Tricia Budig, PT, DPT
Lake Mills,WI
Summary
A highly skilled, compassionate, and outgoing physical therapist with over 30 years of experience working as an acute care physical therapist, a liaison for rehab/LTACH/SNF, and a skilled inpatient care coordinator. Adept at performing comprehensive and focused functional assessments and treatments and understand the importance of accurate discharge planning and conveying this plan with the entire team, patient and family.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Wilson Medical Center, A Duke LifePoint Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Practicing as the only full-time acute care physical therapist at a 294-bed county hospital affiliated with Duke University
- Much time spent in the ED, ICU, and on the cardiac floor providing time-sensitive assessments
- Attending IDT meetings to provide information regarding discharge planning to promote the most effective and safest length of stay and transition to the next level of care.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
UNC Health Johnston
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Physical Therapist in a community hospital working each day as a team with a specific PTA to increase patient safety and efficiency
- Volunteered to work late to cover same-day orthopedic surgical patients
- Attended post-acute care rounds several times weekly for discharge planning needs and recommendations.
SKILLED INPATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
naviHealth
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Completed assessments based on CMS criteria to approve members' length of stay in SNF setting
- Collaborated with medical director, interdisciplinary teams, members and their support systems to discuss length of stay, discharge planning, and overcoming barriers to ensure effective transitions of care
- Strict adherence to time management while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and fostering relationships with SNF teams.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, HCA
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Physical therapist practicing in acute care setting in a 680-bed hospital with challenging patient population
- Evaluated and treated oncology, bone marrow and post-operative solid organ transplant, general medical, ICU, Covid, post-operative spine, orthopedic and limb preservation surgical patients.
CLINICAL LIAISON
Vibra Hospital of Denver
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated to provide an efficient transition to the most suitable level of care at the Vibra Campus including Acute Rehabilitation, Long Term Acute Care or Skilled Nursing
- Daily meetings with the CEO, CNO, MD and liaison team
- Met with patients, families, case management and nursing to gather and provide information for clinical assessments
- Multi-tasking, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize were imperative for this position.
CLINICAL LIAISON
Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, HCA
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked closely with the physiatrist to provide detailed functional and medical assessments to admit patients with to the rehabilitation unit while minimizing re-admissions post-discharge
- Established rapport with internal and external case managers, physicians, and other referral sources
- Increased admissions to the unit by over 10% in one year.
PHYSICAL THERAPY COORDINATOR
Presbyterian St/Luke's Medical Center, HCA
12.2009 - 12.2017
- Coordinated orthopedic, spine and limb preservation acute physical therapy program, including program development, interdisciplinary communication, and discharge planning
- Treated full schedule of orthopedic/spine patient caseload as well as med/surg, ICU and pediatric orthopedic patients
- Managed schedule for up to eight physical therapists
- Engaged in daily bedside rounds with interdisciplinary team and patient/family care conferences.
Education
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY -
Regis University
Denver, CO05.2012
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL -
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI08.1994
Skills
- Work closely with diverse populations
- Assess patients efficiently
- Extensive experience in acute care
- Interact with physicians and case managers
- Work as a leader and student preceptor
- Coordinator of ortho unit
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Wisconsin Physical Therapy License, 1994-present
- Colorado Physical Therapy License, 1996-present
- North Carolina Compact Privileges, 2022-present
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor, 2010-present
- CPR Certified, 1992-present
Timeline
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Wilson Medical Center, A Duke LifePoint Hospital
09.2023 - Current
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
UNC Health Johnston
01.2023 - 06.2023
SKILLED INPATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
naviHealth
09.2021 - 11.2022
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, HCA
03.2020 - 09.2021
CLINICAL LIAISON
Vibra Hospital of Denver
03.2019 - 03.2020
CLINICAL LIAISON
Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, HCA
12.2017 - 03.2019
PHYSICAL THERAPY COORDINATOR
Presbyterian St/Luke's Medical Center, HCA
12.2009 - 12.2017
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY -
Regis University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL -
Marquette University
- Wisconsin Physical Therapy License, 1994-present
- Colorado Physical Therapy License, 1996-present
- North Carolina Compact Privileges, 2022-present
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor, 2010-present
- CPR Certified, 1992-present
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