Teresa Gross
Summary
Patient focused Physical Therapist Assistant with over 25 years of diverse experience. Skilled in geriatrics, pain management and myofascial release. Driven to provide patient focused care with a multi-disciplinary approach for the best possible outcome. Focused on patient education to promote carryover upon discharge.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Fox Rehabilitation Services
05.2025 - Current
- Sugar Fork Crossing, Outpatient, ILF, ALF, Memory Care, In home services, Worked with a multi-disciplinary approach to meet patient needs, Family and patient education, Patient scheduling and coordinating supervisory visits with PT, Evidence based treatment based
Legacy Healthcare Services
06.2018 - 03.2025
- Nora Commons, Discovery Commons, AHEPA II, Rehab Director Nora Commons 1/2021-5/2023, Discovery Commons 1/2021-2/2021, Mentored another Rehab Director, ILF, Outpatient, Initiated and led a US Pain Foundation Chronic Pain Support Group, Implemented evidence-based treatment for best patient outcomes, Built caseload, Led group exercise class for community residents, Worked with a multidisciplinary approach to meet patient needs, Assisted at other facilities as needed
RehabCare
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Kindred of Greenfield, Rehab to home, Dementia, Long term, Worked with a multidisciplinary approach to meet patient needs, Participated in care plan meetings, Provided patient and caregiver education
Select Rehabilitation Services
08.2015 - 10.2016
- The Waters of New Castle, Rehab to home, Long term care, Acute orthopedics, Screened residents to identify therapy needs, Worked with a multidisciplinary approach to meet patient needs, Participated in care plan meetings, Provided patient and caregiver education, Performed home assessments prior to discharge, Assisted at other facilities as needed
Tri Care Rehab
11.2011 - 07.2015
- The Waters of New Castle, Rehab to home, Long term care, Acute orthopedics, Screened residents to identify therapy needs, Worked with a multidisciplinary approach to meet patient needs, Participated in care plan meetings, Provided patient and caregiver education, Performed home assessments prior to discharge, Assisted at other facilities as needed
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
01.2010 - 10.2011
- The Waters of Huntingburg, Rehab to home, Long term care, Outpatient, Home health, Screened residents to identify therapy need, worked with a multidisciplinary approach to meet patient needs, participated in care plan meetings, Provided patient and caregiver education, Wound care treatment and recommendations, Performed home assessments prior to discharge, Assisted at other facilities as needed
The Waters of Huntingburg
04.2003 - 11.2009
- Rehab to home, Long term care, Outpatient, Home Health, Rehab Director 6/2007-7/2009, Interim Rehab Director at The Waters of Princeton until training could be completed, Trained Rehab Director for two other facilities, Participated in physician marketing luncheons, Screened residents identify therapy need, worked with a multidisciplinary approach to meet patient needs, participated in care Performed screens at hospital for potential new residents with DON, meetings, Provided patient and caregiver education, Wound care and wound rounds with the DON to make recommendations on wound treatment, Performed wound mist treatment, wound vac application and nursing training, Applied multilayer compression wraps, Anodyne, Provided facility staff body mechanics inservice, Worked with fall prevention and intervention team, Participated in Indiana pressure ulcer prevention initiative with a multidisciplinary team from our facility, Lead an Arthritis Foundation PACE class for the community, Performed home assessments prior to discharge, assisted at other facilities as needed
Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center
05.2000 - 04.2003
- Acute care, Outpatient, Long term care, Managed a diverse patient caseload, Wound care with a variety of modalities and dressings, worked with a multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs, Provided patient and caregiver education
Dubois-Perry-Spencer Exceptional Childrens Co-op
08.2001 - 12.2002
- Covered maternity leave for three therapists, provided in home and school based physical therapy for pediatrics ages three and up, Participated in IEP’s, Managed a diverse caseload, Provided caregiver training
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Vincennes University
Vincennes, Indiana, IN05-2000
Skills
Management
Patient-centered care
Myofascial Release
Pain Management
Ultrasound
Electrical Stimulation
Patient Education
Electronic health records
Timeline
Fox Rehabilitation Services
05.2025 - Current
Legacy Healthcare Services
06.2018 - 03.2025
RehabCare
11.2016 - 06.2018
Select Rehabilitation Services
08.2015 - 10.2016
Tri Care Rehab
11.2011 - 07.2015
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
01.2010 - 10.2011
The Waters of Huntingburg
04.2003 - 11.2009
Dubois-Perry-Spencer Exceptional Childrens Co-op
08.2001 - 12.2002
Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center
05.2000 - 04.2003
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Vincennes University