Sorcha A COX
Independence,KY
Summary
Results-oriented and dynamic achiever with a Doctor of Physical therapy degree possessing eight years of clinical experience in outpatient, acute care, ICU, home health, and skilled nursing settings. Experienced in functional capacity assessments, DME/orthotics coordination, neurorehabilitation devices (e.g., Bioness, BITS), and consultative education. Proven ability to build referral networks, drive product adoption, and deliver data-driven outcomes, making complex clinical solutions accessible to providers and patients. Possesses a strong background in product training, clinical demonstrations as a Clinical Instructor for graduate students, EMR documentation systems as a Super User, and technology-assisted treatment solutions. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise, DME exposure, teaching ability, and consultative communication skills to excel in clinical sales, medical device education, and product adoption roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Completes Functional Capacity Evaluations for physicians, case managers, and employers, conveying technical information and credible clinical judgment when recommending solutions to providers.
- Presents clear, data-driven reports to physicians, insurers, and employers, translating technical findings into actionable recommendations and clinical needs
- Manages a fast-paced caseload with 100% on-time documentation, showcasing strong organizational skills, pipeline management, and follow-through
- Provided specialized care for the Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (EDS) population, requiring high-level clinical expertise and individualized solution development
- Serves as a certified Level 1 Clinical Instructor (CCIP level 1) through the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) delivering structured training, product/equipment demonstrations, and consistent, constructive performance feedback for 1-2 students per year
- Mentors, trains and structures competency development for DPT students, effectively teaching clinical reasoning, documentation, and equipment use valuable in sales training and customer onboarding.
- Builds trust and rapport with diverse populations, resulting in strong patient satisfaction scores (consistently > 90% scores) and consistently meeting all productivity standards as an individual
Physical Therapist
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Managed care for a niche population in the inpatient rehab setting with CARF-accredited status including not limited to: Brain Injury, Stroke (neurological) and Amputation Specialty Program candidates.
- Demonstrated success collaborating with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) companies, including coordination with Rehab Medical for custom wheelchairs and mobility solutions, National Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Bioness Rehab for upper-extremity robotic exoskeleton therapy.
- Consulted with physicians to align treatment tools with patient needs, shaping decisions involving braces, orthotics, and assistive devices.
- Served as clinic “super user” for new EMR (WellSky) and digital patient engagement platforms; trained 10+ staff on documentation workflows and device-supported interventions.
- Consistently achieved 95–98% patient satisfaction and > 90% productivity standards
- Demonstrated profoundly dynamic and adaptable field skills, flexing my time between outpatient (75%) and acute care when full-time(25%)
- Implemented specialized physical therapy programs to improve functional mobility and reduce pain for patients with chronic condition (LSVT-BIG and MDT)
- Maintained an outpatient caseload between 28-37 patients while collaborating daily with ST, OT, MDs, RNs for best practice
Physical Therapist
St Elizabeth Home Care/CommonSpirit
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Float position among Tri-state area (KY, OH, IN) focusing on post-acute care agency admissions (OASIS-E) including medication reconciliation, proper medical screening, and development of 90 day plan of care to address rehabilitation goals and movement restrictions
- Managed a caseload of 20-30 patients per week, including high-complexity neurological and orthopedic patients
- Conducted in-home assessments for patients requiring mobility solutions, coordinating with DME and orthotics/prosthetics vendors, including Rehab Medical, facilitating over 50 device orders and fittings annually, with 95% on-time delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Completed detailed mobility evaluations and communicated these findings to DME representatives to support selection of power chairs, manual chairs, seating systems, and custom accessories.
- Built collaborative relationships with vendor representatives, contributing to smoother order processes and improved patient satisfaction/outcomes.
- Provided hands-on training to patients and caregivers on proper use, safety, and maintenance of mobility equipment, simplifying complex product information at least ten times a week.
- Coordinated with physicians, case managers, and DME companies to ensure timely delivery of equipment and alignment with patient goals.
