Physical Therapist Therapy
Resume:
CHRISTINE ENDERLE-OLSON, PT, DPT, MS
FOXBOROUGH, MA. 02035
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SUMMARY
Licensed physical therapist well-versed in a broad range of treatments, techniques and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disability. Expertise in treating adult and geriatric patients with a primary focus on providing individualized, quality care.
EXPERIENCE
Lifelong Rehabilitation Westborough, MA - Physical Therapist - April 2021 - present
● Reviews physicians referrals and patients’ medical records to formulate accurate diagnoses and best course of treatment
● Routinely performs diagnostic and prognostic evaluations to assess muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities in a specialized geriatric population with proficiency in vestibular rehab/neuromuscular re-education
● Expertly customizes physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of individual patients in their home ALF setting, including in-home modifications and equipment recommendations Connections Physical Therapy @ Fox Hill Village, Westwood, MA --Physical Therapist - July 2018 - October 2021
● Reviews physicians referrals and patients’ medical records to formulate accurate diagnoses and best course of treatment
● Routinely performs diagnostic and prognostic evaluations to assess muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities in a specialized geriatric population with proficiency in vestibular rehab/neuromuscular re-education
● Expertly customizes physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of individual patients, including in-home modifications and equipment recommendations Kindred / Rehab Care, Inc., - Fox Hill Village Outpatient Rehab, Westwood, MA
--Physical Therapist - December 2012 - July 2018
● Reviews physicians referrals and patients’ medical records to formulate accurate diagnoses and best course of treatment
● Routinely performs diagnostic and prognostic evaluations to assess muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities in a specialized geriatric population with proficiency in vestibular rehab/neuromuscular re-education
● Expertly customizes physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of individual patients, including in-home modifications and equipment recommendations
● Bi-weekly IDT meetings to determine how staff can best support residents of FHV The Arc of South Norfolk, Westwood, MA— Physical Therapy Consultant - April 2014
- present
● Determines the need for physical therapy based on client’s disability through physical therapy evaluation/assessments
● Performs wheelchair assessments and adjustments for severely disabled clients, focusing on optimizing comfort, mobility, and quality of life (Determines medical necessity of various levels of DME where the main objective is to maximize patient’s functional mobility/quality of life/comfort).
● Staff and family meetings to ensure the best quality care is being provided based on clients’ individual needs
Foxborough Public Schools - Physical Therapist (interim) - Jan 2015 - July 2015
● Responsible for assessing and evaluating needs of students
● Developed plans and direct services
● Served both general and special needs
● Team focused approach to treatment
Kindred/Rehab Care Inc, - Clark House, Westwood, MA; Harrington House, Walpole, MA - Physical Therapist (PRN)- October 2007 - Dec 2020
● Reviews physicians referrals and patients’ medical records to formulate accurate diagnoses and best course of treatment
● Routinely performs diagnostic and prognostic evaluations to assess muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities in a specialized geriatric population Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, North Smithfield, RI - Senior Physical Therapist - 4/2001 - 6/2003 and 9/2006 - 6/2007
● Reviewed physicians referrals and patients’ medical records to formulate accurate diagnoses tand best course of treatment
● Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic evaluations to assess muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities in a pediatric and adult population
● Performed FCEs (functional capacity evaluations) on injured workers to determine their functional capabilities “on the job”
● Developed work hardening and work conditioning programs to prepare patients to go “back to work”
● Supervised physical therapy assistants to carry out treatment plans EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Lowell - Doctorate of Physical Therapy - May 2005
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Lowell - Master of Physical Therapy - November 2000
WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY, Westfield, MA - Bachelor of Science - Business Management - May 1988
ACHIEVEMENTS/ LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL THERAPY MA LICENSE 15487; RI LICENSE 1630 PEAK PILATES CERTIFICATION
AFAA GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR
2ND DEGREE BLACK BELT KARATE - PBK FOXBOROUGH
WORLD TRAVELER - 36 countries
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