Front Office Physical Therapist
Resume:
Dawne Saunders-Enright
Chula Vista, CA 91913
Education
California Physical Therapy License Number PT-28041
Master of Physical Therapy, CSU, Northridge, 2002.
Thesis Project: The Effects of an Aquatic Exercise Program on Individuals Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, 2002
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, CSU, Northridge, 1999.
Employment
Feb 2003-Present MDRS/Spine and Sport- physical therapist/clinical director/Regional Director
Performs physical therapy orthopedic evaluations: inspection, palpation, AROM, PROM, Strength testing, dermatomes, myotomes, special tests, segmental mobility and movement analysis.
Able to perform McKenzie evaluation, use cervical and Lumbar MEDX machines for static and dynamic evaluation, use of Multidimensional task ability profile and use the information clinically to treat patients.
Followed patient care from evaluation to discharge.
Evaluate patient appropriateness for land therapy and or aquatic therapy.
Initiated aquatic therapy program: located facility, organized exercise program, coordinated 4 facilities for compliance of care, instruct aquatic therapy exercise classes, progress patients appropriately as per pathology, create individual aquatic therapy exercises programs for patients, and supervise PTA for aquatic therapy.
Provided clinical assessment for functional limitations and created goals, treatment plans with emphasis on active based programs specific to the individuals pathology and disability.
Communicated and educated patients, family, staff, adjustors, nurse case managers and physicians regarding patient care.
Responsible for supervising physical therapy assistant and physical therapy aide and participating in patient care conference with both to discuss patient care.
Marketing menu of services provided by facilities to MD’s, patients, and insurance companies.
Participated in and presented materials to MD’s regarding ACOEM, MTUS, ODG, AMA and workers compensation reforms law/labor codes.
Write letters to insurance companies to appeal non-certification of treatment that includes objective measures and clinical findings.
Performed duties of clinical director-daily/monthly stats, supervising staff, attend directors meetings, organize scheduling for appropriate staffing, problem solving, complete directors reports, and direct communication with CEO/CFO of company regarding clinic status.
Informing staff of changes and updates of law, corporate information, policies, procedures and conflict.
Assistance with management deals: implementing systems, hiring, acting as liaison between staff and corporate.
Coordinating vacation coverage for 17 clinics, assisting in hiring, training/teaching, educating and implementation of protocol from EMR, company policy and systems for all staff in all clinics
Assisting COO in directors and front office retreats and presenting and teaching material from staff management to systems.
July-Sept 2002 Internship with Sharp Rees-Stealy Outpatient and CCS
Medical Therapy Unit
Performed PT evaluations orthopedic and pediatric: inspection, palpation, A/PROM, strength, special tests, reflexes, gross motor evaluation, protective reactions, posture and gait analysis.
Followed patient care from evaluation to discharge
Pulled splints and created straps for chairs
Provided a summary of current functional status, created goals, treatment plans, exercises programs and therapeutic play/activities
Continuing Education
McKenzie A- Lumbar Spine Evaluation, May 2004
Functional Capacity Evaluation course, EPIC LIFT- 2004, 2007,2009, 2010, 2017
McKenzie Extensive and Accelerated Course 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017
The Knee and Shoulder Today 2009, 2013
Survey of End Range Loading Strategies 2010, 2012
Effective Examination of the Shoulder Complex: New Advances 2010
Knee and Shoulder Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercises 2010
Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) 2011
EPIC Functional Capacity Evaluation/Work Conditioning 2011, 2013
McKenzie Extensive and Accelerated Course 2011
EPIC lift certified evaluator 2011, 2012
Kinesiology Taping 11/2012
PGAP/Life Team 2011, 2013
CI cert program 10/2013
Hand eval, Finding and tx plan 6/15
Advances in Hand Therapy, Eval to TX 2/2016
Therapeutic exercise and manual therapy 2/2016
Work conditioning 11/2016
Concussion rehab 4/2017
Law and Ethics 11/2017
* CPR Certified
* Licensed Physical Therapist
* References available upon request
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