Director of Rehabilitation Resume Example
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.
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Bernice Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Bernice , LA
- 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
Sava Senior Care – Greenville , NC
- 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 rehab altogether
- 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
Evergreen Healthcare – Woodinville , WA
- 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
Sava Senior Care – Lincolnton , NC
- 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
Member, American Physical Therapy Association (2003 - current)
PT Representative, Long Beach/South Bay Chapter California Physical Therapy Association (2014-2019)
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
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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
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