Director Of Rehabilitation Resume Example West Star Physical Therapy Network

DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic and hardworking rehabilitation leader, with a strong complement of clinical and managerial skills in diverse settings. Excellence in staff management, operational initiatives and program development. Emphasis on improving therapy outcomes and patient care through team building and continuing education. Strong leadership, problem resolution and accomplished patient care skills in outpatient orthopedics, outpatient neuro, home health/geriatrics, and sports rehabilitation.

Skills

Management Experience
Team Supervision
Quality Management
Program Development
Patient/Family Collaboration & Education

Yoga Therapy and Pilates
Clinical Mentorship
Emphasis on Continuing Education
Clinical Instructor
Proficient in Spanish

Work History

Director of Rehabilitation08/2019 to Current
West Star Physical Therapy Network – San Bernardino, CA

Manage high-volume clinic caseload and organize daily schedule of physical therapists/assistants and technicians of >30 patients per day
Responsible for hiring, training, and managing staff of 6 members; 2 PTAs, 1 PT, 2 rehab technicians/aides and 1 front desk/scheduler
Responsible for efficient and profitable management of rehab services, increasing billable visits by 25% in one quarter
Pursue and participate in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction
Review monthly department therapy outcomes and support staff in identifying strategies to improve as needed
Conduct meetings for patient and staff-related concerns including daily check-ins, patient care plans and weekly team meetings

Physical Therapist 07/2013 to 07/2019
DHS Hubert H. Humphrey Comprehensive Health Clinic – Los Angeles , CA

Evaluated and treated outpatient conditions, including orthopedic, neurological, chronic pain disorders, and fall risk patients
Planned and administered manual treatments and therapeutic exercise programs; emphasis on active participation of patient (and family) to improve compliance and efficacy of program
Developed and conducted monthly lumbar spine and knee arthritis management classes to promote self-care, improve patient compliance and for 20% of attendees absolved need for rehabaltogether
Collaborated and taught quarterly health management class for patients with co-morbidities (HTN, diabetes, arthritis, obesity) for improved health, wellness and mobility
Implemented a physical therapy student clinical internship program; increased patient treatments by 30%
Directly supervised and mentored physical therapy students, that included monthly student performance evaluations
Planned and conducted staff meetings for Primary Care Providers (physicians, physical assistants, nurse practitioners) on physical therapy services, utilization of exercise as medicine and DME overview; decreased PT referrals by 15% quarterly
Contributed to department and site-wide staff meetings, collaborated with management in quality control operations and program development

Home Health Physical Therapist02/2015 to 12/2015
Titan Medical Group – Los Angeles, CA

Evaluated and treated patients in their homes, with 80% of patients being geriatric, including chronic and acute pain, arthritis, difficulty ambulating, post op conditions, balance deficits, and post-CVA
Taught patients how to live within limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes
Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, adaptive equipment, DME and therapeutic treatments

Physical Therapist05/2009 to 07/2013
Coastal Ortho - Advanced Orthopedics – Torrance, CA

Evaluated and treated up to 16 patients per day with various Orthopedic conditions
Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, for acute and chronic disorders, pre- and post-operative surgeries, arthritis, Parkinson's, balance dysfunctions, Fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain syndromes
Communicated effectively with other care providers (physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapy assistants, physical therapy aides, physicians, medical assistants, and billing department) for continuity of patient care
Directly supervised and delegated tasks to support staff, including physical therapy assistants, physical therapy aides and volunteers
Trained and oriented new physical therapy assistants, physical therapy aides and volunteers

Education

Master of Science: Physical Therapy2008California State University - Long Beach- Long Beach, CA

Bachelor of Arts: Biology2003California State University - San Bernardino- San Bernardino, CA

Affiliations

Member, American Physical Therapy Association (2003 - current)

PT Representative, Long Beach/South Bay Chapter California Physical Therapy Association (2014-2019)

Certifications

Physical Therapy License, Physical Therapy State Board of California

Certified Clinical Instructor, APTA

200 Hour Yoga Instructor Training, Yoga Alliance

Language Proficiency Certificate, Spanish, County of Los Angeles

Basic Life Supprt Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED, American Heart Association

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

West Star Physical Therapy Network
DHS Hubert H. Humphrey Comprehensive Health Clinic
Titan Medical Group
Coastal Ortho - Advanced Orthopedics

School Attended

California State University - Long Beach
California State University - San Bernardino

Job Titles Held:

Director of Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist
Home Health Physical Therapist

Degrees

Master of Science : Physical Therapy 2008
Bachelor of Arts : Biology 2003

Director of Rehabilitation Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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