Tarabeth Curtis
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Experienced Physical Therapist specializing in patient assessment and treatment of patients with orthopedic conditions. Over 23 years of experience providing care to patients in an acute care or outpatient setting. Proven ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that enhance patient recovery and mobility, while maintaining physician-directed restrictions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
West Texas Physical Therapy
Amarillo, TX
01.2010 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Administered therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Educated patients on injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques.
- Supervised therapy assistants to ensure compliance with treatment protocols.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
Lead Physical Therapist
Physicians Surgical Hospital - Quail Creek
Amarillo, TX
07.2003 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure comprehensive patient care protocols.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation exercises and health management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients
- Scheduling of PRN PTs and PTAs to ensure coverage to provide care of patients
- Education of PRN staff to ensure knowledge of surgeon protocols
Staff Physical Therapist
HealthSouth Physical Therapy
Amarillo, Texas
06.2002 - 06.2003
- Evaluated patient conditions and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Administered therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility and strength.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment protocols as necessary.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatments and home exercise programs.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
UT Southwestern
Dallas06-2002
Bachelor of General Studies -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX06-2000
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Therapeutic exercises
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist
West Texas Physical Therapy
01.2010 - Current
Lead Physical Therapist
Physicians Surgical Hospital - Quail Creek
07.2003 - 01.2010
Staff Physical Therapist
HealthSouth Physical Therapy
06.2002 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
UT Southwestern
Bachelor of General Studies -
Texas Tech University