Physical Therapist/Director of Rehab
Resume:
Aubrey Watson
Wichita, KS 67212
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OBJECTIVES:
To be a supervisor/director of a rehabilitation department, and continue to provide patients quality care through other therapists with my expertise in the area of physical therapy.
EDUCATION:
Master of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University - 1997
Master of Arts in Dance, Texas Woman’s University - 1979
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, University of Arkansas - 1977
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Advanced Wellness and Rehab, Wichita KS - 2008-present
Director of Rehab, Physical Therapist
Responsibilities: evaluation and treatment of patients based on established plans of care in outpatient setting; tracking of patients’ progress and maintaining regular contact with their primary care physicians; supervise PTA’s and Rehab Tech as they carry out the treatment protocols; maintain current inventory of supplies and DME and obtain new equipment as needed; monitor patient charges and reimbursement; work in tandem with clinic’s owner on marketing strategies and long-range planning for growth and development
Areas of Expertise: outpatient rehabilitation, treatment of low back pain
PAST EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital, Wichita, KS - 2006-2008
Inpatient Team Lead, Physical Therapist
Responsibilities: supervision of occupational and physical therapists,
speech/language pathologists, and rehab techs in an inpatient rehab setting, including assignment of patient case loads and tracking PTO accrual and requests; half-time physical therapist, performing evaluations and treating patients according to established plans of care; monitoring weekly progress reports for staffing with hospital physicians; tracking Therapy Intensity Reports for HealthSouth’s Corporate Headquarters; participation on a variety of administrative committees; teaching back safety and transfer training, stroke awareness, and wound care at monthly orientations for new employees
Areas of Expertise: stroke rehab, Parkinson’s, wound care
Hutchinson Community College, Newton Campus - 2005-2006
Adjunct Lecturer in Human Anatomy and Physiology
Responsibilities: preparing students for application to their specific health care degree programs
Rainbow’s United, Inc, Wichita, KS - 1999-2006
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Responsibilities: evaluation and treatment of birth-5 population for a
variety of diagnoses as well as general developmental delays; provided
in-home services and trained parents/caregivers how to care for special needs children
Areas of Expertise: pediatric motor development, sensory integration
Sandpiper Bay Health and Retirement Center, Wichita - 1997-1999
Physical Therapist (through Nova Care Contract Rehabilitation)
Responsibilities: evaluation and establishing plans of care to be carried out by PTA’s, weekly assessments and discharges; primary physical therapist for 6 long-term care facilities, supervising 4 PTA’s
Areas of Expertise: geriatric physical therapy, wound care
CERTIFICATIONS:
Credentialed Clinical Instructor (APTA) - 2003
Certified to administer and interpret Sensory Integration Praxis Test - 2000
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Physical Therapy Association
Kansas Physical Therapy Association
RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS:
Watson, M. Aubrey and Smith, Barbara S.
Comparison of Lateral Tibial Torsion in Females Trained in Classical Ballet and Females with No Classical Ballet Training. Research project presented at the national APTA conference in Orlando, FL, June 1998.
Wollner, Debra and Watson, Aubrey.
Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual. Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown Publishers, 1997.
References available upon request
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