Physical Therapist Therapy
Resume:
Stacey DeMeo PT DPT
Saratoga Springs, New York
Phone: 518-***-****
Email: *****.******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE EDDY VISITING NURSE AND REHABILITATON ASSOCIATION, Troy, NY, United States
Home Health Physical Therapist, October 2021 – Present
•Provide therapy services defined in treatment plans in residential settings, assisted living and nursing homes.
•Help decrease the duration and severity of disability that arise from chronic diseases and injuries
•Communicate with and instruct caregivers or family members on patient or treatment plans.
•Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained
•Communicate with interdisciplinary team and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
LIVING RESOURCES, Albany, New York United States
Home Health Physical Therapist, January 2015 – September 2021
•Provide therapy services defined in treatment plans in residential settings, assisted living and nursing homes.
•Help decrease the duration and severity of disability that arise from chronic diseases and injuries
•Communicate with and instruct caregivers or family members on patient activities or treatment plans.
•Discharge patients and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
•Communicate with interdisciplinary
VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK, Schenectady, New York United States
Home Health Physical Therapist, January 2013 — February 2015
•Provide therapy services defined in treatment plans in residential settings, assisted living and nursing homes.
•Help decrease the duration and severity of disability that arise from chronic diseases and injuries
•Communicate with interdisciplinary team and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
•Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
SELECT REHABILITATION/WESLEY HEALTH CENTER, Chicago, Illinois United States
Physical Therapist, February 2008 — January 2013
•Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
•Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
•Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
•Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
•Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
•Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
•Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
CENTER FOR THE DISABLED, Albany, New York United States
Physical Therapist, September 2008 — February 2009
•Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
•Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
•Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Refer clients to community resources or services.
OLSTEN KIMBERLY QUALITY CARE, Amsterdam, New York United States
Home Health Physical Therapist, January 1995 — February 2008
•Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
•Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
•Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
•Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
•Refer clients to community resources or services.
SCHENECTADY VNA, Schenectady, New York United States
Home Health Physical Therapist, January 1995 — February 2000
•Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
•Communicate with interdisciplinary team and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
•Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
JOAN MACK PHYSICAL THERAPY, Schenectady, New York United States
Physical Therapist, April 1992 — September 1994
•Experience in a private practice specializing in manual therapies including but not limited to Myofascial Release, Strain Counter strain, Craniosacral, Muscle Energy, therapeutic massage, joint mobilizations, various modalities, and therapeutic exercises.
•Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits, and any reasonable alternatives.
•Administer treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet or infrared lamps, or ultrasound machines.
•Provide educational information about physical therapy or physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics, or ways to promote health.
ELLIS HOSPITAL, Schenectady, New York United States
Physical Therapist, June 1991 — January 1995
•Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
•Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
•Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
EDUCATION
•Russell Sage College, New York United States Bachelor’s degree in Science, May 1991
•Sage Graduate School, New York United States Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy, December 2012
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
•Completion of a dynamic combination of didactic, collaborative, and clinical experiences
•Strain Counter Strain, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy, Craniosacral therapy, Patellofemoral Dysfunction and McConnell taping, McKenzie Method for back pain and dysfunction, Neural Tension Mobilizations, Zero Balancing, Joint mobilizations and manipulation, vast experience with orthotics and bracing as well as dementia.
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