physical therapist resume example with 18+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Overview
Physical Therapist with experience working for multiple rehabilitation agencies in Michigan overseeing skilled nursing facilities providing long term care services, assisted living facilities and sub acute skilled nursing facilities with inpatient/outpatient services. Proactive therapist detailed oriented in assessment of individual to complete appropriate plan of care and assessing discharge needs with effective implementation of plan of treatment through myself or in conjunction with Physical Therapist Assistants.
Physical Therapist with active role in resident treatment and with supervising role over assistants. Proficient working with minimal supervision, utilization of analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to multi task and meet deadlines. Collaborate and communicate with residents, families and interdisciplinary team members to design and support individual plan of cares while maintaining confidentiality and privacy, HIPAA compliance and general understanding of state codes pertaining to the rehabilitation team and the facility.
Experience initially in traditional out-patient and home health settings and transitioned to inclusively working in skilled nursing facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation and assisted living facilities.
Core Qualifications
Proficient in working independently in performing resident evaluation and adept at creating plan of care with effective implementation of plan of treatment.
Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines pertaining to resident care.
Detailed oriented in gathering facts, completing standardized tests and assessing residents safety, participation and functional performance.
Strong background in assessing, reporting, maintaining confidential data and implementing effective skilled treatment.
Experienced in collaborating and communicating with residents, families, staff and interdisciplinary team members. .
Proficient at Rehab Optima and strong knowledge of Word and Google Docs.
Education
Expected in 11/1987 to to Bachelor of Science | Physical TherapyWayne State University, Detroit, MIGPA:
Professional License: Michigan Physical Therapy #5501003557
Professional Development: American Heart Association CPR
Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers
Experience
02/2017 to CurrentPhysical TherapistLegacy Health Services | Olmsted Falls, OH,
Behavioral Health Certification Section, January 2018 to present. Bureau of Assisted Living, May 2014 to January 2018. Bureau of Nursing Home Resident Care from October 2008 to October 2012. Bureau of Assisted Living from December 2005 to October 2008. Bureau of Nursing Home Resident Care from September 1997 to December 2005.
Madison Central office:
Green Bay Regional office:
Milwaukee Regional office: Bureau of Nursing Home Resident Care, October 1994 to September 1997.
Eau Claire Regional office: Bureau of Nursing Home Resident Care, August 1993 to October 1994.
Conduct survey inspections and complaint investigations of behavioral health clinics providing mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment services including county programs, private community clinics, hospital inpatient behavioral health units, and opioid treatment clinics located throughout Wisconsin. Surveys and investigations include reviews of the quality of care/treatment, privacy concerns, and confidentiality issues in inpatient and outpatient programs, day treatment, transitional residential programs, opioid treatment centers, community support programs, comprehensive community services, and crisis programs. Guidance, interpretation, and technical assistance is provided on applicable State codes or Federal Regulations.
Conducted nursing home and assisted living facility complaint investigations independently on resident rights, abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and misappropriation of resident property ensuring resident rights and quality care and treatment was provided. Investigations included resident and family interviews, facilitating group interviews, facility staff interviews, medical record reviews, observations of resident care and treatment completed by facility staff. Determine deficiencies of State and Federal codes and document results of the investigation into statements of deficiency.
Conducted annual recertification surveys of nursing homes and sub-acute hospital units to determine compliance with Federal regulations. Conducted biennial recertification surveys of assisted living facilities- community based residential facilities (including programs that provide mental health and substance abuse treatment), adult family homes, residential care apartment complexes- to determine quality compliance with State licensure requirements. Formulated results of survey inspections into health care deficiencies/citations where identified.
Long term Peer Advisor who has trained staff members on complaint investigation protocols and survey processes, monitored workloads of new staff, conducted performance evaluations on new employees and gave feedback to Regional Directors.
Active participant on systems improvement teams for: Behavioral Health- developed surveyor worksheets and tools for the new DHS 50- Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility codes, participated in DHS 75 re-write work group, developed policies/procedures for DHS 40 application processes, and participated in process updating of the Principles of Documentation guide. In the Bureau of Assisted Living- developed policies/procedures and trained staff for implementation of the Home and Community Based Waiver process which consisted of working with multiple state Bureaus and Divisions on a collaborative team.
Completed Plan of Correction reviews and provided guidance on health care deficiencies issued related to State codes and Federal regulations. Referrals made to the Office of Caregiver Quality for credentialed and non-credentialed caregivers when required. Conducted onsite facility follow-up surveys/inspections to determine compliance with State and Federal health care requirements, to determine whether or not the Plan of Correction components were completed, and whether or not any imposed remedies and/or enforcement action issued by the Department was completed as directed.
02/2017 to 08/2021Physical TherapistLegacy Health Services | Brooklyn, OH,
Worked within the inpatient hospital units and emergency department with children and adults to complete psycho-social assessments of patients with complex mental, physical, emotional and financial needs, as well as cultural and language barriers.
Facilitated intervention, support, and timely case management to adults and children and their families who had experienced trauma, domestic abuse, financial abuse, elder abuse and neglect, mental health exacerbations, homelessness, substance abuse issues, suicide attempts and suicidal ideations, teen pregnancy, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes and other neurological events.
Referrals coordinated to community resources available pertaining to patient needs.
Provided financial resources and intervention to support patients in completing Social Security income and Social Security disability referrals, work with patients and families in completing Presumptive Disability applications and Medical Assistance applications with the state/county agencies.
Coordinated quality patient care and collaboration with interdisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, nursing staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, hospital chaplain, dietician staff, and pharmacy staff.
Completed daily quality assurance tracking/trending in the Emergency Department and inpatient units using the Theda Improvement System, True North Metrics system, and using PDSA's (plan, do, study, act) system to provide/improve patient care.
Nominated to and participated in the Ethics Committee which consisted of medical staff from both Children's Hospital and Theda Clark Hospital.
10/2010 to 10/2016Physical TherapistMidwest Health | Chariton, IA,
Provided education and support in understanding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of brain injuries and spinal cord injuries on the individual patients and their families.
Completed individual psycho-social assessments and social histories with patients/families and composed patient plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Assisted patients/families with Medicaid benefits, as well as community housing, support groups, and community resources available based on individual patient needs.
Collaborated with patients/families on discharge planning needs and the necessary community resources and referrals.
10/2003 to 10/2010Physical TherapistMidwest Health | Olathe, KS,
Conducted tours of the facility, coordinated admissions on the Medicare unit, and provided education to prospective residents and families on Medicare and Medicaid benefits available.
Completed psycho-social assessments and social histories of residents.
Collaborated with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team members to complete appropriate plans of care for the residents, assessed discharge planning needs, and facilitated referrals to community resources/agencies upon resident discharge to the community.
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