physical therapist case manager resume example with 20+ years of experience
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Motivated Physical Therapist with 20 years of experience in outpatient and home-health settings. Accomplished in utilizing health condition and disease knowledge to make effective suggestions and guide patients in developing action plans with realistic goals. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. A skilled problem solver that is highly sensitive to patients' needs and comfort.
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Cerner – Hazelwood, MO,
- Evaluation and assessment including review of record, interview patient/family, observation and assessment to obtain understanding of current/previous functional status, medical history, environmental factors, resources, medications, review of systems, needs for health restoration and risk reduction, coexisting conditions that might have implications. Tests/Measures including: vital signs, endurance/aerobic capacity, anthropometric characteristics, balance, environmental factors, caregiver abilities, cognitive screening, depression screening, fall risk, orientation, cognitive functions, memory, impulse control, mobility, self-care, joint integrity/mobility, skeletal alignment, muscle performance and motor functions.
- Customizing conventional physical therapy techniques to meet specific needs of individual patients including in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
- Facilitating health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS Medicare and other reimbursement regulations and guidelines.
- Planning for discharges and communicating findings and progress in detailed notes, reports and case-conferences with a multidisciplinary team.
- Recommending in-home modifications and equipment to facilitate improved safety with functional activities.
- Communicating effectively with DME vendors to order proper equipment, and with caregivers and family members to implement home programs to help patients achieve goals timely and safely, thereby improving comfort and quality of life.
- Screen for and provide advice on diet and nutritional issues. Instructing patients on proper hygiene, nutrition, exercise and ergonomic factors in daily activities.
- Maintain organized documentation and patient files.
- Advocate for and strive to protect health, safety and rights of patients.
- Earned repeated commendations from supervisor and patients for providing high-quality, compassionate care.
Pegasus Home Health Care – City, STATE,
Home Health PT as described above
Seven Oaks Physical Therapy & Fitness Center – City, STATE,
- Responsible for evaluation, treatment progression and discharge for pediatric to geriatric patient population with diagnosis including: S/P Orthopedic surgery, gait/balance disturbances, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular dysfunction.
- Directly supervised Physical Therapy Aides/ Assistants and managed caseload of patients.
- Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
- Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
- Minor in Psychology
"A Rehab Professional's guide to Pharmacology", "Fall Prevention", "Memory: How It Works, How It Fails and How to Improve It". "The Habits of Happy People", "How The Brain Forms New Habits", "Falls in Community Dwelling Older Adults", "Conscientious Eating: Mental Health, Inflammation and the Aging Brain", "Shyness and Social Anxiety". Complete list of Continuing Education available upon request.
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School Attended
- California State University - Long Beach
- University Of California - San Diego
Job Titles Held:
- Physical Therapist /Case Manager
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist /Team Leader
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science
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