Operational Excellence Leader - DPT/PT Founder with Clinical Expertise
Resume:
Huntsville, AL *****
***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/ mkb-pt-dpt
SUMMARY
SEEKING TO UTILIZE OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN A NEW, EXCITING AND CHALLENGING ROLE.
SKILLS
Regulatory Compliance
Clinical Development
Operational efficiency
Documentation Review
Customer Service
Relationship management
Leadership
Communication Skills
Presentation skills
Microsoft Office
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Billing administration
Melinda Kay Black
EXPERIENCE
November 2003 - March 2026
Founder, PT, DPT TheraFit Physical Therapy & Fitness Hazel Green, AL
Operated two outpatient physical therapy locations, ensuring high-quality patient care and service delivery.
Established strategic vision and direction for business development and growth.
Cultivated relationships with clients and partners, enhancing collaboration and support for business initiatives.
Managed 13 employees, overseeing payroll, billing, collections, and establishing cash-based sales processes.
Developed and implemented operational policies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Implemented systems that could be duplicated to open and prosper a second clinic location.
Completed advanced spine courses to enhance clinical skills.
Performed FCEs and wheelchair evaluations.
Conducted clinical workshops for staff and patients to improve care practices.
June 1997 - March 2004
Physical Therapist HGA Home Health Huntsville, USA
Conducted patient admissions, evaluations, progress notes, and discharges to support effective treatment planning.
Partnered with healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care and enhance treatment outcomes.
Instructed patients on proper medication usage and treatment options to promote adherence and recovery.
Provided support for caregivers in understanding therapy goals and strategies.
Conducted home visits to deliver personalized therapy services in client environments.
July 1996 - November 1997
Physical Therapist Huntsville Hospital Health System Huntsville, USA
Managed full caseload of physical therapy patients, delivering tailored care and support.
Provided integrated acute care and outpatient physical therapy services.
Acted as liaison for physical therapy team during MICU and SICU rounds with medical staff.
EDUCATION
March 2012
Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy
A.T. Still University, Mesa, AZ
graduated summa cum laude
GPA: 4.0
June 1996
Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Graduated cum laude
Received the Clinical Excellence Award
GPA: 3.50
June 1994
55 Bravo Forklift Driver
United States Army & Army Reserve, USA
Military Veteran
Army Commendation Award
Southwest Asia Service Medal
CERTIFICATIONS
Physical Therapy License, Alabama
Physical Therapy License, Tennessee
REFERENCES
References on request
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