Anabel Hernandez Pt, Dpt Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, United States

Miami Jewish Health

Florida, United States

•Engage in providing physical therapy services to group patients via HIPAA compliant digital health technologies including interactive audio-video and secure messaging with patients.•Exercise independent professional clinical judgement in the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal injuries. •Timely and accurately complete and return patient medical record forms, coding, and documentation for all services provided to third party payers.•Create video and audio content of therapeutic exercises to add to platform’s extensive exercise library to aid in patient home exercise program compliance.

Miami

• Managed a 10-15 patient caseload in outpatient orthopedic setting with emphasis in post-surgical cases in a wide array patient population with various musculoskeletal dysfunctions.• Managed post-operative all stages of recovery including s/p TKA, THA, ACL, meniscectomy, Achilles tendon repair, lumbar and cervical discectomy and fusion.• Utilized manual therapy joint mobilization, soft tissue myofascial techniques, cupping therapy, and kinesio taping as indicated to accelerate patient recovery.• Was able to adapt to a wide variety of communication and learning backgrounds including conducting evaluations with Spanish-only speaking patients.

Mobile, Alabama

• Performed evaluations and treatments for patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiovascular conditions. Diagnoses commonly seen included stroke, late-stage dementia, lower extremity amputations, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic renal failure, congestive heart failure, and Parkinson's disease.• Collaborated with medical residents, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, and social workers by participating in co-treatments and team meetings to provide updates on patient progress, goals, and appropriate discharge setting.• Conducted home assessments for safety recommendations prior to patient discharge and led group exercise interventions with Medicare A and B patients.• Observed and assisted a certified lymphedema therapist in manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, and wound care including dressings and debridement.

Fleming Island, Florida

• Evaluated and treated high school athletes and middle-age patients with medical diagnoses including acute ankle sprains, patellofemoral pain, thoracic outlet syndrome, post-operative ACL, lumbar disc herniation, and muscle strains.• Instructed patients and families in the appropriate use of equipment to aid physical dysfunctions.• Incorporated the use of the lumbar traction machine and Cybex balance system into my plan of care to aide in patient recovery and performance. • Conducted an in-service presentation on integrating pain neuroscience education in the clinical setting to staff physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and athletic trainers.

Santa Monica, California

• Executed individual-specific research-based rehabilitation programs for female patients including prenatal and postpartum, stress incontinence, prolapse, diastisis recti, and other pelvic pain and dysfunctions.• Accurately annotated patient prescribed exercises on their worksheet and provided patient education on pelvic floor, abdominal strengthening, and flexibility exercises as directed by supervising Physical Therapist.• Administered modality treatments including heat/cold packs, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound with parameters indicated by the Physical Therapist. • Performed regular blood pressure checks and assisted in clerical and front desk duties including keeping an open line of communication between the patients, physical therapist, massage therapist, and pilates instructors.

Culver City, California

• Collaborated with a team made up of Physical Therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, massage therapists, acupuncturists, personal trainers, and Pilates instructors to provide research-based rehabilitation and preventative measures for sports-specific athletes and the general population.• Operated new technology such as the G-Trainer, an anti-gravity treadmill and Athos, a wearable technology system measuring muscle activation to assist in the rehabilitation process of sports-related injuries.• Assisted Physical Therapists with injury screening and manual stretching at company-sponsored sporting events that included 5k, 10k, Los Angeles Marathon, and canoe races.• Participated in marketing initiatives within the local community by educating participants on tools that aid in recovery such as foam rolls, lacrosse balls, as well proper stretches and strengthening exercises.

Culver City, California

• Assisted in the pilot launch of a corporate wellness program through PHZIO, a telerehab platform.• Tasks included monitoring and providing feedback to multiple clients in real time through the use webcams to ensure proper form and compliance with prescribed wellness programs.• Communicated with software developers to troubleshoot problems in order to improve efficiency of software.• Communicated with the Physical Therapist when a client presented with pain and dysfunction beyond my scope.

Los Angeles, California

-Through the student structured program I was mentored by a Physical Therapist in the Neurologic Rehabilitation Unit who treated patients diagnosed with brain injuries, cerebrovascular accidents, memory disorders, and spinal cord injuries.-Had exposure to hospital patient reports and communicated my findings to the physical therapist to discuss the focus and reasoning of treatment for each patient.

Reseda, California

• Assisted physical therapists with managing care for multiple patients (up to six patients) simultaneously in one time slot allowing rehab practice to run smoothly.• Instructed patients on aquatic exercises and monitored the level of patient’s exertion and fatigue.• Responsible for setting up patients on Biodex Pro Dynamometer and administered treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, TENS, traction, laser therapy, paraffin, ice and moist heat packs. • Performed clerical and office duties such as preparing insurance claims, patient scheduling, and tracked patient files ensuring conformity and compliance of Federal HIPAA laws.

Doctor Of Physical Therapy

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: Phi Lambda Rho Sorority IncChapter President 2013-2014 Treasurer 2012-2013