Tiffany POLSTON
Milford,TX
Summary
Seasoned Physical Therapist with extensive experience at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, adept in evidence-based clinical guidelines and fostering interdisciplinary relationships. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring staff and spearheading quality improvement initiatives. Proficient in comprehensive patient care and clinical documentation, ensuring optimal outcomes and continuity of care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
Hill Regional Hospital
Hillsboro, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Outpatient PT treating variety of ages and diagnoses
- Assisted acute care as needed and PRN coverage for weekends
FT – Acute, OP Pelvic Health
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Mansfield, USA
01.2011 - 08.2023
- Currently performing skilled acute care physical therapy evaluations, assessments, and treatment interventions for various patient populations including orthopedic, cardiovascular, critical care ICU and CVICU, geriatric, neurological, cancer, and general debility patients
- Nearly 3 years working simultaneously as outpatient pelvic health therapist
- Served as lead therapist/mentor for multiple new nursing and therapy staff; clinical educator for SPT’s
- Participant in multiple new employee orientation and state accreditation surveys
- Developed and provided multiple educational in-services for therapy and nursing staff
- Served as physical therapy representative in multi-facility implementation of new lift equipment program, physician advisory committee, falls prevention team, and continuous departmental quality improvement programs
PRN – IP Rehab
Encompass Health Rehab Hospital
Tx, USA
01.2014 - 01.2018
PRN – Home Health
Amedisys Home Health
Tx, USA
01.2011 - 01.2012
PRN - Acute
Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital
Atlanta, USA
01.2006 - 01.2011
PRN- Acute, IP Rehab, OP
WellStar Health System
Atlanta, USA
01.2004 - 01.2011
PRN – Acute, IP Rehab, SNF
Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur, USA
01.2001 - 01.2006
FT – Acute, OP neuro
Texas Health HEB Hospital
Bedford, USA
01.2000 - 01.2001
Education
BA -
University of North Texas
MPT -
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Skills
- Evidenced Based Clinical Guidelines
- Medical Policies & Management
- Customer Service
- Interdisciplinary Relationships
- Continuum of Care
- Care Coordination
- Medical Terminology
- Disease Processes & Lab Values
- Clinical Documentation
- Evaluation
- Assessment
- CMS & OASIS
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
- HIPAA Compliant
- CPR certified
- Texas Licensed Physical Therapist
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Hill Regional Hospital
08.2024 - Current
PRN – IP Rehab
Encompass Health Rehab Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2018
FT – Acute, OP Pelvic Health
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
01.2011 - 08.2023
PRN – Home Health
Amedisys Home Health
01.2011 - 01.2012
PRN - Acute
Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2011
PRN- Acute, IP Rehab, OP
WellStar Health System
01.2004 - 01.2011
PRN – Acute, IP Rehab, SNF
Emory Decatur Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2006
FT – Acute, OP neuro
Texas Health HEB Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001
BA -
University of North Texas
MPT -
UT Southwestern Medical Center
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