Motivated and enthusiastic Physical Therapist with 30 years of homecare experience in delivering personalized rehabilitation solutions to patient and their families. Expertise in mentoring and patient education, contributing to improved mobility and safety in the home. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
Work History
Physical Therapist
9 Years 9 Months
The Care Team | 09.2016 - Current
Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and progress evaluations.
Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve patient mobility and strength.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and rehabilitation.
Educated patients and families on injury prevention and self-management strategies for long-term recovery.
Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules.
Mentored new employees and trained on current EMR and shared clinical expertise with employees that were new to homecare.
Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of therapeutic visits.
Educated patients and their families/caregivers on injury prevention strategies, promoting fall prevention and safety awareness within the home
Improved patient adherence to home exercise programs by developing clear, easy-to-follow instructional materials.
Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve safety.
Provided immediate post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery following joint replacements.
Physical Therapist
10 Years
Helping Hand Home Healthcare | 09.2006 - 09.2016
Physical Therapist
11 Years 1 Month
Home Health Outreach | 08.1995 - 09.2006
Physical Therapist
6 Years 1 Month
St Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland | 07.1990 - 08.1996
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Oakland University | Rochester, MI | 06.1990
Skills
Home exercise programs
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Balance training
Injury prevention
Safety training in home
Home modification recommendations
Certification
Certified in LSVT BIG focusing on treatment of Parkinsons disease