Richard Easter
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Clinic Director with high level of professionalism, motivation and commitment to patient satisfaction. Over 4 years of experience facilitating staff teams and working alongside medical personnel. Strong skills in budgeting and recordkeeping. Special interests include acting as a patient advocate to ensure that they not only meet long term goals but also have the skills for sustained wellness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Director
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Chattanooga , TN
2021.12 - Current
- Opened the first de Novo in Chattanooga in December 2021.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained patient service coordinator.
- Fostered relationship with Lula Lake, a local 401c conservation group, in order to increase the PT Solutions footprint in Chattanooga.
- Marketed to local dental offices on services that we offer to treat TMD and vestibular disorders.
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
- Performed patient assessments and contributed to development of interdisciplinary care plans.
Clinic Director
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Fort Oglethorpe , GA
2021.07 - 2021.12
- Performed patient assessments and contributed to development of interdisciplinary care plans.
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
- Fostered relationships with local podiatrists and vascular specialists to create resources for my patients.
- Collaborated with colleagues at evidence based days on ways to improve patient outcomes and overall satisfaction
Clinic Director
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Chatsworth , GA
2019.07 - 2021.07
- Acted to bridge the gap between local Athletic Trainers and Orthopedic surgeons in order to develop an interdisciplinary sports medicine team for our middle-school and high-school athletes.
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
- Performed patient assessments and contributed to development of interdisciplinary care plans.
- Built relationships with physicians to create steady referral pipeline.
- Created customized care plans, working with local hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Clinic Director
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Dalton , GA
2018.03 - 2019.07
- Fostered team environment to maximize staff engagement and satisfaction.
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared and retained records, files and reports according to various government and practice standards.
- Built relationships with physicians to create steady referral pipeline.
- Utilized evidence-based treatment practices to tailor treatments to each individual patient.
- Maintained professional relationships of key referral sources including Dalton ENT.
Staff Physical Therapist
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Dalton , GA
2017.06 - 2018.03
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Evaluated and treated chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, and neuropathies.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Saint Augustine, FL04.2017
Master of Science - Exercise Science
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Employee Supervision
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Time Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Staff Management
- Community-based Educational Programs
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Completed PT Solutions Orthopedic Clinical Residency in 2018.
- Collaborated with local clinic directors across North Georgia in administration of weekly mentorship classes to aid in professional development of staff therapists.
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist (GA,TN)
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Timeline
Clinic Director
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
2021.12 - Current
Clinic Director
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
2021.07 - 2021.12
Clinic Director
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
2019.07 - 2021.07
Clinic Director
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
2018.03 - 2019.07
Staff Physical Therapist
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
2017.06 - 2018.03
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Master of Science - Exercise Science
University of Memphis
- Licensed Physical Therapist (GA,TN)
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
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