Physical Therapist Medical

Iwona Matthews

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Raleigh, NC ***06

919-***-****

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EDUCATION: Duke University, Durham, NC

Master of Science, Physical Therapy – May 1996

Wroclaw Linguistic University, Wroclaw, Poland

Masters of German Literature – June 1988

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

North Carolina PT Licensed

North Carolina CPR License

Certified Dementia Specialist

CIDN (Certified in Integrative Dry Needling)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong Clinical Skills

Broad Experience in Various Settings

Business Development

Marketing Physicians and Hospitals

Clinical Instructor

Directing Daily Operations

Budget Development

Patient/Client Centered Approach

Critical Thinking / Problem Solving

Human Resources

Community Relations

Report Writing (Proficient in Excel and Word)

Fluent in Polish/English

Strong base in German/Russian

EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH:

Musculoskeletal and Connective tissue disorders:

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Lupus

Fibromyalgia

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Numerous Orthopedic Disorders:

Osteoarthritis

Ligamentous injuries to major joints

Specific knee, hip, shoulder conditions (bursitis, tendinitis, strains) Degenerative Joint Disease

Gastrointestinal:

Colitis

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder

Cardiovascular disease:

Transplants

High BP

Heart failure

MI

Peripheral Artery Disease

Arrhythmias

Nervous System Disorders:

Alzheimer’s

Dementia

CVA (stroke)

Parkinson’s disease

Seizures

Epilepsy

Migraines

Endocrine Disorders:

Cystic Fibrosis

DM type 2

Addison’s disease

Oncology Patients

Pediatrics:

Cerebral Palsy

Autism

Fragile X Syndrome

Muscular Dystrophy

Spina Bifida

Down Syndrome

ADHD

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Physical Therapist, Aveanna Home Health – Raleigh, NC June 2019 – Current

• Evaluate and treat pediatric population with different diagnoses

• Initiate contact with prosthetic and orthotics companies in order to provide clients with the necessary equipment

Independent Contractor – Outpatient Clinic Raleigh, NC June 2016 – January 2020

• Physical Therapist providing evaluation, treatment, and education to inmates at multiple sites

(medium/maximum security prisons in Raleigh and Salisbury, NC)

• Provide high quality care while following ethical standards to ensure proper treatment of each inmate

• Maintain communication between patients and clinical staff within the prison system

• Responsible for end-of-month patient reports detailing treatment and progress Director of Rehabilitation, Genesis Rehabilitation - Raleigh, NC Oct 2008 – June 2016

• Managed multiple ALF and SNF communities with Memory Care Units

• Extensively marketed Rehab services, resulting in developing contracts with ED’s of various facilities

• Maintained fiscal responsibility, generating monthly income statement analysis

• Responsible for evaluation and treatment of geriatric population with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary and medical diagnoses

• Utilized BCAT to determine patients’ cognitive level as needed

• Inter-disciplinary collaboration to obtain the results of FLCI testing to establish patients’ communication level

• Oversaw patient placement in collaboration with MD based on cognitive status

• Implemented various programs, including support groups for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, wellness, fall prevention, and more.

• Led weekly interdisciplinary patient progress meetings.

• Responsible for insurance verification, obtaining consent forms, and complete oversight of the documentation process for Medicare review in order to authorize patient’s visits, optimize reimbursement and meet the budget.

• Responsible for hiring, training, and overseeing the entire team (16 therapists), providing mentoring as needed

• Responsible for budget guidelines including Medicare A/B billing, preparing daily patients schedule for 16 therapists.

• Attended multiple leadership trainings at various locations throughout the US.

• Worked with Duke Clinicians with Step Program – New approach teaching physical therapy students how to develop appropriate patient plan of care, execute safe and effective treatment techniques, and the introduction of new Medicaid/Medicare guidelines. Lead Physical Therapist, Genesis Rehab - Knightdale, NC March 2007 – Oct 2008

• Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of geriatric population with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary and medical diagnoses using GDS and BCAT screening.

• Oversaw active case load for PTAs, monthly assessment of patients’ progress, and establishing appropriate plan of care

• Acted as Interim Director of Rehabilitation (7/08-10/08) PRN Physical Therapist, Medi Home Health March 2007 – Oct 2008

• Performed patient evaluations in home settings, traveling to patients’ homes in various regions as needed

• Developed a plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines

• Submitted timely documentation and billing

• Attended multidisciplinary departmental meetings

• Administered appropriate exercises and physical agents, recommending additional services as needed (orthotics, prosthetics, etc.)

• Patient and family education

Director of Rehabilitation, Universal Health Care – Raleigh, NC Sept 2005 – March 2007

• Marketing and sales

• Scheduled and organized in-services for the rehabilitation department

• Maintained fiscal responsibility via income statement analysis, budget reviews, etc.

• Determined staffing needs, scheduled and led departmental meetings, and attended departmental heads meetings

Physical Therapist, WakeMed Hospital Acute Setting (PRN) May 2000 – June 2016

• Evaluated and treated patients with varying diagnoses in acute hospital setting, ranging from geriatric to young adults

• Developed plan of care and set goals based on the patient’s condition and their personal goals

• Delivered timely and detailed documentation to be available for all members of the POC team

• Participated in discharge planning, including recommendations for discharge equipment, further therapy requirements, and patient and caregiver education

• Met departmental requirements, including yearly completion of mandatory online modules

• Participated in peer and documentation reviews

Physical Therapist, WakeMed Outpatient Rehab Center May 1996 – Sept 2005

• Responsibilities included evaluating and treating a variety of orthopedic, neurological, medical, and surgical patients.

• Provided manual therapy and worked closely with prosthetics and orthotics specialists to assess patients’ needs.

• Conferred with physicians regarding patients’ ongoing needs and progress. Health Care Consultant/Co-founder, Kralmat Current

• Assessing the components impacting the quality of patient care and offering an innovative solution to increase the quality of care by minimizing risk of infection, increasing compliance with state regulations, and increasing staff overall performance by introducing products/solutions that increase productivity and company reimbursement

• Co-Developer of two pending patents involving medication distribution

• Develop business plan and oversee all aspects of a start-up operation. This includes vender negotiations, s analysis, sales and marketing, etc.

Polish/German Teacher, Raleigh, NC March 1992 – June 1994

• Taught Polish and German at the secondary and college levels at Wake Technical Community College and Daniels Middle school

REFERENCES:

Mari Fernando, Initiation Clinical Site Manager at Parexel 919-***-****

Vienna Hauge, Sr. Project Director, CNS at Syneos Health 984-***-****, adfe74@r.postjobfree.com

Elena Kramarenko, Clinical Research Associate II at ICON PLC 706-***-****

Amy Farmer, Senior Site Collaborations Specialist at PPD 919-***-****, adfe74@r.postjobfree.com

Debbie Sterken, SLP

919-***-****, adfe74@r.postjobfree.com

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