Pediatric Physical Therapist resume examples

• Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients.
• Proficient in comprehensive Oasis assessment at start of care and case managing patients progress with goals through care plan. 
  
• Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
• Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
  
• Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
  
• Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
  
• Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
• Achieved Clinical Ladder Level 1 status January 2014. Renewed January 2017, indicating clinical excellence in care provided, documentation and team leadership. 
• Performed chart audits to ensure that documentation was accurate and correct per Medicare standards.

• Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients.

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• Provided physical therapy services in a transitional care unit and acute care hospital.

• Managed the rehabilitation department of a 109 bed Long-term acute care hospital that specialized in pulmonary patients, wound care, pain management, medically complex and neurological rehabilitation.
• Hired, oriented and supervised a team of 12 clinicians including physical therapists, occupational therapists, assistants and speech language pathologists.
• Maintained performance improvement activities within the department and monitored activities. 

• Provided physical therapy services in a 210 bed general medical and surgical hospital, in a multicultural community east of downtown Los Angeles.

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• Advanced from staff physical therapist to Physical Therapy Supervisor to Rehabilitation Program Manager.
• Responsible for the overall management and operations of the Rehabilitation Program of a CCRC with 42 skilled/subacute beds, 250 ICF beds, Assisted Living, Independent living and a Home Health Agency.

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• Advanced from staff physical therapist to Clinical Education Coordinator to Clinical Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services.
• Provided physical therapy services in a 264 bed hospital and outpatient services to the surrounding communities.  
• Provided community education programs on Arthritis Self Help and CPR certification for the lay public and hospital staff. 

• Provided physical therapy in an outpatient clinic, consultant services for a state mental health hospital and weekend coverage for a 150 bed acute care hospital. 

• Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
• Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.

• Recorded and filed patient data and medical records.
  

• Complete occupational therapy evaluations/treatments on a per diem basis at the acute hospital level of care.

• Early intervention pediatrics (0-3 population)/Occupational therapy consultant Complete in-home treatment to children on a per diem basis.

• Completed utilization management services on pediatric outpatient cases for an independent external review organization, determining medical necessity and appropriateness of care.

• Completed inpatient & outpatient occupational therapy evaluations, treatment, and initial case management of patients throughout the hospital continuum.
• Worked in the acute hospital, acute rehab, skilled nursing facility, outpatient pulmonary program, and outpatient neuro program.
• Assisted in outpatient hands & balance clinic.
• Mentored students as a clinical instructor.
• Gave in-services to rehab professionals, technicians, and medical residents.
• Designed and completed three specific acute hospital occupational therapy evaluations (e.g.
• high risk pregnancy, cardiac, and orthopedic adaptive equipment evaluations).

• Completed occupational therapy evaluations and treatment on a per diem basis at a skilled nursing/subacute level of care.

• Completed occupational therapy evaluations and treatment on a per diem basis at a skilled nursing/sub-acute level of care.
• Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
• Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

• Evaluated and treated pediatric and adult patients with a range of neurological conditions and functional limitations in an outpatient setting
• Collaborated with speech and occupational therapy to co-treat patients requiring multiple disciplines
• Developed a mission statement and marketing material for a falls clinic to be implemented at the clinic.
• Highlight: Screening patients at the Multiple Sclerosis clinic to track progression or refer to specific disciplines if necessary.

• Managed a high volume caseload with patient diagnosis ranging from strokes, traumatic brain injuries, cancers, and psychological disorders.
• Daily collaboration with occupational therapy to evaluate, treat, transfer, mobilize, and discharge plan
• Maximized patient progress and experience by collaborating with all health team members.
• Highlight: Mobilizing complex patients in the Neurological ICU.
  

• Evaluated and treated patients in an outpatient orthopedic setting with an emphasis on manual therapy techniques.
• Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis and therapeutic treatments
• Directed PTAs and physical therapy aids in patient treatment.
• Highlight: Evaluating and treating local gymnast through a local outreach program.
  

• Completed orders by finding and gathering the merchandise listed.
• Licensed fork-lift operator and certified in the safe handling of specific biohazard chemical substances. 

• Retrieved requested merchandise per order of walk-in customers.
• Checked and double-checked freights of merchandise gathered by other employees before being loaded onto delivery trucks.
• Supervised and directed the loading of merchandise onto multiple trucks in specific order for accurate and time efficient delivery.