951-***-**** CELL
*********@*****.***
R. KEVIN GARDNER
OBJECTIVE
Director of Rehabilitation
FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY
Over 15 years experience serving skilled nursing facilities in Hemet and Palm Springs area. 6 years in an Acute hospital in Hemet, and Home health patients. I am dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life and I enjoy working with the elderly and helping them to reach their full functional potential. Throughout my course work at the University of Phoenix I have been team leader on several large projects that required supervision and direction. I have had courses on conflict management, healthcare ethics, healthcare delivery, communication, management strategies, health care quality management and outcomes analysis, and healthcare leadership and development, among others.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors of science Health Administration University of Phoenix, June 2009
Physical Therapist Assistant, license # AT2236
State of California
Providing therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist
I am uniquely qualified for the Rehabilitation Director because of my extensive background in a long term care facility and with a working knowledge of PPS. My University education has given me the skills to effectively manage conflict and provide direction. I have been employed by some of the best administrators and therapists and have learned from them how to effectively manage and lead people. I know, given the opportunity I can create a successful team and lead them to providing the best therapy services in the area and making this the best facility in the west region.
SALARy
Seeking $45.00 to $50.00 per hour
EMPLOYMENT
Aug 2007 - current Mariner Health Care, Palm Desert, Ca.
(Physical Therapist Assistant)
April 2005 - Aug 2007 (part time) Mariner Health Care, Palm Desert, Ca. (Physical Therapist Assistant)
January 2008 - current Manor Care, Palm Desert
(Physical therapist assistant)
May 1992 - Aug 2007, The Village HealthCare Center, Hemet, Ca. (Physical Therapist Assistant)
April 1985 - May 1992 Hemet Valley Hospital
(Physical Therapy Aide then Physical Therapist Assistant)
EDUCATION
1983 MSJC San Jacinto California, AS in mathematics and science.
1985 California State University San Bernardino Biology department (Changed majors)
June 2007 to June 2009 University of Phoenix (online) Bachelors of Science in Health Administration
LANGUAGES
Primary language - English (read, write, speak) fluent
Secondary language - Spanish (speak) minimally
Tertiary language - Russian (learning)
REFERENCES
Diana Hughes, Director of nursing, The village Health Care Center
Paul Windsor, Occupational Therapy Assistant, The Village Health Care Center 951-***-****
Valerie Machain, Administrator, The Village Health Care Center 951-***-****