Physical Therapist Home Health

CAROL WOOD

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OBJECTIVE

Utilize my experience and knowledge by participating in the healthcare process at various levels. Provide physical therapy interventions to various clients. Mentor young clinicians.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

■ 36 years experience as a Physical Therapist in a variety of settings;

■ WV State APTA Chapter President 4 years;

■ Instrumental in the development and implementation of rehabilitation program for 24 bed Bariatric unit set in a long term care setting, focused on improving function and fitness in the bariatric client;

■ Developed and implemented multidisciplinary wound care program in the Acute care and outpatient setting;

■ Developed and implemented several Physical Therapist Assistant academic programs resulting in full accreditation by the APTA;

■ Mentor to less experienced clinicians

■ “Whos’ Who Among America’s Teachers” 2000

WORK EXPERIENCE

2018 - Present

Physical Therapist

Contract physical therapist in Home Health Setting. Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment of homebound patients with various diagnoses.

2016- 2018 Mount Hope Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

Provide Physical Therapy Evaluations and treatment in the Out-Patient setting. Supervise physical therapist assistants and Rehab aides. Provide in-servicing, staff education and mentoring in various settings. 2011-2016 Louisiana Health Group MA,RI,WV,OH

Home Health Physical

Therapist

Provided evaluation and treatment of Physical Therapy patients in the home setting. Supervised Physical Therapist Assistants. 2007 - 2011 Sundance Rehab WV

Physical Therapist/ Senior

Clinical Specialist

Provide evaluation and treatment of physical therapy patients in skilled nursing facilities. Provide supervision to physical therapist assistants and rehab aides. Conduct educational programming for Sundance facilities including: consultation, in-services and seminars. 2006-2007 Olympia Therapy Southern OH

Clinical Manager

Provided overall management and supervision of Rehab departments in skilled nursing facilities. Advise rehab staff, administrators, nursing directors and MDS coordinators regarding the status and expectations of skilled clients PhysicalTherapist

Provided evaluation and treatment of physical therapy patients in long-term care settings. Provide supervision to physical therapist assistants.

2004- 2006 The Weston Group Easton PA

Clinical

Co-ordinator

Provided overall clinical management to Western PA and Eastern OH rehab clinics. Performed administrative and marketing functions. Maintained contact with Regional Director and implemented programs and policies as directed. Provided the evaluation and treatment of physical therapy clients. Supervised physical therapist assistants. 2002-2004 Aegis Therapies Ravenna OH Physical Therapist Provided evaluation and direct patient care in long term care facilities throughout the region. Implemented multidisciplinary wound care program.

2001-2002 Kent State University Ashtabula/East Liverpool Kent OH

Academic Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program Provided direction of the PTAT program on both East Liverpool and Ashtabula campuses. Supervised the development, revision and evaluation of curriculum content. Recruited, developed and assigned academic faculty. Managed the resources and daily activities of the education program. Developed student evaluation procedures and outcomes assessment.

1996-2001 The College of West Virginia Beckley WV Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education

Developed and implemented the Clinical Education component of the PTA program. Established and maintained clinical agreements. Ensured quality of clinical placements by conducting on-site evaluations. Conducted clinical educator workshops, participated in regional, state and national clinical education programs. Chaired the Clinical Education Advisory Committee. 1996- 2001 The College of West Virginia Beckley WV Instructional Staff

Developed, implemented and conducted on-going evaluation of PTA courses. Instructed and evaluated students for didactic and clinical competency. Maintained student records and provided advising to current and prospective students. Faculty Senate member. Member of the Personnel committee.

1991-1996 Putnam General Hospital Hurricane WV

Director of Rehabilitation Services

Developed and implemented comprehensive rehabilitation services. Administered Physical, Speech and Cardiac Rehabilitation departments. Increased utilization of Rehabilitation Services over 100% in one year. Expanded physical plant 80% within three years. Consistently exceeded budgetary projections. Provided direct care for inpatient and outpatient populations. Active interdisciplinary team member. Designed and implemented multidisciplinary wound care program.

EDUCATION 2002 West Virginia University Morgantown WV MS Community Health

Promotion

1984 University of New England Biddeford ME BS

Physical Therapy

SUMMARY .■ Experienced clinician in a variety

of settings

■ Critical

thinker

■Flexible

REFERENCES

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