Sara Moore
Anderson,SC
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist with 18.5 years of experience treating pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Polished in treating various injuries and restoring mobility. Excellent communicator with outstanding patient rapport-building skills. Attentive Physical Therapist bringing years of hands-on experience helping clients regain movement and control pain after physical injury. Well-versed in broad range of planning, treatments and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disabilities. Encouraging and motivated professional passionate about improving patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Physical Therapist
National Healthcare Corp (NHC)
Anderson, SC
06.2016 - Current
- Evaluate and treat the elderly population in a nursing home environment on an as needed basis
Physical Therapist
Anmed Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Anderson, South Carolina
06.2005 - Current
- Evaluate and treat rehabilitation candidates with multiple diagnoses (i.e. hip fractures, orthopedic issues, CVAs, debility, Parkinson's, cardiopulmonary, etc) in an intensive inpatient rehabilitation environment
- LSVT certified, Neuro-IFRAH trained, STAR clinician certified, and CI credentialed
- Supervise PTAs with modifying treatment plans as needed and rehab techs on a daily basis within our facility
- PT Clinical Specialist III for geriatrics and PT Clinical Specialist I for neurology on the clinical ladder
- Current SCCE for both the OT and PT departments for clinical student placement
- Member of the Disease Specific Committee for Stroke and Hip Fracture with role of collecting data for our PASS metric for the bi-annual joint commission survey
- Chairperson for the committee in the development of the TBI protocol for our hospital
- Member of the committees for the treatment of lymphedema patients within our hospital and the bowel and bladder committee
- Member of the STAR team (rehab for cancer patients), which was a program that was a joint venture with the local cancer center at our hospital affiliation of AnMed Health.
- Experience in both inpatient and outpatient PT departments.
- Have worked both as a full time (June 2005-October 2006 and February 2012-current) and prn (October 2006-February 2012) therapist in the facility
PRN Physical Therapist
Greenwood Rehabilitation Hospital
Greenwood, SC
09.2011 - 09.2017
- Worked as a PRN PT in an inpatient rehab facility.
- Evaluated patients and treated them in a intensive inpatient rehabilitation hospital environment
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
PRN Physical Therapist
Advantage Rehabiltation Systems
Anderson, South Carolina
01.2006 - 05.2017
- Worked as a PRN PT at Richard Campbell Nursing Home
- Evaluate and treat as needed the elderly population in a nursing home environment
- Responsible for supervisory visits and discharges for PTAs that worked full time in the facility
Physical Therapist
Turning Point Pediatric Therapy
Anderson, South Carolina
05.2008 - 02.2012
- Evaluate and treat Baby Net (birth to 3 years of age) and older pediatric populations with disabilities such as prematurity, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc. in the home and clinic environments
- Supervise PTAs with supervisory visits and modifications to treatment plans as needed
- Responsible for discharges of patients for both myself and PTAs
- Reason for leaving: To return to inpatient rehab and the adult population full time
School Physical Therapist
Anderson School District 5
Anderson, South Carolina
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Evaluate the need for PT services within the school environment for children 3 to 18 years of age.
- Write and maintain annual and implemented IUEPs through the Exxent program
- Bill Medicaid as appropriate for PT services rendered in the school environment
- Reason for Leaving: To work in the clinic and with Baby Net as a full time PT
School Physical Therapist
Anderson School District Four
Pendleton, SC
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Evaluate the need for PT services within the school environment for children 3 to 18 years of age.
- Write and maintain annual and implemented IUEPs through the Exxent program
- Bill Medicaid as appropriate for PT services rendered in the school environment
- Reason for Leaving: School district downsizing from two therapists to one therapist due to number of children on caseload
Lead Physical Therapist
Palmetto Pediatric Therapy
Greenwood, SC
10.2006 - 05.2008
- Evaluate and treat Baby Net (birth to 3 years of age) and older pediatric populations with disabilities such as prematurity, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc. in the home and clinic environments
- Supervise PTAs with supervisory visits and modifications to treatment plans as needed
- Responsible for discharges of patients for both myself and PTAs
- Reason for leaving: clinic closing
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05-2008
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Preprofessional Studies
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2003
Skills
- Safety Management
- Outpatient therapy background
- Patient Assessment
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Empathetic and patient
- CPR training
- Treatment Planning
- Acute rehabilitation background
- Geriatrics experience
- Verbal and written communication
- Pain Management Techniques
- Early intervention services
- Individualized treatment plans
- Functional Mobility
Accomplishments
- Achieved highest rung on the clinical ladder at Clinical Specialist III for geriatrics and currently achieved Clinical Specialist I for neurology for Encompass Health
- Recipient of the Life Scholarship and Chick-fil-A Scholarship when a student at Clemson University
- Dean's list and President's list while a student at Clemson University
- Dean's list while a student at MUSC
Certification
- LSVT certified
- Neuro-IFRAH trained
- APTA CI credentialed
- STAR clinician certified
- American Heart Association CPR Instructor
- Instructor/speaker for Spinal Cord Injury Course (3/1/14-3/2/14)
Community Service
- President and CFO of The Claire Whaley Foundation from 2007-2017 (foundation assisted families with children who had special needs with purchasing needed equipment or other medical costs)
- Membership Advisor for Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at Clemson University from 2006-2010
Clinical Preparation/Clinical Practicum Placements
- Clinicals while a student at MUSC include:
- Greenwood Sports and Industrial Rehab (Outpatient setting) in Greenwood, SC
- The Care Center (Pediatric setting) in Greenville, SC
- Walton Rehabilitation (inpatient rehab/CVA unit) in Augusta, GA
Timeline
PRN Physical Therapist
National Healthcare Corp (NHC)
06.2016 - Current
PRN Physical Therapist
Greenwood Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2011 - 09.2017
School Physical Therapist
Anderson School District 5
08.2010 - 06.2011
School Physical Therapist
Anderson School District Four
08.2008 - 06.2010
Physical Therapist
Turning Point Pediatric Therapy
05.2008 - 02.2012
Lead Physical Therapist
Palmetto Pediatric Therapy
10.2006 - 05.2008
PRN Physical Therapist
Advantage Rehabiltation Systems
01.2006 - 05.2017
Physical Therapist
Anmed Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2005 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Medical University of South Carolina
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Preprofessional Studies
Clemson University
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