- Advocacy Campaigns for Donate Life America and PSC Partners Seeking a Cure
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects, particularly the Topeka Catholic Schools and Hayden Catholic High School Athletic teams
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Enjoy participating in Hot Yoga for overall physical and mental well-being
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Road Trips for my son's travel baseball team
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs, especially with youth who have an interest in medical careers
Teresa Hoff
Topeka
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist with a proven track record at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, specializing in orthopedic rehabilitation and patient-focused therapy. Excelled in improving patient mobility and satisfaction through innovative treatment planning and exceptional patient relations. Adapts quickly to new technologies, including EMR/EHR and documentation accuracy. Focused on providing a personalized, patient centered plan of care, education and treatment plan with a consistent track record of empathetic, positive and supportive therapist and client relations and communication. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long term health and a better overall quality of life.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
07.2005 - Current
- Administered therapeutic treatments to ease pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to continuously enhance skills as a Physical Therapist.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal issues and determine appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness and reducing the risk of recurrence.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Promoted patient autonomy by teaching self-management techniques for chronic pain conditions.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment, and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Used EMRs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.
- Extended post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery.
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication of treatment plans and expectations.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-2003
High School Diploma -
Billings Central Catholic High School
Billings, MT05-1999
Skills
- Home exercise programs
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Balance training
- Clinical reasoning
- Patient relations
- Therapeutic exercises
- Functional mobility
- Treatment Planning
- Patient-focused therapy
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Postural correction
- BLS training
- Protocol compliance
- Progress documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Aquatic therapy
- Sports medicine
- Outpatient therapy background
Certification
- APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency Certificate
- (BLS) – American Heart Association. - November 2024
- Physical Therapist License (PT) - Kansas Board of Physical Therapy.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program – APTA Academy Of Education.
Interests
Timeline
Physical Therapist
University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
07.2005 - Current
- APTA Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency Certificate
- (BLS) – American Heart Association. - November 2024
- Physical Therapist License (PT) - Kansas Board of Physical Therapy.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program – APTA Academy Of Education.
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of North Dakota
High School Diploma -
Billings Central Catholic High School
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