Rachel Dingfelder, PT, DPT
Brooksville
Summary
Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with 3 years of acute care experience treating medically complex patients. Skilled in ICU and early mobility, discharge planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based patient care. Dedicated to improving functional outcomes through compassionate, high-quality rehabilitation while contributing to team education and clinical excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Physical Therapist
AdventHealth
Zephyrhills
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, and critical care diagnoses.
- Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and safe discharge.
- Collaborate daily with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and case management to coordinate patient care and safe discharge plan.
- Complete accurate documentation in the electronic medical record while maintaining productivity standards.
- Participated in daily multidisciplinary rounds (MDRs) to communicate functional status, rehabilitation recommendations, and discharge needs.
- Managed daily patient assignments for the physical therapy team to ensure equitable workload distribution and efficient patient care.
- Collaborated with the wound care team to develop and implement individualized sitting programs that promoted pressure injury prevention while maximizing functional mobility and participation.
- Contributed to an interdisciplinary early mobility program for mechanically ventilated (intubated) patients to improve functional outcomes, reduce ICU-acquired weakness, and support timely recovery.
- Trained and mentored newly hired physical therapists on acute care workflows, documentation standards, patient care protocols, and departmental procedures
- Served as a Clinical Instructor for Doctor of Physical Therapy student providing mentorship, clinical education, performance feedback, and competency assessments.
- Trained in the safe use of Arjo patient handling and mobility equipment, including ceiling lifts and transfer devices.
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05-2021
Skills
- Acute care rehabilitation background
- Evidence-Based Practice Implementation
- EPIC charting
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical Instruction and Student Mentorship
- New Employee Onboarding and Training
Certification
- Physical Therapist License - State of Florida
- CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
Acute Care Physical Therapist
AdventHealth
08.2023 - Current
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania