Collaborative and compassionate [Job Title] driven to help people improve movement and manage pain after injuries, illnesses or surgeries. Listens carefully to patients, observes movements and develops individualized treatment plans. Establishes clear goals and outcomes and encourages and challenges patients to attain expected progress. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Physiotherapist
Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, Bermuda Hospitals Board
Devonshire, DV
02.2016 - Current
Designed home exercise programs tailored towards each patient's individual needs.
Recognized signs of complications arising from injury or disease process that require referral to other healthcare professionals.
Implemented preventative measures through health promotion activities such as ergonomics training or postural awareness instruction.
Participated in research studies related to physical therapy topics.
Attended continuing education courses relevant to physiotherapy practice standards.
Communicated effectively with patients, families and caregivers about goals of care plan.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in order to provide comprehensive care services for patients.
Developed individualized treatment plans for patients based on their diagnosis and condition.
Provided patient education to help improve understanding of their condition and the importance of exercise, posture and lifestyle changes.
Assessed patient's strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture and motor function.
Monitored progress of patients during treatments to ensure desired outcomes were achieved.
Coordinated with other medical professionals such as doctors, nurses and occupational therapists when necessary.
Prescribed therapeutic exercises focusing on strengthening muscles and improving flexibility.
Conducted group sessions for specific conditions such as low back pain or arthritis management.
Maintained detailed records regarding patient assessments, treatments provided and progress notes.
Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
Prescribed and demonstrated in-home exercises and therapies to help patients improve progress and physical health.
Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
Designed treatment program to achieve established goals.
Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
Assessed patient to develop treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
Directly supervised [Number] physical therapy aides and managed caseload of [Number] patients.
MHAC
MWI
Devonshire, DV
03.2017 - 10.2021
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Organized and chaired board meetings to ensure all agenda items were discussed in a timely manner.
Developed agendas for the board of directors, ensuring that all topics were addressed in an effective manner.
Gathered information from various sources, including staff members, stakeholders, and other organizations, to inform board decision-making processes.
Maintained records of meeting minutes, resolutions, and other documents related to the board's activities.
Facilitated discussions between board members on issues of importance and relevance.
Provided leadership guidance to ensure that strategic objectives were met in a timely fashion.
Monitored progress towards organizational goals and objectives and reported back to the board accordingly.
Assisted in recruiting new members for the board as needed.
Encouraged open dialogue among members while maintaining order during meetings.
Sought feedback from stakeholders on proposed initiatives or changes within the organization.
Acted as a representative for the organization at public events or fundraisers.
Established relationships with external partners or vendors as needed.
Thoughtfully contributed to committee plans and strategic decision making.
Offered recommendations to board on ways to improve success of proposed plans and assure efficient execution.
Directed regular monthly business meetings of Board of Directors for decision-making on budget expenditures, strategic planning and personnel issues.
Set board agendas and schedules and oversaw performance and progress.
Led weekly committee meetings to create and discuss facility events to recognize associates for various achievements.
Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging [Industry] trends.
Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Hartford
Hartford, CT
05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Interdepartmental Science
American International College
Springfield, MA
05-2006
Skills
Patient Education and Counseling
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Safety Management
Geriatrics Experience
Acute Rehabilitation Background
Empathetic and Patient
Case Management Expert
Patient Assessment
Patient-Focused Therapy
Culturally Aware
Treatment Planning
Progress Documentation
Time Management Proficiency
Patient Assessments
Head Injury Knowledge
Medical Records Management
Progress Monitoring
Team Training
Patient Reaction Monitoring
Physical Examination
Direct Patient Care
Patient Management
Data Recording
Stress Management Techniques
Monitoring Progress
Verbal and Written Communication
Functional Testing
Indirect Patient Care
Patient Relations
Physical Assessment
Affiliations
coaching and playing basketball
boating
swimming
crocheting
reading
dance
Accomplishments
ASI Wise Sensory Integration for Mental Health and Wellbeing training July 2022
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification training May 2022
Falls Prevention research presentation at the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Mental Health May 2022