Yolanda Benitez
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Throughout my experience in healthcare I have found that taking the time to educate your patients is an essential part of building trust and allowing for optimal patient recovery. Often in clinic, I experience patients who are confused, scared, and unknowing of their diagnoses, functional deficits, or prognosis. My mission is to always put patient care first, and I believe wholeheartedly, that starts in the classroom. I want to provide people with the education to advocate for themselves and navigate the complex medical system. I am committed to provide our future health care professionals with the deep understanding of biology to allow for optimal patient care and the empathy needed to fix a leaky healthcare system from within.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- In person lecture and lab for Bio 201
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates, provided recent research, and included clinical experience to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
Physical Therapist
Associated Rehabilitation
Yuma, AZ
12.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Southwest Rehabilitation
Yuma, United States
07.2022 - 12.2023
Supervisor/Physical Therapist
Adult And Pediatric Rehabilitation
Yuma, AZ
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Full time physical therapist in outpatient PT setting
- As the primary PT, was responsible for the leadership, supervision, and daily management of the clinic.
- Oversaw the billing/ scheduling department and worked to improve scheduling techniques to allow for rapid insurance approval turn around and increase patient volume and satisfaction.
Physical Therapist
Dignity Health East Valley Rehab
Chandler, AZ
02.2016 - 04.2021
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain, and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Educated patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
Physical Therapist
360 Physical Therapy
Gilbert, United States
06.2015 - 11.2017
Education
Doctorate in Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Northern Arizona University- Biomedical Campus
Phoenix, AZ05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2012
Skills
- As an educator provided various methods of instruction and group study to accommodate for different learning styles
- Worked to establish a classroom of inquisitive future health care professionals by bringing in recent research and clinical experience when able
- Provided mentorship to new graduate staff
- Over 8 years of clinical experience in complex acute to chronic injuries, ranging in orthopedic, vestibular, and neurological dysfunction
- Excellent communication and ability to build strong patient-clinician rapport
- Emphasis on maintaining a secure team environment with staff and physician relations
- Organized, committed to patient care, and detail-oriented
Certification
- Current BLS and CPR Certified
- Care Planning- 2024
- Team Member Safety in the Community- 2024
- Persisting Symptoms After Concussion: Managing Chronic Cases- 2023
- Certification in Advanced Dry Neurologic Dry Needling for Pain Management and Performance Enhancement- Sept 2021
- Certification in Integrative Dry Needling- 2016
- Certification in Applied Functional Science- 2016
- Certification in Graston Manual Therapy Technique- 2015
- Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Arizona #11573 -May 2015
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Arizona Western College
01.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
Associated Rehabilitation
12.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Southwest Rehabilitation
07.2022 - 12.2023
Supervisor/Physical Therapist
Adult And Pediatric Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 07.2022
Physical Therapist
Dignity Health East Valley Rehab
02.2016 - 04.2021
Physical Therapist
360 Physical Therapy
06.2015 - 11.2017
Doctorate in Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Northern Arizona University- Biomedical Campus
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Grand Canyon University