LPTA

Maria Karis, PTA

** ***** ****** *********, ** **821

Email: *********@*****.***

Cell: 508-***-****

Licenses

Licensed PTA

APTA certified mentor

APTA clinical instructor

Dementia certified

CPR certified

Professional Experience

Genesis Rehab-Lowell, MA

December 2021-present

Responsible for a full case load of varying diagnoses in sub acute and long term care setting. Treatments rendered in individual, group, and concurrent sessions as deemed clinically appropriate with goal of return to prior level of function for safe transition from skilled benefit. Use of rehab optima for billing, completion of daily notes and weekly progress reports per medicare/medicaid and HMO guidelines.

Northwood Rehab, Lowell, MA

August 2021-December 2021

Responsible for a full geriatric caseload in subacute, long term care, and memory care unit following POC determined by RPT.

Whittier Rehab-Haverhill, MA

October 2018- August 2021

TCU clinical supervisor

Responsible for managing 20 bed transitional care unit in sub acute setting. Responsible for setting schedule for PT,OT, and ST staff following medicare PDPM guidelines. Continued staff education for documentation using best practice skills available;including standardized testing and modality usage. Responsible for attending daily clinical meetings, monthly fall prevention meetings, monthly QAPI meetings, and family meetings to ensure safe discharge planning. Ordering of equipment to ensure safe discharge, as well as family ed/ training. Collaborating with MDS nurse, DON, case manager, social worker and administrator for PDPM reimbursement.

Genesis Rehab- Lowell, MA

November 2004- October 2018

Responsible for a full geriatric case load of varying diagnoses in sub acute and long term care setting. Customized plan of care to achieve goals set by PT; through use of ther ex, neuro re-ed, gait training, ther act, group and concurrent treatment sessions, and use of modalities. Daily communication with PT, nursing staff, social worker and family members to report any change in condition as necessary. Training given to support staff (nsg & CNAs) as to patient’s current status and expectations. Home evals completed with registered therapist as indicated to determine home modifications and medical equipment necessary for safe transition to home environment. Computer documentation completed daily to report progress toward long term goals and to justify billing, per medicare, medicaid and HMO guidelines.

Emerson Hospital- Concord, MA

December 1995- October 2004

Responsible for full case load on inpatient units in acute care setting; including ICU, CCU, orthopedic, cardiac and oncology wings, as well as on TCU unit to provide continuity of care. Documentation completed on paper, with transition to computer.

Skill Highlights

Acute rehab background Proficient with modalities usage

Sub acute rehab background Time management proficient

Long Term care back ground Geriatrics experience X 27 years

Extensive Orthopedic experience Extensive Cardio- Pulmonary experience

Professional Summary

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with 27 years experience in the field; including acute, sub acute, transitional care, and home care. Past 18 years in SNF setting with primary focus on cardio-pulmonary disorders. Extensive use of modalities, endurance activities and balance activities with constant vital sign monitoring to assist the patient in reaching maximal potential. Dementia and CPR certified. Certified APTA mentor and clinical instructor through Genesis Rehab.

Education and Training

Associate of Science: PTA 12/1995

Lasell College, Newton MA

Community Service

Cub Scout Leader

Girl Scout Leader

Softball Coach

Sons of Italy, Billerica chapter; lodge member

References

Available upon request

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