Sherri Hedrick
Parkville,MO
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist with expertise in orthopedic and neurological pediatric rehabilitation and patient relations, successfully enhancing mobility and outcomes at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. Developed tailored home exercise programs and built strong patient rapport, ensuring effective therapy and satisfaction. Skilled in clinical reasoning and progress monitoring, delivering patient-focused care for diverse needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
05.2010 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
Physical Therapist
Missouri Early Intervention Program-First Steps
02.1997 - 04.2010
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal issues and determine appropriate interventions in home environment
Physical Therapist
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
05.1994 - 10.1996
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Kansas
3901 Rainbow Blvd. Kansas City, Kansas05-1994
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southwest Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-1992
Skills
- Home exercise programs
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Balance training
- Clinical reasoning
- Patient relations
- Functional mobility
- Patient-focused therapy
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Direct patient care
- Functional testing
- Patient assessments
- Progress monitoring
- Pediatric therapy
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
05.2010 - Current
Physical Therapist
Missouri Early Intervention Program-First Steps
02.1997 - 04.2010
Physical Therapist
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
05.1994 - 10.1996
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Southwest Missouri State University
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