physical therapist resume example with 14+ years of experience
Medical Necessity l Chart Audits l Managed Care l Communication
Successful seasoned career as a physical therapist marked by making sustainable differences in the outcomes and lives of patients, focusing on responsible allocation of resources and evidence-based care. Astute understanding of medical necessity and scope of practice. Skilled at evaluating deviations from established standards and communication with providers and physicians.
- Dedicated Team Player. Known for comprehensive treatment planning and care implementation.
- Reliable Clinical Resource. Experienced with teaching, training and mentoring staff members, supervising clinical support staff and identifying training needs. Strong clinical judgement.
- Excellent Communication Skills. Electronic Medical Records Proficient, clear verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail.
CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE: Physical Therapy Scope of Practice l Direct Patient Care l Utilization Review l Case Management l Quality Improvement l HIPAA Compliance l Policies and Procedures l Excellent Documentation l Time Management Skills l Chart Auditing l Autonomy
- Professional and friendly telephone manner
- Chart auditing to support compliance with CMS
- OASIS proficient, excellent documentation
- CPR certified
- Attentive listener
- Works well independently, little to no supervision
- Critical Thinker
- Dependable, productive, meets deadlines, high work standards
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Past telephonic experience with Long Term Care Insurance sales and Home Health
- Client education on community based and medical resources
- Experience setting transformational goals with clients
- Home health care expertise
- Customer Service and customer satisfaction
- Orthopedics training, trained in balance and vestibular disorders
- Clinical experience to ensure services provided are medically necessary and appropriate to meet professionally recognized standard
- Dedicated work space
- Creative problem solving
- Training development aptitude
- PC, 21.5" monitor, Internet speed 100 Mbps
- Calm disposition
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Case Manager of Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance and Managed Care clients
Garland, TX, 04/2019 - Current
EVALUTATIONS and TREATMENTS l STAFF SUPERVISION l PAIN REDUCTION l EVIDENCE BASED APPROACH
Supervise clinical support staff including certified and licensed assistants and technicians. Provide physical therapy services for those with long term health care needs who have the potential to function independently after a limited period of care.
- Skilled at ensuring services provided are medically necessary and appropriate to meet professionally recognized standard and avoiding duplication of services.
- Proficient at setting objective measures for improvement and avoiding overutilization of services.
- Decreased waste and promoted cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality care.
- Reduced falls in SNF and with outpatients by screening individuals for reduced functional mobility impairments, weakness, balance impairment and environmental hazards.
- Volunteer Clinical Reviewer Provided comprehensive and accurate independent medical peer reviews for a wide range of conditions post acute care hospitalization. Strong clinical background in orthopedics, neurology and rehabilitation.
- Productivity 90%+.
Las Vegas, NV, 01/2018 - 04/2019
OASIS STARTS OF CARE l EVALUATIONS AND TREATMENT l CUSTOMER SERVICE l STAFF SUPERVISION l INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE l CASE MANAGER l TESTS AND MEASURES
Provided home health OASIS starts of care along with PT evaluations and treatment to homebound patients, utilizing point of care documentation in EMR and delivering high quality care that was cost effective.
- Decreased rehospitalization rates of patients at risk by providing education on medications, fall prevention, disease management and complete health care plan.
- Collaborated with other professional disciplines to provide optimal care to clients with complex medical needs.
- Case manager of Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance patients.
Mill Creek, WA, 08/2010 - 01/2017
CASE MANAGER l VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION CERTIFICATION l CLINICAL LADDER ACHIEVEMENT l CUSTOMER SERVICE
Proficient in Starts of Care, Physical Therapy evaluations and treatment to homebound patients, utilizing comprehensive care plans. Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Achieved Clinical Ladder Level 1 status January 2014, renewed 2017. Awarded for clinical excellence in care provided, excellence in clinical documentation and providing team leadership.
- Mentored staff in objective tests and measures to improve efficacy of treatment.
- Quality Improvement Team Member Provided chart audits/reviews on peers to support CMS compliance and State of Colorado guidelines, conducted problem focused studies to identify practices deemed substandard, reviewed incident reports and evaluated clinical outcomes. Provided education to personnel regarding clinical documentation integrity and necessity for accurate and complete documentation in medical record to drive improvement.
Bellevue, WA, 08/2005 - 08/2010
CASE MANAGER l ORTHOPEDIC AND NEUROLOGICAL EVALUATIONS AND TREATMENT l CUSTOMER SERVICE
Delivered home care physical therapy including evaluations and treatment to homebound patients in the Denver Metro area.
- Skilled at establishing medical necessity for services.
- Decreased rehospitalization risk by utilizing fall prevention program and balance training.
- Utilized remote patient monitoring for chronic health conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure and COPD.
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School Attended
- Northwestern University Medical School
- Augustana College
Job Titles Held:
- Physical Therapist
- Home Health Physical Therapist
- Home Health Physical Therapist
- Home Health Physical Therapist
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Arts
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