Joanna Mendoza, Pt, Dpt Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

* Managed and designed POC for patients across the lifespan with various orthopedic conditions including non-operative, pre-operative and post-operative* Achieved optimal patient outcomes measured by NPS patient satisfaction scores and FOTO functional outcome measures* Appropriately delegated tasks to support staff to manage caseload of 14-16 patients per day in a fast paced setting * Utilized various outcome measures during goal setting and establishing POC to meet patient goals * Considered insurance authorizations (managed care and worker’s compensation) and appropriately educated patients regarding authorization while managing POC* Discussed patient’s perceived improvement and progress toward goals and adjusted POC accordingly

•Organized scheduling of evaluations and treatments (26 visits/week) and utilized creative strategies to engage patients with various neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions in functional activity. •Delivered a family-centered, culturally competent, team approach to care through effective communication with office, therapists, and families (utilized language translation methods when necessary).•Advocated for patients to receive insurance authorization for continued care via letters of medical necessity.•Enhanced PT student education as a clinical instructor through demonstration of techniques and provided appropriate feedback.

Us

•Evaluated and treated post-operative and non-operative medically complex individuals, with emphasis on the SCI population. •Educated patients and families regarding prognosis, discharge goals, and DME requirements for increased functional mobility and independence.•Demonstrated detail-oriented care by providing challenging, functional treatments while ensuring patient safety to a caseload of 4-5 patients/day.

Acknowledged in Graduate Student's dissertation and co-author in research presentation. Currently contributing to a meta analysis of Teacher Autonomy Support (TAS) and student motivation involving: coding prior correlational and experimental studies in TAS, collaborating with a team regarding results and interpretation of studiesPrevious work on this project:•Assigned and checked undergraduate research assistants’ coding for discrepancies to determine reliability between coders during analysis•Collaborated with researchers from multiple universities to obtain relevant literature•Led meetings with research assistants to teach about the coding process and review relevant research

•Evaluated and treated individuals post-stroke and TBI utilizing neuroplasticity principles to improve functional outcomes.•Performed individual sessions and therapeutic group activities for a caseload of 8-10 patients/day to promote massed practice and socialization.•Educated patients and families regarding progress toward therapy goals and advocated for patient needs in interdisciplinary conferences.

•Utilized Pain Neuroscience Education and Motivational Interviewing to reduce fear of movement, improve buy-in to active treatment and promote lifestyle changes. •Provided quality care to patients with various musculoskeletal and vestibular conditions through manual therapy and therapeutic exercise to improve quality of life and activity tolerance. •Appropriately delegated tasks to support staff to manage a caseload of 14-16 patients/day in a fast-paced environment.

Bolingbrook, Il, Us

•Initiated and performed plans of care for various post-operative and non-operative musculoskeletal conditions with emphasis on student athletes and older adults. •Utilized time management skills to manage a caseload of 10-12 patients/day in a fast-paced environment.•Assessed patient readiness to return to work through analysis of performance and safety with work conditioning programs.

Austin, Texas, Us

- Designed effective circuit workouts to improve balance, stability and coordination for individuals with Parkinson’s disease - Managed classes of up to 20 people while ensuring safety and proper technique - Discerned necessity for exercise modification based on individual exercise tolerance and disease progression- Educated individuals about expectations of their disease process and community resources

Dallas, Texas, Us

- Skillfully taught 12 levels of swimming lessons to children over the age of 6 months to enhance water safety- Managed classes of up to 6 children through creatively utilizing activities and rewards- Effectively educated parents about water safety through class speeches and individual discussion - Compassionately worked with struggling students to provide excellent customer service to families - Mentored instructors in teaching techniques to ensure efficacy and consistency in students’ aquatic education

Doctorate Of Physical Therapy

Bachelors Of Science And Arts, Biology