Tara Montgomery
Loveland,OH
Summary
Accomplished and compassionate physical therapist with 26 years of experience delivering evidence-based care across diverse practice settings. Expertise demonstration in comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment planning, disciplinary collaboration, patient and family education, and functional outcome achievements for individuals across the lifespan.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School-based Physical Therapist
Warren County Educational Service Center
Lebanon, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct physical therapy evaluations as part of the special education assessment process
- Develop measurable IEP goals related to school function
- Provide direct and consultative therapy based on student needs
- Collaborate with teachers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, administrators, nurses and families
- Train school staff on safe transfers, positioning, mobility, and equipment use
- Promote student independence and participation in the least restrictive environment
Physical Therapist
Amedisys Home Health Care
Care Connections of Cincinnati
05.2007 - 06.2023
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Actively oversaw patient and resident care activities, medical records and execution of physician orders.
- Identified and established patient goals, evaluated progress and planned re-evaluation.
- Treated patients in home health setting, educating patients and family members on therapeutic exercise techniques to promote healing and return to function.
- Recommended equipment and in-home modifications to facilitate independence with functional mobility.
- Trained Physical Therapy Assistants regarding policies and standards of care.
Physical Therapist
PT Options
10.2004 - 05.2007
- Provided home pediatric physical therapy evaluation and treatment services to children with developmental, neurological and genetic disorders.
- Evaluated and treated in a outpatient physical therapy setting
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
Physical Therapist
Deaconess Hospital
08.2000 - 10.2004
- Actively engaged in and supported department quality assurance programs, education and customer service programs.
- Worked in variety of settings including inpatient, skilled rehab and outpatient.
- Collaborated with team of professionals including Physicians, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and Social Workers
- Directly supervised Physical Therapy Assistants.
Education
Master of Physical Therapy -
College of Mount St. Joseph
Cincinnati, OH08.2000
Skills
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Acute rehabilitation
- Outpatient therapy
- Pediatric Early Intervention experience
- Home Health Care background
- School-based physical therapy
- Case Management
Work History
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Education
other
Timeline
School-based Physical Therapist
Warren County Educational Service Center
08.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Amedisys Home Health Care
05.2007 - 06.2023
Physical Therapist
PT Options
10.2004 - 05.2007
Physical Therapist
Deaconess Hospital
08.2000 - 10.2004
Master of Physical Therapy -
College of Mount St. Joseph