Reynaldo Pesina
Quincy,CA
Summary
Caring Physical Therapist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and therapy-program design and execution. Dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team. Hardworking, compassionate offering 31 years of experience as a Therapist and Manager/Director in Acute care,Skilled Nursing, Home Health and outpatient/orthopedic settings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Manager/Physical Therapist
Plumas District Hospital
Quincy, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective Rehabilitation management.
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Clinic Manager/Owner
Sierra Valley Physical Therapy
Quincy, Ca.
05.2002 - Current
- Facilitated outpatient physical therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders
- Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of physical therapy assistants and patients
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities
- Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
- Built relationships with physicians to create steady referral pipeline
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Rehab Manager/Physical Therapist
Rehab Alliance
Santa Ana, CA.
05.1992 - 05.2002
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and aides.
- Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities
- Facilitated outpatient physical therapy for patients with all types of orthopedic an Neurological disorders including wound care.
- Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of physical therapy assistants and patients in both Acute care and Skilled nursing settings.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
- Developed team communications and information for staff,corporate and facility meetings
- Prepared Rehab department for any upcoming surveys with DHS and JCAHO
- Supervised/managed a multidisciplinary team of Physical Therapists/Assistants, Occupational Therapist/Assistants and Speech Language Pathologists on a daily basis
- Program Development including Wound Care Program, WC clinic, Restorative Nursing Program (Included policies and procedures, documentation forms, staff training, marketing)
Staff Therapist
Lanterman Developmental Center
Pomona, Ca.
09.1990 - 05.1992
- Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability
- Assessed patients and applied diagnostic skills to determine underlying causes
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
- Participated in the facility wide custom wheelchair clinic to address the needs of severely handicapped patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA1990
Associate of Science - Pre-Physical Therapy
Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA1988
High School Diploma -
Monterey Bay Academy
LaSelva Beach, CA.1985
Skills
- Home health care expertise
- Program development
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Bilingual in Spanish
- BLS training
- Staff education and training
- Program Development
- Self-Motivated
- Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)
Timeline
Rehab Manager/Physical Therapist
Plumas District Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Clinic Manager/Owner
Sierra Valley Physical Therapy
05.2002 - Current
Rehab Manager/Physical Therapist
Rehab Alliance
05.1992 - 05.2002
Staff Therapist
Lanterman Developmental Center
09.1990 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Loma Linda University
Associate of Science - Pre-Physical Therapy
Pacific Union College
High School Diploma -
Monterey Bay Academy