Debra Lynne Confer, RPT

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Registered Physical Therapist

Patient Assessment Treatment Plan Development Documentation & Reporting

Patient-focused Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) with extensive experience creating and implementing treatment plans for individuals in outpatient, sub-acute, skilled nursing, inpatient, and home health environments. Utilize Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), Kinesio Tapping, and biomedical approaches based on patient needs, abilities, and goals. Skilled in treating patients with CVAs, hip and knee replacements, head injuries, cardiac diseases, and nervous system, cognitive, psychomotor, musculoskeletal, sensory, and mental disorders.

Areas of Expertise

Manual Therapy/Mobilization

Deep Tissue Release (DTR)

Soft Tissue Release (STR)

PNF Stretching Techniques

Neurological & Orthopedic Deficits

Body Mechanics Techniques

Compression Modalities

NDT Approach for Assessments

Medicare Billing Requirements

Patient Education & Support

Sports Rehabilitation

Fitness & Dance Instruction

SPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REHABCARE/KINDRED / GENESIS HEALTH CARE, Garden Grove, PA

Senior Physical Therapist, 2013 – Present

Provide a full range of physical therapy to patients at Garden Park Care Center skilled nursing facility through RehabCare/Kindred (2016-Present) and Genesis Health Care (2013-2016). Assess and diagnose patients with a range of physical and neurological conditions, develop treatment plans, and conduct daily/weekly therapy sessions. Educate patients on properly performing exercises. Document progress and implement necessary adjustments to improve outcomes. Ensure full compliance with HIPAA and other policies.

Served as sole RPT for three months with a case load and responsibility of all evals, recerts and completing progress notes as well as all orders and discharges. Carried over 40 patient per month through evals, recerts and discharges

HALLMARK REHAB, INC., Santa Ana & Fullerton, CA LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC., La Mirada, CA PREFERRED HEALTHCARE REGISTRY, San Diego, CA

Physical Therapist, 2010 – 2013

Treated patients at Royale Skilled Nursing Facility in Santa Ana (2011-2013), Windsor Gardens in Fullerton (2011-2013), Imperial Convalescent Home (2011-2013), and Preferred Healthcare Registry in San Diego (2010-2012). Performed assessments, diagnosed movement dysfunctions, established treatment plans, performed regular therapy sessions, and educated patients. Updated records and documentation to track progress.

IRVINE PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, Irvine, CA

Head Physical Therapist, 2007 – 2010

Led team in providing physical therapy in outpatient setting. Interfaced with patients to evaluate and diagnoses causes of movement dysfunctions, established treatment plans, provided instruction on performing exercises, and conducted physical therapy sessions. Ensured full compliance with applicable policies and requirements to safeguard patient privacy.

Prior experience as RPT for Home Health and Outpatient Services with Saddleback Orthopedics, Staff Physical Therapist for Home Healthcare with Visiting Nurses Association, and Staff Physical Therapist for Inpatient and Outpatient Services with St. Joseph’s Hospital as well as Ballet and Pointe Choreographer/Instructor.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Mount Saint Mary’s College, Los Angeles CA

Licensure & Certifications

Physical Therapy License no. 14160

CPR, First Aid, Physical Agent Modalities

Volunteer Experience

Head Trainer/Physical Therapist and Vice President, Youth Track & Field Club

Ballet Teacher/ pointe/ballet for over l0 years – CA ADBA /Hirschl Ballet

THREE YEARS AGO: Legacy Home Health, Bellevue, TN – specifically contracting with NHC Hendersonville- home health patients ALSO Select Home Health therapy – Home health for Hospice, Alzheimers and Home health discharged patients all April 2018 - – ALSO – Skilled Nursing – Life Care Old Hickory Village, Hermitage TN – and Creekside Manor through CareRite in Madison TN also a Skilled Nursing Facility – all PRN meaning as needed services

Continued PRN Physical Therapy work in New Jersey – 2018 to present 2020 December:

Crestwood through Springpoint Skilled/ILF/ALF – Whiting NJ Applewood ALF/Skilled – Freehold NJ Bella Terra ALF/ILF/Memory Care – Jackson NJ

Brandywine Assisted Living/ILF/Memory Carew through Genesis Rehab – Howell NJ Apex Home Health - NJ

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