Patient driven Physical therapist with forward-thinking approach centered on achieving goals and positive outcomes. Established business growth without sacrificing patient care. "Hands on" therapist who checks in on all patients in the room regardless of the evaluating therapist. Demonstrated record of success in building relationships with both doctors and patients and managing successful therapy clinics for three decades.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Owner
Barkman And Smith Physical Therapy
06.1993 - Current
Created a physical therapy owned practice with one clinic and three employees that grew to three clinics with over twenty five employees.
Established ongoing relationships with patients in the community who "stop in" to update me on their progress.
Enjoy ongoing relationships with area doctors who trust their patients to be expertly cared for.
Trained and motivated employees in patient first mentality while mentoring many former employees to join our profession.
Developed relationships with patients who ask specifically for me when they return.
Actively present and market to educate area facilities on how we can offer expert care of their patients.
Offer wheelchair evaluations, BIG program along with conventional tools to maximize patient outcome.
Requested therapist to attend area screenings with doctors.
Manage day to day operations of our facilities while maintaining a full patient schedule;
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
05.1982
Skills
Expert Patient Care
Skilled at evaluating difficult diagnoses
Relationship Builder with area doctors
Team Manager
Timeline
Principal Owner
Barkman And Smith Physical Therapy
06.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Texas Woman's University
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