with providing the necessary assistance levels in relation to bed mobility, transfers, and gait training activities,
- Collaborated/communicated with PTs, OTs, PTAs and PT aides to provide attentive and high-quality care.
- Maintained timely, complete, and accurate clinical documentation for each patient.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
San Marcos, CA08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA12-2017
Skills
- Outpatient therapy background
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Geriatrics experience
- CPR training
- Safety Management
- Records management specialist
- Empathetic and patient
- Home health care expertise
- Acute rehabilitation background
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic exercises
- Movement form and techniques
- Time management proficiency
Affiliations
- Member of the Knights of Columbus, which involves providing services to the local community and the church.
- Experience as a peer tutor for Anatomy at Sacramento State, helping students develop strategies and promote their learning styles in gaining an understanding of human anatomy.
- Enjoys resistance training, riding bicycle, golf, and fishing.
Accomplishments
- Graduated from University of St. Augustine with honors.
Certification
- First Aid & BLS Certification (American Heart Association) Oct 2019 – Present
- Manual Therapy Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant Feb 2024
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
04.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
Empower Me Wellness
03.2024 - Current
Travel Physical Therapist
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
12.2023 - 03.2024
Physical Therapist
Health Plus Home Health Care
01.2023 - 11.2023
Student Physical Therapist
Bayberry Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Facility
05.2022 - 08.2022
Student Physical Therapist
Pipeline Physical Therapy
01.2022 - 04.2024
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University - Sacramento
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