Scott Jerome
Sandy,Utah
Summary
Accomplished Pediatric Physical Therapist with a proven track record in clinical assessment and evaluation, dedicated to fostering a supportive environment tailored to individual needs. Expertise in developing personalized treatment plans that effectively address complex conditions and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for exceptional client-facing skills and a collaborative approach, working seamlessly with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for children through innovative therapeutic techniques and compassionate support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Intermountain, Seating and Mobility Department
02.2015 - Current
- Evaluation of the pediatric patient with seating and mobility needs. Including the assessment of ways to promote mobility to decrease the effects of disability/impairment on the progression of normal development. Conduct Seating assessments to support the patient’s current orthopedic deformity and prevent onset of future orthopedic deformity. Position the patient for optimal participation in ADL and MRADL participation to maximize their potential.
- Development, Implementation, and daily operations of Special Needs Car Seat Clinic
- Promoting safe transport for Children with Special Health Care Needs. The clinic is designed to identify the best means based upon crash test data to meet the child’s postural and ensure secure installment in the vehicle. Education re safe transport of children.
- Child Passenger Safety Instructor for the State of Utah. Recognized nationally through Safe Kids Worldwide
- Safe Travel for All Children Instructor for State of Utah (Enrichment course on education of transportation needs for the child with special needs)
- Secure Grant through the Utah Highway Safety Offices in the amount of $150,000.00 over the past 5 years to support Shriners Children’s, SLC Special Needs Car Seat Clinic
- Presentation of Car Seat Clinic Implementation International Seating Symposium (ISS) 2019
- Research on the importance of On Time Mobility for the infant/child with mobility impairments
- Understanding the benefits of On Time Mobility exposing children to infant to power mobility device. Development and implementation of an infant power mobility device, Baby Bug Learning Toy (BBLT). Partnered with Utah State University Assistive Technologies lab to make the BBLT open access format.
- Presentation of findings to International Seating Symposium (ISS) 2025 and 2023.
- Efficient with EPIC Charting Format
Physical Therapist
Intermountain Health Care, Intermountain Homecare
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Conduct Admissions, Evaluations, re certifications, and treatment for the home bound pediatric patient and their family in a home health care setting using tools including clinical observation, standardized tools of measure (Peabody Developmental Motor Scale-Second Edition), and family report with the goal of developing a plan of care to assist the child and their family to reach their overall family centered goals.
- Implemented early intervention strategies for infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delays, promoting optimal growth and development.
- Effectively communicate with health care providers within the health care community involved with the pediatric patient within the Salt Lake and Utah County areas including physicians, other therapists, early intervention and school professionals to best communicate therapy plan of care of patient.
- Communicating, coordinating and interacting with families and various community health care providers to best identify a child’s therapy needs and assist in placing children in appropriate therapy services and academic settings to promote individual success
- Efficient with McKesson Homecare electronic medical charting.
- Effectively managed caseloads while maintaining high standards of care, consistently meeting productivity requirements without sacrificing quality.
Physical Therapist
University of Utah Hospitals, Burn Trauma Intensive Care Unit, PRN
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Evaluation and treatment of the patient with burns of various size and degrees on an intensive care unit. Treatments consist of wound care, functional mobility, and therapeutic exercise with the goal of returning the patient to their pre burn function of life.
Physical Therapist
State of Utah, Department of Health, Children with Special Health Care Needs
04.2004 - 08.2013
- Conduct evaluation using clinical observation, standardized tools of measure (Peabody Developmental Motor Scale-Second Edition, Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency First and Second Edition, Sensory Profile, Grip and pinch strength dynamometry), and family report with the goal of referral of children and their families to appropriate services as related to their individual therapy and health care needs
- Acting physical therapist as part of Pediatric clinics covering the territories of Ogden, Salt Lake, Provo, Vernal, Cedar City and St. George. Clinic settings include the Child Developmental Clinic, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Clinic, Orthopedics Clinic, Neonatal Follow-Up Clinics, Osteogenisis Imperfecta Clinic and Neuromotor Clinic. In these clinic settings I have the opportunity to function as a part of an interdisciplinary team of pediatric healthcare providers.
- Communicating, coordinating and interacting with families and various community health care providers to best identify a child’s therapy needs and assist in placing children in appropriate therapy services and academic settings to promote individual success
- Early Intervention Certification II, completion 2004
Clinical Professor
University of Utah, Physical Therapy Program
09.2004 - 09.2010
- Teach, coordinate, development, and implementation of Management of the Pediatric Patient curriculum to second and third year doctrine of physical therapy students in the Division of Physical Therapy at the University of Utah. Including examination, with use of clinical assessment and standardized measurements (Peabody Developmental Motor Scales Second Edition and, Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency First Edition), treatment and resource management of the pediatric patient.
Physical Therapist Trainee
Utah Regional Leadership Education of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (URLEND)
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Completed requirements of the URLEND Program developing skills in providing services and supports to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Physical Therapist
Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Intermountain
10.2000 - 04.2004
- Evaluation of various pediatric conditions and diagnosis using clinical observation, standardized tools of measure (Gross Motor Functional Measure with Gross Motor Functional Motor Classification System, Gait Lab consultation), and family report with the goal of referral of children and their families to appropriate services as related to their individual therapy and health care needs
- Implementation and delivery of motor treatment plans both on an inpatient and outpatient basis
- Clinics include Cerebral Palsy Clinic on a monthly basis and Osteogenisis Imperfecta Clinic on a quarterly basis, providing consultation regarding patient therapy needs to them and their families
- Consultation with orthotists and prosthetists regarding appropriate bracing and prosthetics fit and function for individuals with various needs and levels of function
- Consultation with seating and mobility team in evaluation and fit of patient specific equipment needs to allow their participation in various modes of mobility
Education
Masters of Physical Therapy -
University of Utah, College of Health Sciences
Salt Lake City, Utah01.2000
Skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Pediatric assessment
- Sensory integration
- Gross motor skills
- Functional mobility
- Balance training
- Individualized treatment plans
- Neuromuscular rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Orthopedic treatment
- Motor learning
- Early intervention services
- Coordination development
- Developmental milestones
- Pediatric gait analysis
- Postural control
- Verbal and written communication
- Physical examination
- Patient-focused therapy
- CPR training
- Family-centered care
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Data recording
- Progress monitoring
- Patient relations
- Injury prevention
- Continuing education
- Progress documentation
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Pediatrics
- BLS training
- Time management proficiency
- Empathetic and patient
- Outpatient therapy background
- Patient reaction monitoring
Community Service
YouthLinc, Ocotlan, Mexico, 2006-06, 2006-06, Mentored four physical therapy students and was the physical therapist, part of an interdisciplinary medical team that participated in a one week clinic addressing the medical needs of those children that attended the local school for children with disabilities.
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Intermountain, Seating and Mobility Department
02.2015 - Current
Physical Therapist
Intermountain Health Care, Intermountain Homecare
08.2013 - 02.2015
Physical Therapist
University of Utah Hospitals, Burn Trauma Intensive Care Unit, PRN
09.2012 - 02.2015
Physical Therapist Trainee
Utah Regional Leadership Education of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (URLEND)
09.2006 - 05.2007
Clinical Professor
University of Utah, Physical Therapy Program
09.2004 - 09.2010
Physical Therapist
State of Utah, Department of Health, Children with Special Health Care Needs
04.2004 - 08.2013
Physical Therapist
Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Intermountain
10.2000 - 04.2004
Masters of Physical Therapy -
University of Utah, College of Health Sciences