Physical Therapist Home Health

FARRAH S. TAN, PTRP, RPT

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Deerfield Illinois

Cell # 224-***-****

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Examines, collects data through history, system review, tests, & measures; Evaluates data, identify problems, determines the diagnosis as well as the

prognosis, plan of care, re examine the patients & evaluates treatment outcomes; Provides home & family education regarding patient care; Refers cases

to physiatrist, physician, social workers and other members of the allied medical team.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION:

• New York State Licensed Physical Therapist : License No: 030207

• Illinois State Licensed Physical Therapist license # 070017731

• Philippine Licensed Physical Therapist : License No. 0015565

• Knowledge of Medical Ethics with regards to physical therapy practice & patient care

• Hardworking, patient, & versatile to work in any given setting

• Ability to communicate effectively both oral & in writing to established positive relationship with patients, family members & physician as well as

other members of the allied medical team.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 10 Months Clinical internship in different hospitals & rehab centers in the Philippines.

• PT staff in Sulu Sanitarium Hospital Jolo Sulu Philippines from the period of October 7, 2002 up to December 22, 2007.

• Home Health Physical Therapist for the >5 years in Jolo Sulu Phils.

• Outpatient Rehab Services Full time PT staff in Palermo Medical at Graham avenue Brooklyn New York City under American medical, Inc from

feb 2008 to May 2010.

• Worked in Home Health Settings in IL under Rehabmaxx, Assure healthcare, acacia home health from june 2010 – august 2010 .

• Worked in Sedgebrook under ERICKSON communities from august 9, 2010 till February 2011 as FT PT, change to PRN due to change in

company ownership but remained as weekend PT under sedgebrook Life Care/Senior care development. Has worked at Whitehall of

Deerfield from march 2011 – dec 30, 2011. At present, Working as fulltime Physical Therapist at Radford Green at Sedgebrook

Retirement Community (SNF/Assisted Living/LTC/OP) under Heritage Healthcare Company .

SUMMARY OF CASES/CONDITIONS HANDLED :

• Neurological Conditions ( CVA/Stroke, Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Parkinsons Dse, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain Barre

Syndrome)

• CA, Non Hodgkins Lymphoma, DM, Arthritides, CTDs, Burns

• Orthopedic Conditions (Fractures, Low Back Pain, amputation, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Scoliosis & other musculoskeletal

problems)

• Pediatric conditions (Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Congenital Limb Deformities, Juvenile RA, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida)

• Poliomyelitis, Soft Tissue Injuries, Radiculopathies, Peripheral Vascular Dse, Wound Care.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1.) Assesses & evaluates patients physical, emotional, cognitive & social

background.

2.) Formulates treatment plans that addresses the physical dysfunction of

patients prescribed by the physiatrist./ physicians.

3.) Designs exercise program to suit patient needs, administers range of motion,

exercise, stretching, strengthening exercise & transfer activities.

4.) Perform manual muscle testing procedure, postural drainage & proprioceptive

neuromuscular facilitation technique.

5.) Knowledge in handling various modalities like ultrasound, transcutaneous

electrical stimulator, skeletal traction, intermittent pneumatic compression

pump, hydrocollator unit, infrared devices, endomeds.

6.) Supervision of physical therapy interns in treating & patient handling & other Administrative duties like charting, referrals, & documentation.

Skills: Skilled in managing various conditions,efficient in time management, knowledgeable in EMR (Casamba/ROX electronic

documentation)

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