Dorena Schneider, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapist

917-***-**** ● adhfau@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Utica College, Utica, New York

• Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Hogeschool van Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Nassau Community College, Garden City, New York

• Associates in Science

Experience

October 2017-September 2019 HealthPro Heritage Rehabilitation Director of Rehabilitation for Continuing Care Resident Community June 2017-October 2017

Interim Director of Rehabilitation for Continuing Care Resident Community

• Administered assessments and treatments for patients in both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitations setting for patients with acute and chronic orthopedic/neurological diagnosis and disease processes, utilizing the modalities of electrical stimulation, ultrasound, manual therapy techniques, PNF, Bobath, neuromuscular reeducation, therapeutic activities and exercise to restore function and quality of life,

• Collaboratively works with MDS coordinator and finance department for accuracy in billing,

• Maintains compliance regulations for rehab services within the outpatient setting for the independent and assisted living communities, as well as, short-term and long-term in- patient care setting,

• Perform daily operations of patient scheduling, facility efficiency review of staff, and continual supervision of timely and satisfactory documentation of patient care,

• Ensure that documentation is provided to referring physicians to communicate patient care, and is returned upon review and signature,

• Attend weekly care plan and discharge planning meetings for coordination of care;

• Work with administration to identify and anticipate the needs of the community and solution to meet the needs of the community to establish specific clinical programs,

• Oversee at-risk residents throughout the community,

• Synthesize weekly operation reports and end of the month reviews to ensure cost efficiency throughout the levels of care,

• Serve to educate, advocate, and mentor clinical team members, March 2017- October 2017 HealthPro Heritage Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Manager

• Employed in a leadership role to plan, organize, budget, and market rehabilitation services of physical, occupational, and speech therapies within three assisted living facilities in an outpatient setting,

• Acts as a liaison between the facility and customer, with active involvement in committees and facility meetings to promote organizational and rehabilitation goals to address the needs of the patients,

• Interviewing, orientation, and development of rehab staff to promote skilled based documentation and mobile device training with trouble-shooting as needed,

• Leader in educating community, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, along with resident and families regarding rehabilitation services,

• Responsible for determining staffing needs, scheduling, and overseeing and monitoring compliance of company, local, state, and federal regulations, as outlined by Medicare, Medicaid, HIPPA and other regulatory bodies,

• Ensuring professional growth of rehabilitation disciplines through mentorship and guidance for accountability, standards, and financial performance,

• Weekly and monthly reporting, chart audits for conscious fiscal and clinical responsibilities,

• Maintains effective communication with rehabilitation staff and strong interpersonal skills for partnership with facilities,

March 2010-February 2017 North Shore LIJ Health Care System Homecare Physical Therapist, Per Diem, October 2017 – May 2019

• Provide treatment programs for patients recovering from recent surgeries, such as hip/knee/ankle replacements and ORIF, cardiac interventions, lower extremity amputations and prosthetic training, neurological disorders such as CVA, Parkinson’s, MS, acute illnesses and injuries such as UTI’s, PNA and various fractures; chronic disease processes such as HTN, OA/RA, DM, COPD, PVD, vestibular disorders and stenosis,

• Involved in the care of patients placed on the intensive homecare/hospice program,

• Responsible for advocating and communicating patient’s progress with the homecare therapy team of supervisors, case managers, RNs, SWs and community doctors,

• Knowledgeable with insurances, guidelines for homecare, and regulations, as well as, JACHO accreditation,

• Evaluate patients transitioning home upon discharge from hospitals and rehabilitation centers,

• Assess community based patients referred to Homecare Physical Therapy services resulting from a decline in function,

• Educate patients, family, and aides with safety recommendations specific to home environments, falls prevention and equipment deemed necessary,

• Recommend and assist patients to coordinate onto their next level of care, January 2001-2013 Aging in America, Morningside House SNF Staff Physical Therapist, Per Diem; 2005-2013

Staff Physical Therapist, Full Time; 2001-2005

• Evaluated and educated patients with safety pertinent to rehab needs and disease management,

• Developed individual plan of care treatment programs for patients to safely return to the community at their maximal level of function,

• Collaboratively worked with a multi-disciplinary team for patient care planning, discharge planning, case management, quality assurance meetings, and falls prevention,

• Implemented therapeutic techniques which focused strongly on manual therapy skills, NDT Bobath Method, PNF, and vestibular rehab techniques,

• Provided treatment to patients with orthopedic surgeries and injuries, such as various fractures, ORIF, knee/hip replacements, ankle fusions, stenosis, various spinal surgeries and fusions, and spine disorders such as DJD, disc prolapse and herniation,

• Provided rehabilitation for neurological disorders such as CVA’s, SCI, and other chronic diseases such as Parkinson’s, MS, Gullian-Barre Syndrome, and orthotic assessment and training,

• Provided patients with pre and post prosthetic training for above and below knee amputations with stump and prosthetic management,

• Screened residents on long term units and traveled to affiliated day care center for biannual assessments, or as requested by MD,

• Supervised 1 to 2 Physical Therapy Assistants throughout patient treatment plan, and reviewed their documentation,

• Conducted in-services for the rehab staff on updated treatment protocols and strategies from continuing education seminars,

• Assisted with patient scheduling to determine weekend staffing,

• Educated and instructed nursing staff with safety to assist patient with appropriate level of care during functional activities,

Skills

• Proficient with McKesson, Healthmax, and Optima Rehab electronic medical records

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Community Outreach

• Volunteer as a Swim Coach for the Catholic Youth Organization Division A boys and girls swim team.

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