Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical, supportive management experience, in various settings, which also includes assessment, evaluation and ,treatment skills. Have provided supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs of patients and management . Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with other health care professionals and treatment team members to assess and treat complex conditions as well as situations which require conflict management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
St Mary's Home Care
05.2017 - Current
Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
Based on clinical findings, needs made recommendations for appropriate intervention and prepared managed care reports to obtain authorizations
Established individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning,
Established long and short term goals for pediatric/adult patient populations in home care setting
Provided treatment, educated patients and care takers in home care setting
Delivered home care therapy to long-term care patients and assisted with ROM and stretching exercises.
Senior Physical Therapist/ Acting Team Leader
Office Of People With Developmental Disabilities
05.1994 - 05.2017
Acted as treatment team leader conducting preliminary indecent reviews, investigations and corresponding employee interviews
Sat as an acting team leader in indecent review board meetings, presented findings , collaborated and assisted with prevention policy as well as follow up measurements and education.
conducted and Implemented WC and adaptive equipment clinics on weekly basis
prescribed, justified, submitted and ordered WC and adaptive equipment for patients with chronic conditions.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning and prevent disability.
Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
Trained and supervised physical therapy assistants regarding policies, standards of care, treatment procedures
Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, and volunteers.
Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
Per Dim Physical Therapist
Qualified Consultants And Therapist
03.2000 - 05.2007
Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation for pediatric population in a scholl setting
Provided treatment for pediatric population ranging from sever to mild neurologic and orthopedic disorders in school setting
Attended, collaborated and provided support for EIP meetings.
Education
Master of Arts - Management of Pediatric Disabilities
NYU
New York, NY
05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Istanbul University Medical Faculty of Istanbul
05.1993
Skills
Developmental feeding
Extensive knowledge of seating and positioning systems
Autism Spectrum Familiarity
Management of conflict resolution
Patient Assessments
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physical Therapist
St Mary's Home Care
05.2017 - Current
Per Dim Physical Therapist
Qualified Consultants And Therapist
03.2000 - 05.2007
Senior Physical Therapist/ Acting Team Leader
Office Of People With Developmental Disabilities
05.1994 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Management of Pediatric Disabilities