- Improved scheduling techniques and rapid insurance approval turnaround to increase patient volume and satisfaction (member of Scheduling Improvement Team)
- Managed complex, multi-comorbidity patients while maintaining >95% documentation compliance and accurate outcome tracking.
Physical Therapist
Aegis Therapies
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Played a key role in opening and launching multiple small outpatient PT clinics in Ohio, overseeing operational setup, staffing, and clinical workflow.
- Outpatient caseload resided in independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing; managed two separate facilities in Fairfield and Dayton with over 120 beds in each location.
- Developed and executed small marketing campaigns targeting physicians, staff members, and potential patients, resulting in 50-75% increase in new patient volume within the first 6 months of each clinic opening.
- Scheduled specialized in-services, patient screenings and individualized consultations to determine patient needs and overall financial situations as to provide healthcare services thereafter
- Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals.
- Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize patient outcomes while working to ethically maximize profit for agency
- Supported operational and financial success of new clinics, gaining experience in revenue growth and ROI-focused initiatives.
- Mentored and trained new PT staff, ensuring consistent clinical standards and high-quality patient care.
- Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
Physical Therapist
CommuniCare Health Services
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Evaluated medically complex short and long-term residents in skilled nursing facilities following a decline in function, recent surgery, COPD/Parkinson's exacerbation, contracting COVID-19, drug overdosing, myocardial infarctions and many more scenarios
- Facilities have over 110 beds in one location and 40+ in another demanding excellent multitasking and decision-making abilities of its clinicians
- Increased weekly average patient visit volume through improved scheduling and rapid insurance approval turnaround
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Educated CNAs and LPNs/RNs on proper transfer techniques, body mechanics, and other safety recommendations for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure seamless care transitions.
- Adhered to all regulatory agency guidelines, and all Healthcare System and departmental policy and procedures
Physical Therapist
Henry Community Health Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered top-notch home care rehabilitative services for the geriatric population who acquired illness, a decline in function, surgery or injury.
- Range of travel included 11+counties in rural Indiana, maintaining an average PT caseload of nearly 40 patients, seeing 6-7 a day with up to 60+ minute drive times
- Documented vitals, mobility, G-codes, completed OASIS documentation, and coordinated with case managers and other health care providers daily, including physicians and primary referring PA-C and MD.
- Facilitated patients to live independently via neuromuscular re-education, strength gains, proper biomechanics, improved stamina, and a reduction of fall risk.
- Coordinated care with external providers and community resources to address comprehensive patient needs.
- Led patient and staff education sessions on injury prevention, wellness strategies, and the importance of physical therapy, specifically discussing the McKenzie method
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Cutting Edge Physical Therapy
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Successfully achieved top-performing therapist status, leading to being asked to become Clinic Manager for a new location within one year.
- Constructed unique therapeutic care plans in the private practice setting so that patients may improve functionality, quality of life, strength and return-to-work status following physical ailment, disease, disability, and a plethora of other debilitating injuries or pathologies.
- Administered rehabilitative programs involving active and passive ranges of motion, neuromuscular re-education, Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy, vertigo treatments, therapeutic activity, gait training, instrument-assisted soft tissue massage, taping, manual therapy, etc.
- Treated a variable caseload: ACL repairs, total knee/hip/shoulder/ankle replacements, neurological degenerative diseases, dementia, cervical or lumbar radiculopathy, in patients of ages 8-90+ years old
- Adhered to all post-operative protocols per physician preference
- Trained and oriented > 3 student physical therapists and physical therapist assistants
- Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices and created unique home exercise programs
- Average visits: 12+ daily with multiple double-booked appointments completed
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote physical therapy benefits and encourage preventative care practices (free inservice/screenings)
Community Outreach Manager
Trine University
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Member of Management Team for Carew Clinic's Pro-Bono PT Services
- Collected and analyzed data to identify the community's needs and demands for physical therapy before carrying out services
- Executed outreach programs targeting underserved populations, improving access to educational resources and support services.
