Collaborative and compassionate professional driven to help people improve movement and manage pain after injuries, illnesses or surgeries. Listens carefully to patients, observes movements and develops individualized treatment plans. Establishes clear goals and outcomes and encourages and challenges patients to attain expected progress.
I have provided the high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. On a daily basis, I complete patient assessments and participate in developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience.
In this role:
• I provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• I assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participate in the development of the total plan of care.
• I provide purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at patient’s home, using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• I instruct patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies, exercises, therapeutic appliances, and/or prosthetic devices to be used outside of therapy sessions.
• I supervise PTAs, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and high-quality patient care.