•Primarily treats personal injuries and worker’s compensation patients•Uses operational resources to make department budget for office and therapy supplies monthly•Determines productivity and billing daily •Oversees performance of physical therapy staff and implement recruitment and training for new employees•Coordinates and conducts regular staff meetings to hear issues in department and plan solutions

•Directs therapy department by leading treatment, facilitating team meetings, coordinating scheduling, and accommodating walk-in patients •Establishes budget expectations for the therapy department to reach end-of-month goals with the center's leadership team •Carries out Concentra's early intervention model to return-to-work quickly and minimize re-injuries•Communicates professionally and effectively with the referring medical director to implement proper plans of care and… Show more •Directs therapy department by leading treatment, facilitating team meetings, coordinating scheduling, and accommodating walk-in patients •Establishes budget expectations for the therapy department to reach end-of-month goals with the center's leadership team •Carries out Concentra's early intervention model to return-to-work quickly and minimize re-injuries•Communicates professionally and effectively with the referring medical director to implement proper plans of care and functional outcomes for patients •Generates statistical reports overseeing the physical therapy department concerning referrals made by medical providers, number of patients seen, and volume seen per therapy provider Show less

•Treated primarily work-related injuries; contracts with City of LA employees including Fire and Police departments •Educated patients on proper body mechanics to ensure a safe work environment and to minimize future injuries •Consulted with medical director, physician assistants, multiple therapists, and front desk personnel daily to maximize quality care through a team environment •Managed 10-14 patients per day with musculoskeletal conditions ranging from 16-82 year-old… Show more •Treated primarily work-related injuries; contracts with City of LA employees including Fire and Police departments •Educated patients on proper body mechanics to ensure a safe work environment and to minimize future injuries •Consulted with medical director, physician assistants, multiple therapists, and front desk personnel daily to maximize quality care through a team environment •Managed 10-14 patients per day with musculoskeletal conditions ranging from 16-82 year-old patients•Executed manual interventions e.g. strain-counter strain, spinal and joint mobilizations, joint mobilizations with movement, balance training, myofascial release, scar massage, manual traction, muscle energy techniques and taping •Assessed pre and post operative injuries e.g. shoulder arthroplasty, meniscal repairs, carpal tunnel surgery•Administered and fitted orthotics and splints •Supervised physical therapy assistant students to develop clinical skills in a structured learning environment Show less

•Performs initial examinations and treats a wide spectrum of orthopedic injuries independently •Incorporates joint by joint approach, SFMA, McKenzie, Mulligan theories into treatment sessions

•Managed 15-20 patients/day with musculoskeletal conditions ranging from pediatric to geriatric patients•Executed manual interventions e.g. strain-counter strain, spinal and joint mobilizations, PNF, gait training, myofascial release, manual traction, muscle energy techniques, patellar mobs, and taping•Strengthened participants’ self-confidence and self-discipline by implementing individualized therapeutic exercises and educated patients on home exercise programs to return to task… Show more •Managed 15-20 patients/day with musculoskeletal conditions ranging from pediatric to geriatric patients•Executed manual interventions e.g. strain-counter strain, spinal and joint mobilizations, PNF, gait training, myofascial release, manual traction, muscle energy techniques, patellar mobs, and taping•Strengthened participants’ self-confidence and self-discipline by implementing individualized therapeutic exercises and educated patients on home exercise programs to return to task specific function Show less

•Evaluated and treated patients in the geriatric population •Utilized functional outcome measures consisting of Tinetti Gait and Balance Assessment Tool and Functional Independence Measure to document progression for consistent re-exams and adjust interventions accordingly•Performed over 100 screenings for patients who qualify for physical therapy rehabilitation, interpreted screening results, and referred out to appropriate consultation•Communicated professionally and effectively… Show more •Evaluated and treated patients in the geriatric population •Utilized functional outcome measures consisting of Tinetti Gait and Balance Assessment Tool and Functional Independence Measure to document progression for consistent re-exams and adjust interventions accordingly•Performed over 100 screenings for patients who qualify for physical therapy rehabilitation, interpreted screening results, and referred out to appropriate consultation•Communicated professionally and effectively with the healthcare interdisciplinary team and family/caregiver to implement a plan of care and necessary equipment for safe re-integration into home or community Show less

•Supervised patient care in an acute oncology, vascular, neurological, and cardiopulmonary population•Conducted initial examinations utilizing assessment tools such as range of motion, manual muscle test, sensation, proprioception, coordination, and special tests (pronator drift, babinski, cranial nerve testing)•Maintained proper use of lines, IV poles, foley cathers, wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, and other various devices

•Treated a wide spectrum of conditions including vestibular, sport injuries, tendonitis, rotator cuff injuries, neck and back pain, ankle and foot pain, balance and coordination, herniated disc, and post-op rehabilitation•Administered modalities with paraffin, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation to alleviate patients' pain•Performed manual therapy using soft tissue work and neuromuscular re-education