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Siobhan Tijerina

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Accomplished Pediatric Physical Therapist with a proven track record at Collaborating for Kids, LLC. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes through individualized care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert in pediatric assessment and family-centered care, demonstrated by successfully managing complex caseloads and mentoring various PTAs. Well versed in early intervention services, and in the treatment of children with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, and other complex medical conditions. Concentrated on significantly improving children's developmental trajectories and increasing their autonomy, independence, and quality of life. Passionate about fostering a respectful, creative, and empowering therapy journey for kids of all ages and ability levels.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Collaborating for Kids, LLC
05.2018 - Current
  • Facilitated successful client outcomes providing family-centered care and coordinating services with community resources.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including Occupation Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Board Certified Behavioral Analysts, Registered Behavioral Technicians, and Developmental Therapists to provide comprehensive care for children with various developmental and neurological conditions.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment plans for pediatric clients of all ages.
  • Improved patient functional abilities and independence by incorporating evidence-based interventions.
  • Assessed and documented patients' progress towards established goals, adjusting therapy plans accordingly for optimal results.
  • Promoted safe and effective use of adaptive equipment by educating clients and caregivers on proper usage, positioning, and handling techniques.
  • Contributed to the development of facility policies and procedures by participating in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Educated families on home exercise programs, optimizing effectiveness of treatment sessions
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, maintaining open communication channels, and offering consistent support throughout the therapy process.
  • Implemented early intervention strategies for infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delays, promoting optimal growth and development.
  • Effectively managed caseload of 20-30 clients while maintaining high standards of care and consistently meeting productivity requirements without sacrificing quality.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of patients' motor skills, balance, coordination, strength, and endurance to inform individualized treatment planning.
  • Provided physical therapy services in both early intervention home health and outpatient settings.
  • Supervised multiple treating physical therapy assistants while maintaining full individual caseload in both outpatient clinic and first steps settings. Maintained the plans of care for PTA caseloads, including monthly reevaluations of clients treated by PTAs and associated documentation, and provided mentorship for treating PTAs via open, honest, and prompt communication.

Pediatric Physical Therapist

A Step Ahead Pediatric Therapy, LLC
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Coordinated care with referring physicians, providing timely updates and recommendations for ongoing medical management.
  • Mentored physical therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth through hands-on experience with pediatric populations.
  • Led community outreach efforts to promote awareness of pediatric physical therapy services and resources available to local families.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
  • Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
  • Provided physical therapy services in both early intervention home health and outpatient settings.
  • Collaborated with associated ABA clinic when warranted to provide individualized, comprehensive care.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
  • Administered sports injury rehabilitation, facilitating return to pre-injury levels of activity.
  • Used ERMs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.

Education

Doctorate - Physical Therapy

University of Evansville
Evansville IN
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
05.2014

Skills

    • Family-Centered Care
    • Pediatric Assessment
    • Clinical Reasoning with Complex Medical Conditions
    • Sensory Integration and Sensory Regulation
    • Individualized Care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorders
    • Early Intervention Services
      • Supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants
      • Individualized Treatment Planning
      • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
      • Creativity in Treatment Planning
      • Team Management and Conflict Resolution
      • Communication

Philanthropy

The Megan Weisenbach Foundation Board Member: 2018 to present.

The mission of The Megan Weisenbach Foundation is to provide financial assistance to families that have children with special needs to assist with quality of life.

  • Coordinated of a successful yearly fundraising weekend which includes a fundraising evening dinner and auction event and a specialized golf outing.
  • Approved use of funds for a multitude of applicants each year.
  • Served as a liaison between families of children served, businesses providing sponsorship, and foundation board members.
  • Transformed social media outreach to increase awareness of foundation.
  • Spearheaded year-round fundraising efforts to supplement fundraising earnings throughout the calendar year.
  • Strategized via team meetings for sponsorship acquisition
  • Continued growth of impact with over 80 families served in 2023


Timeline

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Collaborating for Kids, LLC
05.2018 - Current

Pediatric Physical Therapist

A Step Ahead Pediatric Therapy, LLC
05.2016 - 05.2018

Doctorate - Physical Therapy

University of Evansville

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Evansville

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