CHERYL GRIFFIN-THREATT

ad04jq@r.postjobfree.com; 3104 River Bluffs Court, Richmond, Virginia 23223; 804-***-****

SUMMARY OF CREDENTIALS

A dedicated Physical Therapist, offering exceptional patient care, with over thirty years of professional experience in health care, and over twenty years in home care. Areas of specialization include working with breast cancer, orthopedic, and neurological patients.

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Physical Therapist with an innovative agency that offers a supportive team atmosphere and professional development.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Managed day-to-day operation of three outpatient facilities, marketing, clinical instructor for students.

Developed several exercise protocols, policies and programs to grow physical therapy departments, and lectured on ‘safe homes’.

HOME HEALTH CARE

Performed start of care assessments, evaluations and treatment of patients in a homebound setting with various medical and surgical doctors. Supervised physical therapy assistants.

Evaluation and treatment of homebound patients with various diagnoses; marketing to various doctors and facilities.

Developed preoperative booklet(s) for total joint surgery patients, fall prevention and stroke patients.

Administrative duties included proper documentation of the oasis, 485’s, physician summaries, orders and discharge planning.

SPECIALIZATION IN BREAST CANCER CARE PATIENTS

Evaluation and treatment of patients with a diagnosis of cancer; developed protocol for breast cancer patients, pre and post breast surgery.

Developed comprehensive program for breast cancer patients, including bra fitting, wigs and coping with cancer; lectured at breast cancer support groups regularly.

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Certified in “The Ledbed Method,” exercise instruction especially for breast cancer patients; certified in measuring and fitting compression stockings for patients with upper and lower extremity lymphedema.

Worked with certified CDP lymphedema therapist and completed oncology core curriculum.

SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Supervised large inpatient and outpatient department; supervised P.T.’s, P.T.A.’s, aides, secretaries and students.

Managed day to day operation of physical therapy department, employee evaluations, hiring, and operation of department; as well as, carrying a full caseload of patients.

Developed orthopedic program and student intern program.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Advance Home Health Care, Richmond, Va. (2018 – Present)

Encompass Health, Richmond, Virginia (2011-2018)

American Senior Care (company was brought by Encompass), Richmond, Virginia

(2009-2011)

American Home Care, Richmond, Virginia (2004-2009)

Home Care Connections, Richmond, Virginia (2001 – 2004)

Mid Atlantic Health Care, Richmond, Virginia (2001-2004)

Bon Secours Home Care, Richmond, Virginia (2000-2003)

Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia (1998-2001)

Columbia Home Care and Watson Home Care, Richmond, Virginia (1994-1998)

Retreat Outpatient Clinic, Richmond, Virginia (1994-1995)

Johnston Willis Hospital, Chesterfield, Virginia (1994-1995)

Griffin Associates, P.A., Baltimore, Maryland (1986-1988)

Henrico Doctors Hospital (1985-1986)

EDUCATION

Howard University, Washington, D.C., B.S., Physical Therapy (1985)

Virginia State University Petersburg, Va., B.S., Mathematics (1983)

References available upon request

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