Physical Therapist Home Health
Resume:
Sharon P. Smith PT
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Experience
Corporate Director of Rehabilitation Services Valley Vista Care Services, St. Maries, ID. Oct 2009-Present
Director or rehab services for two 73 bed skilled nursing facilities for a not for profit corporation. Managed Physical, Occupational and Speech therapies in both facilities. Duties included building two departments from the ground up, optimizing RUG scores via appropriate staffing, marketing both programs to area physicians, managing and insuring the financial growth of both programs on a monthly basis.
Physical Therapist Advanced Medical Personnel Services Feb 2008- Oct 2009
Travel physical therapist for various clinical settings.
President and Owner Forefitness and Rehabilitation, Inc., Glencoe, IL August 2006 to Feb 2008
Provided physical therapy services and golf fitness training to a wide variety of clientele on the north shore of Chicago including several PGA, LPGA and Futures Tour players. Conducted daily operational activities necessary to insure the success of a small physical therapy private practice.
Quantum Specialist Pride Mobility, Exeter, PA. From March, 2004 to August 2006
As a sales representative for Illinois, I provided high end power product education and support to therapists and RTS’s. I presented inservices on product, provided literature and other educational medium, assisted in complex end-user evaluations, and provided up to date information on the reimbursement environment and policy issues.
Physical Therapist Resurrection Hospital, Chicago, Il. From 2003 to 2004
Worked as a staff physical therapist providing therapeutic intervention to a diverse patient population.
Home Health Physical Therapist Interim Home Health, Oak Park, Il. From 2002 to 2003
Worked as a home health physical therapist visiting patients in their homes, conducting environmental evaluations, providing therapy, and setting each up with an individualized home exercise program for the best functional outcome.
Senior Physical Therapist Sherman Hospital, Elgin, Il. From 1998 to 2002
Held the position of senior therapist in charge of an 8 member team of physical therapists and assistants providing care for a variety of patients in a large community hospital. Here, I sat on the Intensivist committee, acted as clinical instructor for physical therapy students, and developed the therapeutic protocols for total hip and total knee replacements, as well as thoracotomies.
Physical Therapist Easter Seal, Phoenix, AZ. From 1997 to 1998
Worked as a staff physical therapist in a birth to three year old early intervention program. Patients were culturally diverse and extremely complex.
Home Health Physical Therapist We Kare Therapy, San Diego, CA. From 1996 to 1997
Worked as a home health physical therapist visiting patients in their homes, conducting environmental evaluations, providing therapy, and setting each up with an individualized home exercise program for the best functional outcome.
Physical Therapist Veterans Admin. Hospital, San Diego, CA. From 1994 to 1996
Worked as a staff therapist in the spinal cord injury unit. Here, I conducted seating and positioning evaluations for power and manual mobility for the veterans. Splinting, bracing, and environmental evaluations were also integral to this position. Additionally, I participated in the training of several Para-Olympians in the events of wheelchair racing and basketball.
Physical Therapist Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, Il. From 1993 to 1994
Was in charge of a 60 bed spinal cord injury rehabilitation unit. Here, I provided rehabilitation, conducted seating and positioning evaluations, completed home and environmental evaluations, and administered custodial therapy for a large population of spinal cord injured veterans.
Medical Specialist United States Air Force From 1985 to 1991
Provided medical care for active military personnel in the emergency room as well as in the acute care setting.
Education and Certifications
Certification as a Golf Fitness Specialist GoLo Golf, Wichita Falls, TX.
Completed an intensive course in Golf Fitness with William Breland PT of GoLo Golf. This course included GolfStretch techniques using the Mattes Method, as well as GolfXercise and Performance Training for golfers of all levels.
Ph.D. Candidate in Disability Studies University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Il.
Completed all course work and am currently studying for preliminary examinations for this degree in Disability Studies.
B.S. in Physical Therapy University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Il.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude in physical therapy.
Honors and Accomplishments
Published in ADVANCE MAGAZINE with an article titled “No Pain, No Problem” which focused on the issues surrounding golf and foot pain
Featured writer of a monthly golf fitness article in GOLF CHICAGO! Magazine 2006-07
One of six members of the top sales team at Pride Mobility Products from January to August 2005
One of the top 5 sales representatives for the second quarter in 2004 at Pride Mobility Products
Sponsored Athlete for Moosejaw outfitters from 1998 to 2004 as an adventure racer
Chosen to contribute scholarly research for Encyclopedia of Disability Studies published in 2006
Presented at the Society for Disability Studies yearly conference in 2003 in Bethesda Maryland
Acted as facilitator for the disabled ski clinic in Crested Butte Colorado in 1993 and 1994
Graduated Summa Cum Laude for Physical Therapy at University of Illinois at Chicago
Participated in Desert Storm as a combat flight medic on the front line for combat casualty support
Received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Air Force
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