Vanessa Johnson
Plantersville,TX
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented Physical Therapist with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Enhabit Home Health
05.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Supervised licensed assistants.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
Physical Therapist
Home Care Senior Services
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Assessed patient needs through physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans`
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
Physical Therapist Contract
Rehability
03.2012 - 02.2019
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Discussed rehabilitation and reconditioning options to improve patients' function and quality of life.
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
- Created individualized exercise programs to improve patient mobility and function.
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
Physical Therapist
Carter Home Health
04.2011 - 11.2018
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment, and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
- Administered therapeutic treatments to ease pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
- Implemented specialized physical therapy programs to improve functional mobility and reduce pain for patients with chronic conditions.
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
- 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.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
Physical Therapist
Tomball Regional Home Health
09.2005 - 04.2011
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Implemented specialized physical therapy programs to improve functional mobility and reduce pain for patients with chronic conditions.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals in case conference.``
Physical Therapist/Director of PT
RehabCare
03.2001 - 08.2005
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Participated in hiring process of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapy techs.
- Extended post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery.
- Provided physical therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Approved and monitored clinic expenses relating to supplies, equipment, and staffing.
Physical Therapist
Tomball Regional Medical Center
07.1997 - 04.2001
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Used pain management and relaxation techniques to reduce discomfort and stress.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Managed high-volume caseload in acute care hospital setting.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-1993
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Enhabit Home Health
05.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Home Care Senior Services
10.2018 - 04.2022
Physical Therapist Contract
Rehability
03.2012 - 02.2019
Physical Therapist
Carter Home Health
04.2011 - 11.2018
Physical Therapist
Tomball Regional Home Health
09.2005 - 04.2011
Physical Therapist/Director of PT
RehabCare
03.2001 - 08.2005
Physical Therapist
Tomball Regional Medical Center
07.1997 - 04.2001
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology
New Mexico State University