PROFILE

Experienced professional seeking to fill a senior physical therapist position in which

integrity, passion and dedication are at the forefront of the institution. EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, BEAUMONT TROY

Troy, MI 2015-Present

Therapy team leader for Oncology and Orthopeadic units. Communication liaison between nursing and therapists ensuring rapid and fulfilling customer service experiences for both patients and staff. Clinical Instructor leading the educational process in the clinical setting to enhance the students academic development. Providing medically prescribed physical therapy services to mentally and/or physically impaired patients, including assessment, treatment program planning and implementation, discharge planning, related documentation and communication. Directing patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitating the learning of those skills to promote functional independence according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, CHEYENNE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHEYENNE, WY 2013 - 2015

Leading the therapy team in increasing productivity, managing schedules, ensuring evaluations are performed within institutional policies, communicating daily with MDS Coordinator to ensure ARD’s being met, Communicating daily with charge nurse regarding changes in patient status, communicating with social work in regards to any changes in discharges, training of new employees and orientation to the unit. Providing therapy services to help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Providing initial and ongoing assessments to determine level of function and patients’ progress. Providing physical therapy as ordered by a physician in accordance with the designated plan of care. Reviewing and explaining physician orders with patients' and their families. Participating in case conferences. Presenting patients' with updates while making care Nydia Zamorano-Torres

suggestions to the care team. Coordinating with care team members to provide high- quality services and care to all our patients. Providing physical therapy care that complies with organization's best practices, standards, policies and procedures. Complying with both federal and state guidelines, including all licensing requirements. Demonstrating effective communication skills. Dedicated to providing high-quality care to all patients. PHYSICAL THERAPIST, CRAIG HOSPITAL, ENGLEWOOD, CO - 2011 - 2012 Maximizing functional independence and mobility. Customized to each patient’s individual needs. Routinely meeting with other team members to determine a customized therapy plan. Specializing in fields that focus on locomotor training, manual therapy, functional electrical stimulation and advanced technologies.

● Leading classes in:

● Wheelchair skills training – A class for patients to work on wheelchair skills and endurance. It is divided into endurance days and skill days (wheelies, going up and down curbs, and other advanced wheelchair skills). Basic wheelchair maintenance is also addressed.

● Fitness Instruction Training (FIT) – FIT class is an upper extremity strength/exercise program, developed to enhance functional training based on the patient’s level of injury, goals and interests. Patients are educated in: 1) safe strengthening and stretching techniques, 2) community resources to make a smooth transition into community fitness programs, and 3) activities which promote improved fitness levels such as cycling, wheelchair sports, and confidence building exercises.

● Mat Class – Class for patients with paraplegia or low tetraplegia with focus on functional mat mobility skills, sitting balance, transfer training, floor transfers and self range of motion.

● Core Mat Class – Group exercise class for incomplete spinal cord injured patients, incorporating therapeutic exercise for neck, trunk and all extremities.

● Wheelers Class – Group class to address wheelchair skills of patients with tetraplegia or high paraplegia to include endurance, directing curb and stair negotiation, weight shifts and family training.

● Pool Program– Aquatic PT therapy to enhance programs with using water as a medium for strengthening, endurance, range of motion, etc., available to medically stable patients.

● Be Fit – Group treatment for patients with tetraplegia, focusing on upper extremity strengthening, stretching and endurance, as an adjunct to individual therapy.

● Leading adjunctive therapies such as: Robotic Locomotor Training with body weight support, Manual Locomotor training with body weight support, Manual Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, FES cycling, RT600 elliptical training with FES PHYSICAL THERAPIST, MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, NEW YORK, NY - 2007-2009

EDUCATION

HOWARD UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, DC, MASTERS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, 2006 SKILLS

Neurological impairments (TBI, SCI), Orthopedic impairments (TKA, THA, Spinal Surgeries, Shoulder Replacements), Geriatric Population, Vestibular Rehabilitation, REFERENCES

Dr. Brian Greenwald, Physiatrist, Mount Sinai Medical Center adipmc@r.postjobfree.com

Rose-Marie Faotto, Supervisor of Spinal Cord Rehabilitation, Mount Sinai Medical Center adipmc@r.postjobfree.com 212-***-****

Candy Tefertiller, Director of Physical Therapy, Craig Hospital adipmc@r.postjobfree.com 303-***-****

Adonica Wright, Office Manager, Cheyenne Regional Urgent Care adipmc@r.postjobfree.com 307-***-****

Julie Morgan, MDS Coordinator

adipmc@r.postjobfree.com 307-***-****