Physical Therapist/Rehab Director

Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

GERI NUEVO

Physical Therapist/Director of Rehab 813-***-****

813-***-****, Tampa, FL 33603 *********@*****.*** Seasoned, multi-talented and hardworking Director of Rehabilitation/Physical Therapist with vast knowledge and excellent experience in managing day-to-day operations of rehabilitation services to deliver highest standard of services with best possible outcome for residents. Maintains current Physical Therapy license and 28 years of healthcare, rehabilitation and therapy experience in hospitals (Neuro/Ortho/SCI/Burns

/Cardiovascular/Oncology/Pulmo), out-patient clinics, skilled rehab facilities, home health, and SNF/long-term care facilities. Directs clinical management of rehab facility to foster quality improvement, excellent care planning and positive clinical utilization to meet program standards and guidelines with proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development, keen understanding of elements of rehabilitation and recognized for inspiring team members to excel in a creative work environment.

Patient relations and Program

Development

Patient assessment expert

Rehabilitation treatment planning

Trained in Cupping Therapy and Tool

Assisted Soft Mobilization

Regulatory Compliance

Trained in Sports Rehab/Medicine,

In-Patient SNF setting, Out-Patient

Clinic, Rehab in SCI/Burn/Neuro

/Ortho/Pulmo/ICU/Surgical Wards

Prosthetic Training for AKA/BKA

patients

Great communication and

organizational Skills

Well Versed in Rehab Optima and

Casamba documentation

Patient Focused Therapy

Instructor/Educator in Physical

Therapy Continuing Education

(approved by FPTA for 4 CEU):

Prevention of Injuries in Stand Up

Paddleboarding(SUP) for Athletes and

Clinicians

Program Development

Operational Improvement

Team Building and Team Management

Wound care management for a

Leprosy Community(Philippines,

1992)

Owner and ALF Administrator for 2

small(5 to 6 beds) Assisted Living

Facilities: Ybor Key and Raintree,

2006 to 2009

Home Health Therapy

STAFF PHYSICAL THERAPIST/INTERIM PROGRAM MANAGER Apr 2020 to Current Select Rehab St. Petersburg, FL

Evaluated and established POC for patients

Supervised PT Assistants

Stepped up to become the Program Manager for 3 months covering for Program Manager who went on maternity leave

Led the Rehab Department through Department of Health Inspections without any deficits due to the ongoing pandemic

REHAB DIRECTOR Feb 2009 to Apr 2020

Transitions Rehab Tampa, FL

Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.

Led a loyal team of PTA, OTR, SLP without any turnovers for more than 15 years, resulting in continued excellent care to our patients. Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately. Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning, trained nursing staff on Restorative Nursing Program, conducted various in-services on topics such as fall prevention, proper body mechanics, wheelchair positioning, orthotic and prosthetic training and prevention of contractures/decubiti.

Promoted and followed CDC infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents, and to protect our patients and staff from the COVID 19 Pandemic. Built and deepened partnerships with the healthcare administrator, medical director, director of nursing and nursing supervisors. Developed an out patient clinic to provide continued rehabilitation for patients who were discharged home from our in-patient rehab facility. Developed a weekly exercise program for the Senior Independent Living Facility next to our building in order to promote wellness and facilitate an active lifestyle. Led and trained therapy staff on new Medicare changes/PDPM. REHAB DIRECTOR Feb 2000 to Jan 2009

Baycare/Extended Care Services Tampa, FL

Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled other Rehab Directors and therapists to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care, in all different facilities contracted with Baycare.

REHAB DIRECTOR Feb 1999 to Jan 2000

NCS Healthcare St. Petersburg, FL

Supervised, oriented, trained therapists in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Out-Patient Clinics to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.

Trained Therapists on Prospective Payment System (PPS) and its effects on rehabilitation reimbursement.

STAFF PHYSICAL THERAPIST/REHAB DIRECTOR Feb 1996 to Jan 2009 Progressive Rehab St. Petersburg, FL

Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including but not limited to chronic and acute pain, Above/Below Knee Amputations, orthopedic diagnoses, Hip/knee/shoulder replacements, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, CVA, ALS, Huntington's Chorea, and a myriad of neuropathies from various diagnoses.

Spearheaded the wound care management in a 250 bed nursing and rehab in conjunction with Bayfront Medical Center's Wound Surgeon. Managed and supervised PT/PTAs, OT/COTAs and SLPs. Trained therapists on the Prospective Payment System (PPS) and led the rehab team in a smooth transition with the onset of Medicare changes. STAFF PHYSICAL THERAPIST Feb 1995 to Jan 1996

PINELLAS COMUNITY HOPSITAL Pinellas Park, FL

Provided Physical Therapy Services in various clinical settings such as the ICU/Neurological/Ortho/Surgical Wards and the Out Patient Clinic, and evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.

STAFF PHYSICAL THERAPIST Feb 1994 to Jan 1995

University General Hospital/Women's Community Hospital Seminole, FL Education

Accomplishments

Additional Information

Evaluated, planned and administered range of treatments for patients in the ICU/Maternity/Orthopedic/Neurological/Surgical Wards. Supervised the Out Patient Unit of the hospital.

FACULTY MEMBER Feb 1993 to Jan 1994

Fatima Medical Foundation Manila, Philippines

Taught Therapeutic Exercises to 3rd and 4th year Physical Therapy students. STAFF PHYSICAL THERAPIST Feb 1992 to Jan 1993

Philippine General Hospital Manila, Philippines Provided Physical Therapy services in different clinical settings such as the Pediatric/Oncology/Orthopedic/ICU/SCI/Burn/Neurological/Pulmonary Wards. Supervised and developed training programs for 4th year PT interns. Managed the CVA/Stroke Clinic.

Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy 1992

University of The Philippines Manila, Philippines TEAM USA Athlete, International Canoe and Kayak Federation (ICF) WORLD DRAGON BOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS: Milan, ITALY, 2012 (2 SILVER/2 BRONZE); Poznan, POLAND, 2014 (3 SILVER/1 BRONZE); Lake Lanier, GA, USA, 2018 (1 GOLD/2 SILVER/2 BRONZE); Club Crew WORLD DRAGON BOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS, Puerto Rico, 2017 (1 GOLD/2 SILVER)

SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Athlete/Competitor. 3 Mile/Short Course SUP Women's Division): Urban Kai's King and Queen of the Bay, 2019: 1st Place, 2018: 1st Place, 2017: 1st Place. Shark Bite Challenge, 2018:2nd Place, 2017: 5th Place. Florida Cup, 2018: 1st Place, 2017: 2nd Place. Clearwater Beach Classic, 2018: 3rd Place, 2016:2nd Place. Gasparilla SUP Invasion, 2019: 1st Place,2018: 1st Place, 2017: 4th Place. 7 Mile/Long Course SUP Women's Division: Rick's Mad Paddlers Rally, 2019: 1st Place, 2018: 2nd Place.

Outrigger Canoe Racing(OC6) Athlete/Competitor: Clearwater Beach Classic, 2018: 1st Place. Calusa Classic OC6 Racing, 2011: 1st Place. Member of the World Paddle Association (WPA) since 2017 Member of the BladeRunners, Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Club, since 2012 w/ a myriad of accolades: 16 GOLD/11 SILVER/1 BRONZE

Member of the Hui Kai Waa Outrigger Canoe (OC6) Racing Team since 2012 Musician: Played in 2 All Female Rock Bands(KORE and Bad Kitty), 2006-2010, mainly as the Drummer, and played the guitar on a few occasions.

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