Tara Copeland
Poolville,TX
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN Contract Therapist
Baylor Scott and White Outpatient Rehab
01.2019 - Current
- Evaluate, treat, and develop plan of care for orthopedic and neuro patients of all ages
- Travel to various clinics each week to see patients
- Interpret other therapists' plan of care and determine best daily treatments per patient
- Coordinate with center managers and regional director for scheduling workload each week.
Center Manager
Baylor Scott and White Outpatient Rehab
03.2014 - Current
- Hired to start a new clinic in Weatherford from the ground up
- Exceeded evaluation and visit goals each month while Center Manager
- Assisted in gym design and coordinated clinic layout to maximize efficiency for patients
- Conducted interviews to hire new therapists and staff to clinic
- Negotiated staff contracts, vendor contracts and other purchasing conditions
- Collaborated with other clinics to best fit patients' needs and schedules
- Developed relationships with doctors in various disciplines in north Texas
- Established strong referral base for clinic
- Performed cold calls in person and over the phone to potential customers and referring physicians
- Hosted events both at clinic and other local venues for special guests, patients, and physicians
- Evaluated, treated, and developed plans of care for orthopedic and neuro patients of all ages.
Physical Therapist
Good Shepherd Medical Center
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Evaluated and treat patients in an acute rehab settingorthopedic and neuro patients of all ages
- Evaluated and treate dpatients in an acute rehab setting
- Supervised multiple PTAs while updating customized treatment plans
- Established and cultivated relationships with doctors practicing in various disciplines
- Assisted software developers in creating a new documentation system.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Hardin-Simmons University
12.2010
Bachelor’s Degree – Health and Kinesiology -
The University of Texas at Tyler
05.2007
Associates Degree in Science -
Clarendon College
05.2005
Skills
- CPR Certification (Current)
- Computer Skills: Microsoft: word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher
- Kinesio Taping
- Manual Treatment skills
- GRASTON instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Trigger Point Dry Needling certified
- Cancer Speicalist for Baylor Rehab
- Lymphedema trained therapist
- Research: Recruitment of the Transverse Abdominis, Internal Oblique, and Lumbar Multifidus During Core Strengthening Exercises using Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging, Physical Therapy Doctoral Degree project, Rutland MR, Palmer PB, Copeland TD, Dudensing A, Schofield LR Hardin-Simmons University, completed February 2010
Personal Information
Title: Doctor of Physical Therapy
References
Available upon request
Timeline
PRN Contract Therapist
Baylor Scott and White Outpatient Rehab
01.2019 - Current
Center Manager
Baylor Scott and White Outpatient Rehab
03.2014 - Current
Physical Therapist
Good Shepherd Medical Center
01.2011 - 12.2013
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Hardin-Simmons University
Bachelor’s Degree – Health and Kinesiology -
The University of Texas at Tyler
Associates Degree in Science -
Clarendon College
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