Richard Quitete
Keansburg,NJ
Summary
Physical Therapist with extensive and comprehensive background most notably TBI/stroke, Prosthetics and orthotics, seating and positioning, spasticity and behavior management executing personalized treatment plans within the team approach. Reliable and adaptable to changing patient and facility needs. Significant management experience with strong leadership skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Gateway Care Center (via QRM)-Eatontown, Nj
Addison, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Facility PT and covering DOR. Management of 1PTA.
Physical Therapist
Reliant Rehab Services
Plano, TX
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Director of rehab transition to staff PT at ce The Manor rehab and care center at centrastate." Currently Atlantic health systems.
Physical Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation Services
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Staff therapist to rehabilitation director at "the Manor at Centrastate medical center now Atlantic health systems. Primary PT managing 2 PTAs
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Bayshore Medical Center
Holmdel, NJ
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Weekend coverage
- High acuity populations in ICU to general medical
- Sharpening of acure skills and parameters
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Tender Touch Therapy
Hazlet, NJ
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Arnold Walter care center-Geriatric Rehab and LTC, direct patient care, management of therapy team scheduling and treat
Weekend Per Diem Physical Therapist
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
08.2006 - 12.2016
- Acute care
- Inpatient rehab
- ICU/CCU
- Stroke unit
- Ortho unit
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Willow Creek Care Center
Somerset, NJ
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Premier Therapy Services (July 2012- Dec 2015)
- Genesis Rehabilitation Services (Jan 2016-Jan 2017)
- Initially staff PT
- Revenue and Compliance, daily scheduling, MDS compliance
Senior Physical Therapist
JFK-Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Edison, NJ
08.2006 - 06.2011
- BRAIN TRAUMA UNIT
- Extended Recovery unit
- Neurologic rehab-PNF,NDT, spasticity management, serial, casting, behavior management, bracing and splinting, prosthetics and orthotics, wound care, team approach.
- Acute care therapy and acute inpatient rehabilitation at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
- Neurologic, orthopedic, cardiac, vascular and general medical
Education
Master of Physical Therapy - undefined
Rutgers-Camden and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Stratford, NJ01.2006
Bachelor of Health Science - undefined
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL01.2004
Skills
- Comprehensive patient care
- Efficient and effective analytical skills
- Patient handling and safety
- Leadership skills
- PPS knowledge and application
- Spasticity management
- Splinting and serial casting
- Efficient and effective communication skills
- Gait training
- Complex patient care
- High volume caseloads
- Patient satisfaction
Certification
- New Jersey State Physical Therapy license
- Wound Care Certified, Wound Care Education Institute, 2015-2025
- APTA Member from 2005-2011
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Gateway Care Center (via QRM)-Eatontown, Nj
03.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Reliant Rehab Services
01.2021 - 02.2023
Physical Therapist
Encore Rehabilitation Services
01.2018 - 03.2022
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Tender Touch Therapy
02.2017 - 10.2017
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Bayshore Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2019
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Willow Creek Care Center
06.2011 - 07.2012
Weekend Per Diem Physical Therapist
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
08.2006 - 12.2016
Senior Physical Therapist
JFK-Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
08.2006 - 06.2011
Master of Physical Therapy - undefined
Rutgers-Camden and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Bachelor of Health Science - undefined
University of Miami