Physical Therapist
Skyland Care Center
Sylva, Nc
As lead physical therapist, performed evaluations, screened residents for suitability for rehabilitation, developed plans of care, designed restorative programs, completed home assessments, trained nursing staff and family in techniques to maximize safety during patients' functional mobility, supervised four full time PTAs, and collaborated with PRN physical therapists and facility to manage caseload. Treatment interventions included fall risk mitigation, transfer training, gait training… Show more As lead physical therapist, performed evaluations, screened residents for suitability for rehabilitation, developed plans of care, designed restorative programs, completed home assessments, trained nursing staff and family in techniques to maximize safety during patients' functional mobility, supervised four full time PTAs, and collaborated with PRN physical therapists and facility to manage caseload. Treatment interventions included fall risk mitigation, transfer training, gait training, woundcare, positioning, patient/caregiver/staff education, wheelchair fitting and modifications, manual therapy, administration of electrotherapeutic modalities, and balance training.AccomplishmentsImplemented "Tuesday Test Day" in order to increase consistency of standardized testing.Designed and introduced rehab staff to a rehab algorithm to improve focus on functional treatments and document factors interfering with improved function.Provided clinical instruction to multiple DPT students. Show less