Physical Therapist Health
Resume:
Physical Therapy
University Of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
**************@*****.***
Marathon, IA 50565
Skills
• Geriatrics experience
• Empathetic and patient
• Culturally aware
• Outpatient therapy background
• CPR training
Gentle and skilled with therapy
procedures
•
• Pain management techniques
• Head injury knowledge
• Stress management techniques
• Team training and supervision
• Monitoring progress
• Time management proficiency
• Infection control training
Education And Training
Certifications
Licensed Physical Therapist
since 2007
•
• Dementia Care Training
Lymphedema Management
Training
•
Licensed Massage Therapist -
2002
•
Certified Pilates and Group
Exercise Instructor - 2000
•
Motivated Physical Therapist with 12 years of experience and proven history of keeping patients committed to treatment plans both in and out of therapy sessions. Highly sensitive to patients' needs and comfort. Knowledgeable in Therapeutic exercise, Manual treatments, Fall prevention, Dementia care, Edema management, Assistive devices, Neurological rehab, Modalities and other Therapeutic activities. Possesses an aptitude for collaborating with multiple disciplines, team building, supervision and education of staff members. Highly skilled in monitoring therapeutic outcomes of patients and prescribing effective Evidence based physical therapy care plans.
Supplemental Health Care - Physical Therapist
03/2017 - Current
Jennifer Christensen
Summary
Experience
Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals, set appropriate evidence based treatment plans, assessed patient progress, and planned discharges in order to promote restoration of functional abilities.
•
Collaborated with multiple disciplines by recording and sharing physical therapy outcomes and recommending modifications to treatment plans.
•
Reduced pain and promote healing and edema management in patients by administering therapeutic treatments such as MLD, compression wraps, and appropriate positioning and exercise treatments.
•
Motivated and facilitated patients' adjustment to assistive devices, including All types of walkers, canes and/or prosthetics by administering manual exercise and performing equipment adjustments, and demonstrations.
•
Directly supervised up to 5 Physical Therapy Assistants and managed caseload of patients under Medicare part B, and Part A or Private Pay for 9 facilities at once including SNF, ALF, OP Clinics and HH care.
•
Counseled and made recommendations to patients, caregivers and families about communicative, cognitive and behavioral strategies and devices.
•
Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint, cognition and functional abilities.
•
Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore best ability to function, decrease fall risk, and lessen pain and disability.
•
Facilitated health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients with customization of conventional physical therapy techniques to meet specific needs of individual patients.
•
Organized paper and electronic documentation and communication for patient files.
•
Instructed patients on proper hygiene, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and ergonomic factors in daily activities.
•
Assisted patients with debilitating and complex health conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, joint replacement, head injuries, strokes, dementia, and
•
cerebral palsy.
Consulted with other direct-care staff and worked with caregivers to implement home and facility programs to improve progress toward patient health and well-being.
•
• Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families. Accomplishments
• Volunteered at Sioux Falls health fair to assist with free balance screenings.
• Volunteered at Dance Academy to provide with free Range of Motion screenings. Volunteered at American Cancer Society as planning board member and provided group exercise leadership.
•
• Held Physical Therapy Licenses in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa since 2007 Completed Numerous Continuing Education Courses with Experience in multiple settings.
•
Contact this candidate