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Roxanne Zilmer
Physical Therapist/Entrepeneur
Palos Verdes Peninsula,California
Summary
Motivated professional bringing 6 years of entrepreneurial wisdom and 26 years of Physical Therapy expertise. Dedicated, personable and well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members, students, patients and the community. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with joy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Cairn Physical Therapy & Wellness
Palos Verdes Peninsula, United States
06.2020 - Current
- Principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Oversee end-to-end business processes to increase revenue by 100% in one year
- Conduct clinical assessment and evaluation of patients with orthopedic injury.
- Plan and implement individually-designed treatment programs to optimize human movement, return to sport and functional abilities.
- Researched and stayed abreast of current PT and business trends by attending professional development opportunities.
Business Owner/Operator
ZPT
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
- Oversee end-to-end business processes to grow proficiency and profitability.
- Conduct clinical assessment and evaluation of patients with orthopedic injury.
- Plan and implement individually-designed treatment programs to optimize human movement, return to sport and functional abilities.
- Researched and stayed abreast of current PT and business trends by attending professional development opportunities.
Physical Therapist
Peak Performance Physical Therapy
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation of patients with Orthopedic Injury
- Planned and implemented individually-designed treatment programs to optimize human movement, return to sport and functional abilities.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Supervised at least 3 clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
- Researched and stayed abreast of current PT trends by attending professional development opportunities.
Physical Therapist
Advanced Balance Studio
San Pedro, CA
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation of patients with Orthopedic Injury
- Planned and implemented individually-designed treatment programs to optimize human movement, return to sport and functional abilities.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Supervised technicians and volunteers.
- Researched and stayed abreast of current PT trends by attending professional development opportunities.
- Provide clinical instruction to 1-3 Physical Therapy students in clinical settings on Orthopedic and Sport PT evaluation and treatment.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
- Enhanced community outreach initiatives and increased business awareness by offering educational classes on variety of subjects to local community.
Faculty Instructor
National Institute Of Restorative Exercise, Inc.
Torrance, CA
03.2011 - 07.2011
- Managed classroom activities, set up.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Instructed up to 25 students individually and in groups on Physical Therapy subjects.
Physical Therapist
South Bay Orthopaedic Specialists
Torrance, California
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation of patients with Orthopedic Injury.
- Planned and implemented individually-designed treatment programs to optimize human movement, return to sport and functional abilities.
- Supervised PT Assistants, PT Aides and volunteers.
- Provide clinical instruction to 1-3 Physical Therapy students in clinical settings on Orthopedic and Sport PT evaluation and treatment.
- Researched and stayed abreast of current PT trends by attending professional development opportunities.
- Taught professional continuing education to PT's in house
- Developed and implemented PT Aide training program.
Physical Therapist
Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital
Inglewood, CA
10.1995 - 08.2004
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation of patients with Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputations, Joint Replacement.
- Planned and implemented individually-designed treatment programs to optimize human movement and functional abilities.
- Managed high-volume caseload.
- Worked continuum of care from Acute/ICU, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Rehab and Fitness Center.
- Provide clinical instruction to 1-3 Physical Therapy students in clinical settings on Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Joint Replacement evaluation and treatment.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care.
Physical Therapist
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Beverly Hills, CA
04.1998 - 03.2002
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation of patients with Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputations.
- Planned and implemented individually-designed treatment programs to optimize human movement and functional abilities.
- Managed high-volume caseload.
- Provide clinical instruction to 1-3 Physical Therapy students in clinical settings on Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation evaluation and treatment.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care.
- Enhanced community outreach initiatives and increased business awareness by offering brain injury education and post injury exercises classes to local community.
Education
TDPT - Physical Therapy/Practice Administration
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, UT 05.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Miami
Miami, FL 05.1992 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Biomedical Sciences
St Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN 09.1987 - 05.1991
Skills
Strategic Planning
Continuing Education
- 1995-2000 Multiple entry level and advanced NDT/PNF courses.
- 2010-present Orthopedic courses including but not limited to:
- Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Year Long Manual Therapy Course
- Complete Management of the Athlete - A Movement Systems Approach: Upper Quarter
- Complete Management of the Athlete - A Movement Systems Approach: Lower Quarter and Spine
- Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Cervical Spine and Shoulder
- Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Lumbar Spine and Hip
- 2020 Medical Therapeutic Yoga Level 1 Certification
- 1995-present eclectic courses to fulfill License requirements
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT)
- American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy
- California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)
- Private Practice Section of APTA
Certification
Licensed Physical Therapist
Interests
Yoga
Travel
Learning
Reading
Family and Friends
Quote
I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples
Mother Theresa
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Cairn Physical Therapy & Wellness
06.2020 - Current
Medical Therapeutic Yoga Level I Certification
03-2020
Business Owner/Operator
ZPT
06.2015 - 06.2020
Physical Therapist
Peak Performance Physical Therapy
08.2014 - 12.2015
TDPT - Physical Therapy/Practice Administration
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
05.2012 - 05.2013
Physical Therapist
Advanced Balance Studio
08.2011 - 07.2014
Faculty Instructor
National Institute Of Restorative Exercise, Inc.
03.2011 - 07.2011
Physical Therapist
South Bay Orthopaedic Specialists
08.2008 - 07.2011
Physical Therapist
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
04.1998 - 03.2002
Physical Therapist
Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital
10.1995 - 08.2004
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Miami
05.1992 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Biomedical Sciences
St Cloud State University
09.1987 - 05.1991
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