- Assisted with development of outreach strategies and marketing tools to reach priority audiences as we established the foundation for opening the clinic.
- Created unique advertisements such as flyers, t-shirts, and business cards to administer to local physician offices and hospitals.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations and forecast needs.
Anatomy & Physiology Tutor
Anderson University
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed customized lesson plans to meet individual student learning needs in anatomy and physiology.
- Worked with instructors to develop solid teaching plan for information integration and applicability in the anatomy and physiology realm.
- Taught study skills and learning techniques to enhance understanding and integration.
- Communicated with and supported students, other tutors and faculty.
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
- Managed multiple weekly appointments helping students with homework, test prep, and advanced placement examinations.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Organized and led group tutoring sessions, fostering collaborative learning and peer support among students.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy
Trine University
Fort Wayne07.2018
Skills
- Extreme willpower, self-motivated
- Neuromodulation and Neurorehabilitation Technology Exposure (Bioness H200, L300, L360, BITS etc)
- Competency with High-Volume Caseload Management
- Physician & Referral Relationship Development
- Expert in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and neurological movement disorders
- Coordinates well with Orthotics & Prosthetics Clinicians
- Volunteer at the University of Cincinnati's advanced Human Performance & Neuromechanics Lab
- Good Clinical Practice via CITI training
- Extensive EMR experience: EPIC, WellSky, Home Care Home Base, WebPT, TheraOffice, Raintree, Rehab Optima, Roadnotes/API, Redoc, Cerner/Matrix, handwritten notes, Casamba
- Data-Driven Documentation & Outcome Reporting
- Ability to conduct in-services and presentations to all staff
- Keen self-awareness and ability to work in stressful environments
- Thrives working autonomously but also has extensive team experience as staff therapist and former college athlete
- Competitive mentality as former college athlete with World Series experience
- Former salutatorian with 40 GPA, long history of success
- Former anatomy and physiology tutor
- Experience as Pharmacy Salesperson, Texas Roadhouse Waitressing and Lawn and Garden Sales at Walmart
Accomplishments
- Nominated for several awards, opportunities and promotions:
2024 - Promoted from "split" position between two separate UC Health clinics to one full-time position at Hoxworth within 7 months
2023 - Received the regional "Acts of Humankindness Award" nomination from the branch level of CommonSpirit Health/St Elizabeth Home Health
2022-2023 - Nominated for Rehab Rockstar of the Month at Gateway Hospital six times within < 1 year secondary to positive patient survey outcomes (25) and managerial recommendations (3-4) (2022)
2021 - ZAPP award for clinical excellence and service via Director of Nursing at Caroleton Rehab Center
2021 - Observed total knee arthroplasty per referring orthopedic surgeon's (Dr. Rolston) request due to excellent patient care; obtaining over 15 recognition awards for outstanding service from patient's via surveys to HR
2018-2019 - Outpatient private practice partner with Jason Rusznak, MPT, Cert MDT, opportunity to be a new clinic manager
2012-2015: Academic Sports All-Conference
2015 - S.A.M. award for Service Always Matters during tenure as Wal-Mart employee while completing undergrad
2014: All-Tournament Team Second Baseman
2013: World Series Competitor at Anderson University Softball
Certification
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Licenses: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio
- Certified in Dry Needling via the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Certified Clinical Instructor through the APTA (CCIP Level 1)
- Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy (MDT) in progress, Parts A-C complete
- Certified in LSVT-BIG
- First-Aid/CPR
Timeline
Physical Therapist
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
St Elizabeth Home Care/CommonSpirit
01.2023 - 03.2025
Physical Therapist
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 05.2025
Physical Therapist
Aegis Therapies
06.2021 - 03.2022
Physical Therapist
CommuniCare Health Services
07.2020 - 12.2023
Physical Therapist
Henry Community Health Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2021
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Cutting Edge Physical Therapy
07.2018 - 08.2019
Community Outreach Manager
Trine University
01.2017 - 07.2018
Anatomy & Physiology Tutor
Anderson University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy
Trine University