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www.ultimaterehab.org
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TARISSA WILLIAMS

TARISSA WILLIAMS

Wimauma,FL

Summary

Physical Therapy Professional with 15+ years of experience providing strong leadership in a variety of roles and settings within inpatient. Comprehensive services for pediatric, adults and geriatric populations. Honors graduate of AMA-approved MS program in Physical Therapy and BS in Psychology with minor in Biology. Additional credentials include certified Pelvic Floor PT, certified Dry Needling (FL), Pain management, Aquatic Rehabilitation, certified LSVT provider and Rock Steady Boxing trainer, CSRS/stroke rehab, wound care/management, and clinical educator. Clinical practitioner with a reputation for excellent patient and family communication skills and proven strengths managing high-volume caseloads, strategic marketing and planning for program development and an interdisciplinary approach to planning and provision of services in a variety of care settings.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Director

Realhab Physical Therapy, Wellness & Aquatic Cntr
01.2022 - Current
  • Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Participated in the latest alternative medicine and rehabilitation research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
  • Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
  • Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

Regional Clinician

Transitions Rehabilitation, Care Group
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Providing PT services in variety of settings within fast growing company in Outpatient, home health, telehealth, sub acute, and long term care settings responsible for program development, community wellness program development, youth athletic program development, marketing and integration programs
  • Providing services for pediatrics to geriatrics including aquatics, athletics, Neurorehabilitation, orthopedics, pain management, pelvic floor rehabilitation .
  • Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
  • Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics.

Assistant Director of Rehabilitation / Director of Outpatient Therapy Services

Clear Choice, Towers Health, Skilled Nursing
09.2012 - 09.2018
  • SNF/ALF, Sun City Fl, Overseeing the delivery of care and services in the outpatient clinic as well as assisting the Director of Rehab with oversight and training in the skilled nursing division of the campus
  • Successfully implementing community integration and support group facilitation in the retirement community as well as developing strong relations with local physicians, hospitals and other healthcare resources for integration of Outpatient clinic into retirement community activities ( including community pre-fall screenings, health fairs, community support group facilitator) providing services as indicated by guide to PT practice in skilled nursing setting
  • Wound Management utilizing modalities and debridement efforts, clinical training/retraining of staff
  • Staff development and facility education.

Program Director of Rehabilitation

Kindred/Rehab Care
01.2010 - 09.2012
  • Term Acute Care Hospital; specializing in the Medically Complex patient, Wound care, Cardiopulmonary Care, –Kindred Hospital Bay Area Tampa
  • Oversees the daily operations and functions of the rehab department, oversees and implements clinical plans and programs to enhance the value and marketability of the facility, assists with outside marketing as indicated, monitoring the financial performance of the department and treatments as needed in the facility
  • Performs to the highest standard all other jobs and duties assigned by the CEO or my Area Director of Operations (ADO).
  • Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 55-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 12 employees across more than 2 departments.

Multi- Site Rehabilitation Manager

PeopleFirst Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Center of
07.2007 - 01.2010
  • Tampa-160 bed SNF; Whispering Oaks- 240 bed skilled nursing facility
  • Whispering Oaks
  • Operations Management with 75% increases in revenue over budget
  • Implemented several new programs to enhance patient care and services
  • Assisted ADO in program management and building in surrounding facilities, operations management and clinical support
  • Successfully implemented several programs to enhance patient outcomes and interdisciplinary actions: therapeutic wound care programs, behavioral modification initiative and interdisciplinary rotation program.
  • Increased revenue 150% in one fiscal year
  • Multi-site Rehab Manager during Transition period for company overseeing 4 buildings offering clinical and management support to New Rehab Managers and in the interim for buildings without and acting rehab Manager

Coordinator

Rehab, Rehab & Health Care Center of Tampa
  • Assisted the Rehab Manager in supervising rehab staff of 20, included operations management in the absence of the RM, Lead Physical Therapist in the Department
  • Education and training of all new employees in adjunct with the RM.

Charge Physical Therapist

University Community Hospital
05.2004 - 01.2007
  • Primary wound care therapist, established wound care program
  • Traveled between campuses and focused on: outpatient, inpatient, acute care, ortho and rehab.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.

Lab Assistant

Nova SouthEasternUniversity
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Providing support in lab setting and practical labs for weekend hybrid DPT program
  • Specifically- neuroscience, wound management/ integumentary, introduction to Physical therapy clinical and assessment skills.

Lecturer/Speaker

  • South University PTA program; James A
  • Haley- VA- developed lecture series for Board Certification Prep for PMR/ Physiatrists on Pain and prescription of Physical Therapy services; Southshore Coalition – Parkinson’s support, Low Vision Support, Facilitator for the local Chronic Pain and Neuropathy Support group
  • National Parkinson’s Foundation Volunteer with South Shore Coalition.

Education

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Florida A&M University

Bachelor of Psychology - Biology

Florida A&M University
Cum Laude

Skills

  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Resource Allocation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Database Management
  • Team Management
  • Event Planning
  • Project Coordination
  • Staff Training
  • Correspondence and Reports
  • Staff Supervision
  • Autonomous and Self-Directed
  • Special Event Coordination
  • Problem Resolution

Affiliations

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS -Alpha Chapter of Kappa Psi Psi Inc., Women in Healthcare Sciences, Palliative Care Resources Committee of Tampa Bay, Certified Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation (2020) -Certified in Lee Silverman Voice Training- LSVT BIG (Globally recognized for Parkinson’s treatment) -Certified Wellness Coach (2019) -Specializing in Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Wound care services with > 15 years experience of treatment/care for the medically complex patient -Certified through the Aquatics Rehab Institute as Aquatics Therapist, ATRI-C -Certified Palliative Care Resource Professional (PCRP) through ELNEC, - -Chief developer of International Physical Therapy program for Hillsborough Community College -Independent Contractor/Consultant (Self-Employed) included home health & outpatient services in retirement communities, ALF’s and SNF’s.

www.ultimaterehab.org

telehealth and local concierge physical therapy services

Timeline

Clinical Director - Realhab Physical Therapy, Wellness & Aquatic Cntr
01.2022 - Current
Regional Clinician - Transitions Rehabilitation, Care Group
07.2019 - 01.2022
Lab Assistant - Nova SouthEasternUniversity
06.2019 - 12.2021
Assistant Director of Rehabilitation / Director of Outpatient Therapy Services - Clear Choice, Towers Health, Skilled Nursing
09.2012 - 09.2018
Program Director of Rehabilitation - Kindred/Rehab Care
01.2010 - 09.2012
Multi- Site Rehabilitation Manager - PeopleFirst Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Center of
07.2007 - 01.2010
Charge Physical Therapist - University Community Hospital
05.2004 - 01.2007
Coordinator - Rehab, Rehab & Health Care Center of Tampa
Lecturer/Speaker -
Florida A&M University - Master of Science, Physical Therapy
Florida A&M University - Bachelor of Psychology, Biology

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