Samantha Aube
Tampa,FL
Summary
As a Physical Therapy Lead, my goal is to empower the physical therapist team to collaborate effectively, cultivating a positive and supportive work environment. Additionally, encourage the utilization of evidence-based treatments and available technology to deliver outstanding patient-centered care and improve patient outcomes. I aim to lead by example, serve as a mentor and resource for every team member, and inspire others.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Senior
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Lutz, FL
11.2024 - Current
- Manage and supervise the team of physical therapists, assistants, and rehab techs
- Assign and distribute caseloads among physical therapists and assistants
- Create and manage weekend therapy schedule
- Coordinate PRN staffing to ensure patient-therapist ratios are maintained
- Attend meetings to discuss departmental goals, improvements, and issues.
- Communicate with patients and families to ensure that patients' concerns and needs are addressed
- Assist in complex cases where additional expertise is needed, providing clinical guidance and oversight.
- Provide training, mentorship, and performance evaluations to assist therapists in developing their skills
Physical Therapist
Advent Health Tampa
Tampa, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Inpatient mix floating between neuro/trauma/cardiac/orthopedic and medical surgical units
- Evaluate, treat and establish plan of care
- Re-assessment of plan of care and goals
Physical Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Lutz, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluate and assess patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Maintain constant communication with patient, families, caregivers and hospital departments to ensure highest quality of care
- Create a plan for discharge including home assessment, caregiver training, equipment recommendations and home exercise program
- Monitor data on patient outcome, satisfaction, and safety for process improvement
- Participate in team conferences, providing reports on patient progress and impediments to discharge
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Washington University in Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12.2016
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Judgement and Decision-making
- Empathetic
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Positivity
- Clinical Expertise
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
Leadership Roles
- Brain Injury Program Development 2025-present
- Co-chair of Stroke Community Group 2024-present
- AHA Heart Walk Therapy Co-Captain 2024
- Development and Coordination of The Therapy Student Volunteer Program 2023-present
- Stroke Committee 2023-present
- Certified Clinical Instructor 2023-present
- Vector Champion 2023-present
- STOP Committee 2022-present
Certification
- Encompass Health HemiMove I & II -2022-2024
- 44th Annual Neurorehabilitation Conference | Encompass Health Braintree- 2024
- CSRS: Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist -2023
- HIGT: Hight Intensity Gait Training -2023
- EksoNR Level 2 Certified Clinician- 2023
- APTA Combined Sections Meeting | San Diego, CA- 2023
- STOP 2: Safe Patient Mobility Boot Camp for Hospital Trainers Training - 2022
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program LEVEL 1- 2022
- 42nd Annual Neurorehabilitation Conference | Encompass Health Braintree - 2022
Timeline
Physical Therapist Senior
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
Advent Health Tampa
08.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Washington University in Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Rhode Island
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