Donna W. Pelura, PT, DPT, MS, MTC, CCI

Malvern, PA 19355

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Physical Therapist

Proven success in enhancing the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education.

Doctor of physical therapy with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management, and therapy-program design and execution. Proven ability to deliver quality patient care in all settings including in/outpatient, home care, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities. Knowledge of physical therapy modalities, procedures, theory, techniques, and standards. Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient treatment, time management, and therapy program design/execution. Flexibility and judgment to prioritize work requests to meet customer care needs. Enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, deeply committed to achieving superior patient outcomes.

Highlights of Expertise:

PT Treatments

Manual Therapy Expert

Case Management

Patient Relationship Management

Lumbar Spine Course Teaching

Pain Management

Muscle Energy Techniques

Advanced Patient Assessment

Orthopedic Specialty Group Leadership

Leadership and Training

Professional Experience

Jackson Therapy Partners, Orlando, Fla

Travel position, Staff Physical Therapist, 11/2022 – present

12 week travel assignment at Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, PA outpatient physical therapy, utilized Casamba

13 week travel assignment at LTC at Fair Acres Geriatric Center, Media, PA providing Med A and B to LTC residents, utilized Rehab Optima,

Powerback Rehab, Newtown Square, PA

Staff Physical Therapist, 9/2022-11/2022

SNF and LTC, evaluations as well as treatments, Med A and Med B clients,utilized Rehab Optima.

Med Travelers, USA

Travel position, Staff Physical Therapist, 1/22-4/22

13 week travel assignment at St. Mary’s Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FLA providing PT services to acute care medical surgical patients and outpt pediatric and adults.

Trinity Rehab, Conshohocken, PA

Staff Physical Therapist, 11/2021 –present

Provided PT services in outpatient setting, PRN, utilizing Raintree EMR, all diagnosis. Heavy manual therapy component. Orthopedic, post op surgical, sports injuries.

Key achievements: Continuation of PT services in primary therapist’s absence or inavailabilty with maximal patient satisfaction.

Bayada, Inc, Exton, PA

Staff Physical Therapist, 9/2020-9/2022

Provide PT services, case management including evaluations, recertifications, treatments, discharges in Senior Living Communities, and private homes. Utiizing HCHB and Rehab Optima EMR, Med A and Med B clients.

Key Achievements: Increased services to a point where facility named Bayada preferred provider

Reading Hospital, Reading, PA

Staff Physical Therapist, 9/2018 – 9/2020

Spine specialist/Pain Management Inpatient Physical Therapist, Level 3, Spine Lead

Examine, diagnose, and develop a plan of care with an explanation of all prognoses to patients. Collaborate with the patients and caregivers to set goals and implement physical therapy treatment plan. Direct and supervise aides to improved knowledge and performance. Serve as the back pain specialist for ED patients, orient hospitalists and ED residents. EPIC documentation. Proficiently utilize manual therapy, neuromotor techniques, patient education for Back pts in ED. Communicate with Physicians/physician assistants/CRNPs with pertinent information regarding patient status and recommendations.

Key Achievements:

Promoted restoration of functional abilities by evaluating and assessing patients to establish measurable goals.

Improved productivity by developing competency training materials for the Spine program.

Almost Family Home Health, Oxford, PA

Staff Physical Therapist, 12/2016-8/2018

Administered direct patient care and utilized appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness for patients. Collaborated with healthcare members to ensure quality patient care.

Key Achievements:

Designed unique, patient-centered treatment programs and plans of care to achieve established goals.

Maintained accurate records and prepared timely reports on each patient.

Therapy Source, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Staff Physical Therapist,1/ 2013 – Present

Assess patient's rehabilitative needs and develop a plan of care, determine treatment goals and implement physician-prescribed Physical therapy. Provide in-home pediatric physical therapy to homeschooled children with various diagnoses.

Key Achievement:

Educated patients regarding home exercise regimen, relaxation techniques, and safety.

Phoenix Rehabilitation, West Chester, PA

Facility Director, 12/ 2015-11/2016

Spearheaded the development of clinic business, full-time patient care, marketing, staffing. Completed daily staffing and clinical management that included case management and care planning. Utilized Raintree documentation program.

Key Achievements:

Established and implemented facility policy and procedures to meet Rehab Standards.

Ensured team adherence to facility’s policies and procedures.

Increased referrals especially for concussion rehabilitation and worker’s compensation.

HCR-ManorCare, King of Prussia, PA

Staff Physical Therapist, 1/2014- 1/2015

Evaluated, planned and implemented specific treatment programs to meet identified patient needs. Performed therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient. Scheduled, RUG, insurance compliance as well as utilizing the Rehab Optima documentation program.

Key Achievements:

Implemented treatment interventions in manual therapy, evidence-based practice clinic and adapted and modified plan of care as needed.

Customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.

Physiotherapy Associates, Kennett Square, PA

Clinical Director,1/ 2012-1/2014

Maintained efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. Conducted orthopedic evaluations and treatments, including manual soft tissue techniques, joint manipulations, modalities, individualized therapeutic exercise programs, functional mobility screens, and training. Effectively managed all age groups and levels, including pediatric through semi-professional athletes, worker’s compensation, geriatrics. Utilized Therapy Source documentation program.

Key Achievements:

Participated in continuous quality improvement programs, coordination of interdisciplinary scheduling of patients, and budgetary process.

Communicated effectively with patients to best meet their expectations and goals by using proper documentation.

