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Teresa Hoffman

Physical Therapist
Davenport,FL

Summary

Experienced physical therapist with over 20 years of successful experience in multiple therapy settings. Recognized consistently for performance excellence, productivity, flexibility, teamwork and leadership. Passionate about educating patients and families to involve them in treatment planning for effective and efficient goal attainment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Faculty Professor

Keiser University PTA Program
Lakeland, FL
06.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented Pathophysiology, Neuro Rehabilitation, Patient Care Procedures, and Tests and Measurements curriculum for improved learning and student performance on national board exams
  • Improved NPTE pass rates from 69.7% in 2019 to 85.71% in 2020 and >90% in 2021.
  • Managed development of online curriculum for use in expansion of curriculum delivery options to accommodate remote learning due to Covid-19 restrictions
  • Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for Pathophysiology, Neuro Rehabilitation, Patient Care Procedures, and Tests and Measurements courses.
  • Evaluated and advised students in personal, academic, and professional strengths and opportunities to improve successful course completion.
  • Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
  • Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines of an accelerated program and with the restrictions caused by Covid-19 occupancy and social distancing regulations.
  • Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
  • Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.

Physical Therapist

Private Home Health Care
Davenport, FL
03.2017 - 06.2020
  • Private, self-pay, in-home restorative care; fitness, strength, and balance training, APTA Certified Clinical Instructor.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Director

Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital at Mercy Hospital, HCA Healthcare
Miami, FL
06.2014 - 03.2017
  • Press Ganey IRF Patient Satisfaction Score (top box): 91.7%.
  • 99th percentile of all HCA IRF’s.
  • Net revenue/case, Contribution Margin and Contribution % consistently in top 5-10% of all HCA IRF’s.
  • Maintained > 65% Contribution Margin.
  • Operations, Volume growth, Marketing, Quality:.
  • Maintained LOS at or below Nat’l Ave.
  • LOS Efficiency increased by 25%.
  • Maintained discharge to Community > National Ave
  • Maintained discharge to LTCF < National Ave.
  • Decreased discharges to Acute Care Hospital by 10% ( to < CMS expected average)
  • Managed 24/7 staffing schedule for nursing/PCT and therapy staff to meet patient care needs and organizational productivity expectations.
  • Assisted in development, training and implementation of new Rehab EMR.
  • Due to open Admissions Liaison/PPS Coordinator position, solely responsible for PPS concurrently with Director role.
  • Increased occupancy to exceed benchmark.
  • Achieved consecutive 3-year CARF accreditations.
  • Collaborated with Medical Director, Admissions and clinical team to ensure CMS compliance per CMS guidelines.
  • Regulatory and operations management and reporting including revenue and expense management, staffing, and annual strategic planning.
  • Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote IRF to community members.
  • Performed patient care (evaluations and treatments) as needed depending on census, sick-calls, etc.

Admissions Liaison/ PPS Coordinator

Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital at Mercy Hospital, HCA Healthcare
Miami, FL
06.2008 - 06.2014
  • Identified CMS compliant conditions by conducting screenings and reviewing patient histories.
  • Maintained Medicare Advantage Admissions > 3 times the National Average by relationship building with physicians, case managers, and payers.
  • Responsible for verifying every patient’s benefits, obtaining all prior authorizations for admissions and explaining all coverage benefits and responsibilities to every patient admitted or considered for admission.
  • Developed and performed all FIM training and competencies for all and existing employees.
  • Ran all patient/family clinical team conferences.
  • Developed and ran IRF Clinical Mentoring Program.
  • IRF Therapy Clinical Educator, PT Clinical Resource.
  • Developed clinical education and competencies for all staff in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury, Amputation, Spinal Cord Injury and Dementia.
  • Ensured admissions procedures complied with all regulatory requirements (i.e.
  • JCAHO, CARF, CMS, etc.).
  • Marketed to internal and external customers via MD visits, lectures, in-services to Case Management Departments, Trauma Services, Therapy Departments, etc.
  • Evaluated internal and external candidates for admission to unit and coordination of benefits.
  • Covered all discharge planning for 10 months while position was vacant.
  • Professional Practice Council member.

Senior Physical Therapist

Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital at Mercy Hospital, HCA Healthcare
Miami, FL
02.2006 - 06.2008
  • Evaluated, treated and served as case manager for patients in the Inpatient Rehab setting.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
  • FIM Education and Testing Coordinator/Educator and Lifting Equipment Trainer.
  • APTA Certified Clinical Instructor. New Grad Mentor.
  • Chaired the Rehab Services Shared Governance Council which addressed issues related to clinical excellence and operations in the department.
  • Served on the Professional Practice and Executive Councils as the Rehab Services Representative.
  • Assisted the Inpatient Rehab Manager with assessing daily multi-disciplinary staffing needs, flexing and floating staff to meet productivity expectations.
  • Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
  • Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Aided patients in adjusting to use of assistive devices by performing demonstrations, administering manual exercise and providing motivation.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.

Physical Therapist

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • 600+ bed, Level 1 Trauma Center), Outpatient/CORF Facility
  • Served as Interim PT Manager.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
  • APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, new grad mentor, new staff mentor, Professional Council Representative for CORF.
  • Exceeded” or “Significantly Exceeded Expectations” at every review.

Physical Therapist

Acute Care/Inpatient Rehab Rotating, Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Rotated between acute care, inpatient rehab, outpatient ortho and CORF sites for ~3½ years, then 1½ years FT on Inpatient Rehab Unit.
  • Clinical Instructor, Productivity Council, Stroke Club, New Grad Mentor, Wound Care Mentor, Staff/Management Liaison, Professional Council Representative for Acute Care and Rehab sites, Productivity Mentor.
  • Taught community education programs for pre-operative patients, women’s health, youth brain injury education/prevention.
  • Taught injury prevention and patient safety classes for hospital employees.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
  • Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, TBI, CVA and neuropathies.
  • Exceeded” or “Significantly Exceeded Expectations” at every review.
  • Received 12 “Spirit Awards” for exemplifying Advocate’s mission, values and purpose in the workplace.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Physical Therapist

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Kirksville, MO
11.2018 - 06.2020

B.S - Physical Therapy

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
08.1995 - 05.1999

Skills

Patient-focused therapy

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Certification

Florida Physical Therapy License – PT22218

Timeline

Faculty Professor

Keiser University PTA Program
06.2020 - Current

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Physical Therapist

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
11.2018 - 06.2020

Physical Therapist

Private Home Health Care
03.2017 - 06.2020

Director

Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital at Mercy Hospital, HCA Healthcare
06.2014 - 03.2017

Admissions Liaison/ PPS Coordinator

Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital at Mercy Hospital, HCA Healthcare
06.2008 - 06.2014

Senior Physical Therapist

Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital at Mercy Hospital, HCA Healthcare
02.2006 - 06.2008

Physical Therapist

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2006

Physical Therapist

Acute Care/Inpatient Rehab Rotating, Lutheran General Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2004

B.S - Physical Therapy

Northern Illinois University
08.1995 - 05.1999

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