Shannon Allison
Physical Therapist
Bixby,OK
Summary
Compassionate and energetic Lead Physical Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist with extensive background in oncology, out-patient orthopedics, acute care and geriatric populations. Experienced oncology supervisor in effectively managing personnel, finances, daily clinical operation and program development while providing evidence based practice to maximize outcomes for complex patients.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
8
8
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Physical Therapist
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
Tulsa, Oklahoma
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Responsible for approximately 75% direct patient care and 25% administrative tasks such as participate in performance review for therapy assistants, oversight and leadership in development in IP and OP programs and delivery of services; represent rehab in interdisciplinary meetings; coordinating, delegating and guiding patient care - patient scheduling; conduct meetings with stakeholders to discuss processes that support IP and OP programs; work with Director and Talent on stakeholder relations issues; represented rehab at center wide meetings; champion KPI's for department development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex patient cases and 8 other staff members in an in-patient and out-patient environment.
- Created and implemented evidence based protocols for breast, lymphedema and CIPN programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning in addition to increase patient retention and generate revenue.
- Coordinated in-services and meetings with outside vendors for staff education and program development.
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
- Organized and prioritized workload and delegated responsibilities to other team members.
- Developed competencies for rehab therapists in oncology.
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions that include: breast, lung, prostate, head and neck cancers, orthopedic conditions, neurological and CIPN in an in-patient and out-patient setting.
- Evaluated and treated cancer patients with lymphedema, providing manual lymphatic drainage, fitting patients for compression garments and educating on management of symptoms.
Physical Therapist
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
Tulsa, Oklahoma
11.2013 - 10.2017
- Responsible for full-time case load of direct patient care in out-patient and in-patient oncology setting.
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions that include: breast, lung, prostate, head and neck cancers, post- surgical, orthopedic conditions, neurological and CIPN in an in-patient and out-patient setting.
- Evaluated and treated cancer patients with lymphedema, providing manual lymphatic drainage, fitting patients for compression garments and educating on management of symptoms.
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Completed department projects, KPI's, research for program development, committee representation and development of patient education material.
- Taught in-services to hospital wide employees and community on building your immune system and stress management.
- Community Involvement for 5 years in Race for the Cure to generated new patient referrals.
Physical Therapist
George Night Rehabilitation Center
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
12.1998 - 11.2013
- Responsible for a full-time caseload of direct patient care in varied acute, pediatric, cardiopulmonary, inpatient rehab and outpatient settings.
- Treated a variety of diagnoses including post surgical orthopedics, CVA's, amputations and musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds.
Education
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Oklahoma State University
Tulsa, OK 06.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland 01.1995 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma 08.1987 - 05.1991
Skills
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Affiliations
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Member of Oklahoma Society of Clinical Oncology
Certification
Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Oklahoma
Timeline
Lead Physical Therapist
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
10.2017 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Oklahoma State University
06.2017 - 05.2019
Physical Therapist
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
11.2013 - 10.2017
Physical Therapist
George Night Rehabilitation Center
12.1998 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Robert Gordon University
01.1995 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Oklahoma State University
08.1987 - 05.1991
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