Additional Experience

Advanced Clinician Main Line Health System, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital/Newtown Square, PA

Site Manager Advanced Spine and Sports Therapy, Collegeville, PA

Staff Physical Therapist/CCI Center for Physical Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, Chester County Hospital, West Chester, PA

Staff Physical Therapist Premier Rehabilitation, Paoli, PA

Manager Kessler Rehab Services, West Chester, PA

Contract Physical Therapist Premier Therapy Services, New Hope, PA

Staff Physical Therapist Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, Malvern, PA

Clinical Instructor/ACCE Thomas Jefferson College of Allied Health Professions, Department of Physical Therapy, Philadelphia, PA

Contract Physical Therapist General Healthcare, Plymouth Meeting, PA, SOS Registry of Scripps Hospitals, La Jolla, CA, Therapists Unlimited, San Diego, CA

Staff Physical Therapist/Clinical Instructor Palomar Pomerado Hospital District, Poway, CA

Staff Physical Therapist Center for Physical Therapy and Exercise, Inc., Poway, CA

Owner/Physical Therapist Private Practice specializing in Equestrian Facilitated Therapy, Ramona, CA

Contract Physical Therapist Registry of Physical Therapy Associates, San Diego, CA, Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, Oakland, CA, Therapeutic Consulting Services, Sherman Oaks, CA

Staff Physical Therapist/Clinical Instructor Mercer Medical Center, Trenton, NJ

Staff Physical Therapist The Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ

Technical Sales Representative Dionex Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA

Education and Credentials

Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL

APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Manual Therapy Certification, University of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL

BS in Physical Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

MS in Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

BS in Bacteriology and Public Health, Minor in Chemistry, Wagner College, Staten Island, NY

Licenses: Direct Access License

Awards and Recognitions

Graduated with High Honors Distinction, University of St. Augustine

Dean’s List, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, NJ State Scholarship

Above and Beyond Recognition Chester County Hospital

USDF Bronze Medal / Certificate of Rider Achievement, USDF, 3rd Level, Adult Amateur

Qualified for BLM Regional Championships, 3rd Level

USDF Silver Medal FEI Prix St. George / Intermediare I

Most Valueable Performer to Physiotherapy Associates

Memberships and Affiliations: United States Dressage Federation, United States Equestrian Federation

Publications

Carman, G, Wieczorek, Donna: Phosphatidylglycerophosphate synthase and phosphatidylserine synthase in Cl. Perfringens. J. of Bacteriology, 142(1):262-267

Capstone Case Report entitled “The Influence of SI Dysfunction on Equestrian Performance,”

Continuing Education

Muscle Energy Techniques-Module 2: MET for postural muscles and amp myofascial pain

Hip, knee and ankle arthroplasty, surgical and treatment

PT differential diagnosis-Module 2: Screeningfor cancer head, spine, and pelvis

Orthopedic Physical Assessment-Module 6: lower leg, ankle and foot

Lumbar Stenosis

Quick,Effective, SI Joint/Low Back Pain Assessment and Treatment: the Don Tigny Manual Manipulation Approach

Understanding Common Nerve Entrapments

Gait and Posture Assessment 101

Physical Therapy Ethics and Juris Prudence – PA

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting

Differential Diagnosis-Module 2: Screening for Cardiovascular, Hepatic/Billary and Urogenital Disease

Musculoskeletal Disparities: African American, Caucasian and Hispanic/Latina Women An Overview for te Physical Therapist

Transitioning to Home Care:A Primer for the Rehabilitation Professional

Osteoporosis Update

Become an Expert in Functional Assessment: Get the most out of G codes

Meaning of Ethics in the Healthcare Setting

Hippotherapy: A Therapeutic Treatment Strategy

Screening for PTSD in returning Military Service Members

Foundations of Clinical Decision Making

Differential Diagnosis for Musculoskeletal Assessment of the Spine

Differential Diagnosis of the Lower Quadrant

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in PA

Physical Agent Modality Basics – Electrotherapy

Pain Types and Patterns

Physical Therapy Ethics and Jurisprudence

Vestibular Rehabilitation Evaluation and Treatment

Craniomandibular Disorders-An overview

Differential Diagnosis of the Upper Quarter

Cervical Spine Mechanical Disorders: Diagnosis & PT Management Parts I-III

Advanced Manipulation Including Thrust of the Spine & Extremities –

Capstone II

Orthopedic Physical Assessment: Module 1: Shoulder

Physical Therapy of the Shoulder Module 1

Orthopedic Physical Assessment Module 4 Hip

Capstone I

Educational Theory

Health Services Administration

Imaging for the Physical Therapist

Differential Diagnostics

Manual Therapy Certification

E2, Extremity Integration

MF1, Myofascial Manipulation

S4, Functional Analysis and Management of the Lumbo-Pelvic Complex

E1, Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation

Patello-Femoral Joint Revisited

Examination and Intervention of Balance Disorders

HIPAA Privacy Education

Clinical Electrotherapy: Physiology and Basic Concepts

Mulligan Concepts

The DPT Degree: Past, Present, and Future

S2, Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of Pelvic, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine

Functional Orthopedics II

Current Concepts in Wound Healing

S3, Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Cranio-Facial Region, Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spines

S1, Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation

Self-Esteem and Peak Performance

Advanced Knee and Shoulder with cadaver dissection

Functional Orthopedics I

PNF

Foundations of Clinical Orthopedics

The Horse as Facilitator: A Workshop in Hippotherapy

The Pelvic Girdle

Sports Injuries of the Shoulder

Cervical Spine: Joint Dysfunction and Muscle Imbalances

Validation/Fantasy Therapy

Fourth Annual Garden State Sports Symposium

Introduction to Geriatric Health Care Service

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