Sandra Brougher
Cedar Park,TX
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Relations Laision
Valerian Home Health And Hospice
Round Rock, TX
01.2017 - 05.2024
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing concerns and providing solutions to various issues.
PTA, Rehab Director, Ancillary Svc Coordinator
Eclipse Home Health
Austin, TX
03.2008 - 05.2016
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Healthsense Home Health
Austin, TX
04.2006 - 03.2008
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Town And Country Rehabilitation
Austin, TX
02.2002 - 04.2006
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
Physical Therapist Assistant/Rehab Director
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Austin, TX
05.1987 - 06.1994
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
- Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Assisted athletes in their return to sport activities through sport-specific training programs targeting agility, endurance, power, speed development.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Education
Associates Of Applied Sciences - Physical Therapist Assistant
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.1987
Skills
- Assessment capabilities
- Assertiveness
- Mediation skills
- Influencing skills
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal abilities
Board Seats
Ascension Seton Women's Development Board- Secretary/Treasurer- June 2020- Present
Timeline
Personal Relations Laision
Valerian Home Health And Hospice
01.2017 - 05.2024
PTA, Rehab Director, Ancillary Svc Coordinator
Eclipse Home Health
03.2008 - 05.2016
Physical Therapist Assistant
Healthsense Home Health
04.2006 - 03.2008
Physical Therapist Assistant
Town And Country Rehabilitation
02.2002 - 04.2006
Physical Therapist Assistant/Rehab Director
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
05.1987 - 06.1994
Associates Of Applied Sciences - Physical Therapist Assistant
Austin Community College