Home Health Physical Therapist
Resume:
Nyah D. Ream
Chuluota, FL *2766
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Employment Experience:
*/**** - ******* ****** ************** / Winter Park, FL
Physical Therapist
Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients as well as oversight of supporting staff to assist with return to prior living status and/or optimization of independency in current environment for a variety of medical conditions. Conducted this rehab within a skilled nursing facility, ALF and home environment through utilization of Medicare Part A, Insurance/Managed Care, Home Health, Outpatient and Medicare Part B services. Widened my knowledge base on rapid facilitation of patient advancement to the next step in the rehab continuum. Honed my skills for working toward a common goal within a diverse interdisciplinary team.
6/2009 - 5/2015 Innovative Senior Care - Brookdale Senior Living/ Titusville & Longwood, FL
Physical Therapist - 5/2011 - 5/2015
Responsible for patient care, clinical treatment and achieving optimal rehab outcomes for multiple medical conditions in a geriatric population within ALF and ILF environment to assist with graceful aging in place through utilization of Home Health and Outpatient Medicare Part B services. Solidified my understanding and application of the continuum of care within our health system. Refined my skills for identification and referral to supporting disciplines of OT and ST to maximize patient potential.
Clinical Coordinator & Rehab Manager - 6/2009 - 4/2011
Responsible for managing daily operations of outpatient clinic and home health therapy for designated ALF/ILF including problem solving and managing rehab team staff, scheduling and caseload development/building for PT, OT and ST, budget maintenance, care plan and interdisciplinary coordination, fostering communication and flow of procedures for corporate, home health and outpatient offices/agencies, achieving success of dual product lines (OP & HH) through facilitation of team productivity and key performance indicators as well as responsibilities of partial treating clinician. This experience allowed me to further my people skills, my ability to multi-task and my knowledge of clinic operations from a managerial aspect. With my leadership, this rehab site was rated “the year’s most improved” within the region.
8/2007 - 6/2009 Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs / Altamonte Springs, FL
Physical Therapist
Responsible for patient rehabilitation of mobility skills and independency within a skilled nursing facility with a secure dementia unit. Cultivated knowledge and skills applicable for the rehabilitation of behaviorally challenging dementia patients. Developed techniques for the treatment of contracture management patients.
12/2006 - 8/2007 Conway Lakes Health & Rehabilitation Center / Orlando, FL
Physical Therapist
Responsible for facilitating the reacquisition of functional skills and mobility in a medically diverse population within a skilled nursing facility with a rapid recovery unit. Acquired knowledge on Medicare’s rules, regulations and reimbursement systems. Gained understanding of and became proficient in assisting management in operating and in calculation of appropriate reimbursement. Fostered my skills as a therapist.
8/2001 - 4/2003 Nickie Nurse and Associates / Toledo, OH
Care Giver and Rehabilitation Aide
Responsible for providing care and tending to patient needs while facilitating physical rehabilitation. Acted as an advisor in the creation of exercise programs to facilitate patient rehabilitation. This experience gave me an opportunity to interact with patients and to gain insight into the art of patient care. Acquired a high level of professionalism and the ability to fulfill duties unsupervised.
Clinical Experience:
6/2006 - 8/2006 Lucerne Hospital - Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center / Orlando, FL
Student Physical Therapist
Responsible for promoting physical and mental rehabilitation for a neurologically involved patient population in order to attain successful reintegration into society. Prepared and presented an in-service on the concepts of Neuro-IFRAH. Developed a foundation in neurological principles of physical therapy treatment.
5/2006 - 6/2006 Performance Rehabilitation Institute & Sports Medicine / Palm Harbor, FL
Student Physical Therapist
Responsible for administering physical therapy treatment and techniques to patients with orthopedic conditions. Acquired knowledge in private practice operation and treatment protocols. Refined manual therapy skills.
3/2006 - 4/2006 Pediatric Therapy Works / Port Richey & Spring Hill, FL
Student Physical Therapist
Responsible for facilitating skill acquisition and attainment of developmental millstones in a pediatric patient population. Prepared and presented an in-service on the basics of Craniosacral Therapy. Designed and illustrated a personalized home exercise program. Cultivated creativity in the development of a treatment plan and progressed my pediatric handling skills.
4/2005 - 6/2005 Morton Plant Hospital / Clearwater, FL
Student Physical Therapist
Responsible for the promotion of quality of life and well being for a general patient population in an acute care setting. Prepared and presented an in-service on Diabetes Mellitus. Obtained hands-on experience and practical clinical skills pertinent to the profession of physical therapy.
3/2002 - 4/2003 Toledo Hospital - Physical Therapy Department / Toledo, OH.
Physical Therapy Volunteer
Responsible for assisting staff in a variety of non-professional activities in order to gain exposure to the field of physical therapy.
Gained an understanding of how to communicate and converse with patients of all different injury types, backgrounds, and ages. It also gave me insight into the workings of a physical therapy clinic.
4/1997 - 5/1998 The University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department / Pittsburgh, PA
Student Athletic Trainer Level 1 - Women’s Soccer/Women’s Basketball
Responsible for injury prevention, evaluation, and treatment, coverage of practices and competitions, and daily training room duties.
Acquired experience in sports medicine. Developed knowledge relating to many different injury types, treatment procedures and preventative measures.
Educational History:
5/2004 - 8/2006 University of Central Florida / Orlando, FL
Awarded Master’s Degree, Physical Therapy – GPA: 3.7
8/1998 - 5/2001 University of Toledo / Toledo, OH
Awarded Bachelor of Science Degree, Exercise Science – GPA: 3.5
8/1996 - 5/1998 University of Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh, PA
Pursued Bachelor of Science Degree, Athletic Training – GPA: 3.0
Volunteer Activity:
5/1997 - 7/1997 The Jack Nelson Swim Camp / Fort Lauderdale, FL
Camp Counselor
Responsible for the teaching, guiding, and general well being of camp participates. Taught others while fulfilling a leadership role and taking on large responsibility. Facilitated interaction with individuals of different international and cultural backgrounds.
Professional Development:
Attended Nation Student Conclave
- October 22-24, 2004 Charlotte, North Carolina
- October 21-23, 2005 Denver, Colorado
Attended Combined Sections Meeting
- February 23-27, 2005 New Orleans, Louisiana
Achievements:
Academic Honors
- University of Pittsburgh honor roll 2 yrs.
- University of Toledo Dean’s list 3 yrs.
- Recognized in “National Dean’s List” 2001
References:
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