Physical Therapist Resume Example

Medical Necessity l Chart Audits l Managed Care l Utilization Review l Communication

Successful 20+ year 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. Seeking role as Utilization Reviewer.

• Experienced Utilization Reviewer. Competent at making recommendations based on medical/physical therapy judgement and established criteria.
• 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

Orchard Park Health Care Center Skilled Nursing Facility 4/2018 - present

• 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.

Kindred at Home 8/2010-1/2017

• 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.

Licensed Physical Therapist, State of Colorado, # 7983, Expiration Date 10/31/2020.

LSVT BIG Certification, November 2015, renewed 2017 (Evidence based intensive treatment program for Parkinson's Disease and other neurological conditions).

Gentiva Health Services Fall Prevention and Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification for Safe Strides 2010, now Kindred at Home.

Gentiva Health Services Orthopedic Speciality Program (Total Joint Replacement) Certification 2015, now Kindred at Home.