Katie Johnson Email & Phone Number

Puyallup, Washington

Physical therapist assistant specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy for men and women. Working with incontinence, prenatal, and post-natal pain, post-surgical, post-cancer, and low back pain. Specializing in finding and correcting pelvic asymmetries and the correction of muscle imbalances using surface electromyography biofeedback, as well as employing the highest level of evidence-based exercises to help improve and restore patients’ physical function and alleviate pain to prevent further physical disfunction.

Seattle Washington, Tacoma Washington

Independently directed and implemented plans of care set forth by patients’ medical doctors and physical therapists in individual patients’ residences, including exercise therapy and manual therapy. Produced timely records and communicated with the patient care team, medical doctors, and physical therapists about each patient's needs and progress relative to short- and long-term goals. Determined progress based on comparable signs, tests, and measures, identified appropriate discharge criteria and identified the need for changes in plans of care.

Monroe, Washington

Collaborated with a physical therapist and independently implemented the care plan and worked with patients towards the goal of discharge to home. Determined progress based on comparable signs and tests, identified appropriate discharge criteria, and the need for changes in plans of care. Planned and performed manual therapies appropriate to the age and disease process of the patient, taught exercise therapies, activities for sensory awareness and muscle proprioception, balance, and neuromuscular re-education, and worked with patients on the recovery of ADLs and IADLs, such as transfers and bed mobility, gait training, and training with both patients and caregivers. Fitted and adjusted assistive devices and wheelchairs to meet patients' needs.

Seattle, Washington

Independently managed a full case-load of homebound patients' physical therapy plans of care under the direction of their medical doctors and physical therapists. Implemented exercise protocols to improve strength, including those compatible with muscle strength, balance, and transfer training. Determined progress based on comparable signs tests and measures, applied appropriate discharge criteria and identified needs for changes in care as necessary. Produced timely records and communicated with physical therapists and medical doctors, and care teams about the needs and progress of each patient according to short- and long-term goals. Mentored new graduates and trained new field staff.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate Of Occupational Science, Physical Therapist Assistant