Shane Watkins
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Staff Physical Therapist with a proven track record at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, enhancing patient recovery through evidence-based interventions and individualized treatment plans. Expert in Orthopedic Rehabilitation and adept at fostering patient independence, demonstrated by superior clinical documentation skills and a compassionate approach. Continuously advances professional knowledge, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
HCA NW Houston Healthcare Center
10.2023 - Current
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
Staff Physical Therapist
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Observed patient safety, risk management, and infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated and treated chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse and neuropathies.
Staff Physical Therapist
Brook Army Medical Center
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate and timely completion of evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies and proper body mechanics to decrease the risk of reinjury.
- Developed customized home exercise programs for patients to promote self-management of symptoms and maintain progress after discharge from therapy services.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and individualized treatment plans.
Staff Physical Therapist
Brenham State Supported Living Center
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Served diverse populations including orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, and post-surgical recoveries to provide comprehensive care for various patient needs.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and enhance clinical expertise in various specialty areas.
- Maximized functional independence among geriatric patients using age-appropriate interventions designed specifically for their unique needs.
- Updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars, sharing insights gained with colleagues to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
Staff Physical Therapist PRN
CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Howard University
Washington, DC05.1996
Skills
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy
- Home Exercise Programs
- Clinical Documentation
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Functional Mobility
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Adaptive Equipment
Supply Officer in United States Navy
Served abroad in Guam aboard the USS Frank Cable and locally at Patuxent River, Maryland.
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
HCA NW Houston Healthcare Center
10.2023 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2023
Staff Physical Therapist
Brook Army Medical Center
04.2019 - 04.2021
Staff Physical Therapist
Brenham State Supported Living Center
01.2018 - 03.2019
Staff Physical Therapist PRN
CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
07.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Howard University
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