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PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Professional Summary

Accomplished, highly motivated professional possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.

Skills
  • BLS training
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Specialization in sports injuries and therapy
  • Patient Assessments
  • Broad cardiopulmonary knowledge
  • Focused on consistent, quality care
  • Patient-Focused Therapy
  • Broad understanding of Neurology
  • Progress monitoring
Work History
Physical Therapist, 04/1992 to Current
Horizon Healthcare Staffing Inc – Hicksville, NY
  • Administered therapeutic treatments including modalities, massage and manual therapy to ease patients' pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
  • Planned and efficiently supervised operations of 150 patient per week outpatient clinic.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
  • Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
  • Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Aided patients in adjusting to use of assistive devices such as walkers and canes by performing demonstrations, administering manual exercise and providing motivation.
  • Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.
  • Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
  • Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
  • Used sigma care,Rehab optima to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of physical 25therapy assistants and patients.
  • Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
  • Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Worked with health care professionals and families to maintain continuation of care.
  • Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
  • Created methods adaptable to individual needs of each client.
  • Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
  • Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
  • Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
  • Communicated pertinent results, progress, or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
  • Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
  • Delivered home care physical therapy to home - bound patients.
  • Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
  • Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Organized and prioritized workload and delegated responsibilities to other team members.
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
  • Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.
  • Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
  • Facilitated outpatient Type therapy for patients with knee and hip replacements, chronic pain and balance disorders.
  • Used Software to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation.
Physical Therapist, 04/1992 to Current
NPORT/VTA – Brooklyn, NY
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
  • Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.
  • Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
  • Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
  • Used Software to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation.
  • Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
  • Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
  • Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
  • Remained involved in aftercare and follow-up for each client served.
  • Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
  • Worked with health care professionals and families to maintain continuation of care.
  • Created methods adaptable to individual needs of each client.
  • Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
  • Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
  • Decreased waste and promoted cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
  • Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
  • Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
  • Implemented policies and procedures with utmost working ethics while communicating effectively to team members.
  • Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Communicated pertinent results, progress, or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
  • Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
  • Increased weekly average patient visit volume through improved scheduling and rapid insurance approval turnaround.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Organized and prioritized workload and delegated responsibilities to other team members.
  • Supported patients' ability to maintain progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
  • Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
  • Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
Physical Therapist, 04/2013 to 06/2017
Sutton Park Center For Rehabilitation (SNF) – New Rochelle, NY
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
  • Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Aided patients in adjusting to use of assistive devices such as Type and Type by performing demonstrations, administering manual exercise and providing motivation.
  • Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.
  • Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
  • Used Software to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation.
  • Worked with health care professionals and families to maintain continuation of care.
  • Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
  • Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
  • Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
  • Communicated pertinent results, progress, or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
  • Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
Education
Bachelor Of Science: Physical Therapy, 08/1990
Hunter College Of The City University Of New York - New York, NY
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Horizon Healthcare Staffing Inc
  • NPORT/VTA
  • Sutton Park Center For Rehabilitation (SNF)

School Attended

  • Hunter College Of The City University Of New York

Job Titles Held:

  • Physical Therapist

Degrees

  • Bachelor Of Science : Physical Therapy , 08/1990

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