Physical therapist
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Educated multiple patients on the safe use of home exercises to accelerate the healing process following sport-related injuries. Reviewed treatment plans before each session and ensured the safety of all machines and technical equipment.

• Delivered therapeutic services to 30 athletes after injury occurrence, increasing the chances of returning to peak performance by 15% compared to traditional recovery methods.
• Instructed patients in the effective use of weights, inclined surfaces, and pulleys, as well as helping them adapt to the use of canes, braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices.
• Collaborated with 24 outpatient staff members to generate specialized treatment plans and deliver new therapeutic exercises, including the use of LED lights on injured tissues.
• Received 97% positive feedback for maintaining a respectful demeanor with patients, listening to their concerns, and adapting treatment plans to their physical needs and personal requirements.
• Provided high-quality care and educated affected patients on how to live successfully within the limits of their new physical capabilities.

Planned, evaluated, and administered programs of Physical Therapy upon referral by the physician. Conducted PT programs to restore function, prevent disability and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Directed, supervised, and trained Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician, students, and volunteers.

• Interpreted appropriate data through reviewing the medical record, physician reports, and patient/family interaction and utilizes appropriate assistive and orthotic devices.
• Re-evaluated patients as needed, modifying goals and treatment as patient's status changes.
• Communicated patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to the physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinated patient's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning, and recommend solutions to patient care problems.
• Provided and documented patient and family education regarding deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program including equipment use.
• Offered personalized therapeutic exercise including testing and conditioning, neurotherapeutic approaches to improve strength, range of motion, and function, Soft tissue and manual therapy techniques; including massage, spinal and peripheral joint mobilization, and manipulation.

Helped patients complete their exercises, supporting them throughout the process of rehabilitation, limiting their frustration, and increasing their motivation levels. Developed courses on post-training self-care, which resulted in a reduction in dysfunction reoccurrences.

• Assisted 35 regular patients per week with recovering physical motions and limb balance following profound injuries, including stroke, loss of limb, traumatic brain injury, and paralysis.
• Increased recovery time by 9% by utilizing new ultrasound equipment to increase blood flow to damaged foot tissue during therapy sessions, focusing on tendinitis, fractures, and strains.
• Tracked the effects of treatments at various stages and discussed with senior PTs and other healthcare professionals about modifying the patients’ plans to obtain better results.
• Aided 10+ patients per day in performing their therapeutic exercises through manual therapy, utilizing stretching, mobilization, and warming up of joints before each new exercise.
• Crafted therapeutic programs to restore muscle strength through heat and light stimulation.

Accountable for driving clinical performance of 19 clinics across the state. Manage ambulatory physical therapy services administering operations, business model, finance, human resources, quality assurance, external affairs, marketing, compliance, Telehealth, and care departments. Reported directly to CEO and Board of Directors with full strategic planning, legal, sales, and P&L oversight. Spurred tremendous growth through partnerships and acquisitions.

• Oversaw 175 employees while leading and motivating 11 direct reports including 2 Regional Directors, Business Development Director as well as 10 Clinical Manager(indirect reports).
• Provided insights, expertise, and support to the CEO while managing meetings, annual retreats, gala openings, dinners, and other events for the board of directors.
• Architected efficient organizational infrastructure that supported radical growth. Championed core values, and spearheaded system-wide culture enhancement effort
• Provided ongoing leadership to the Executive Director of Post-Acute Care Team from OU Health Contract.
• Maximized PT billing by using appropriate CPT Codes. Educated therapists on effective documentation of PT for the services (therapeutic vs manual services) provided.
• Impacted business development including development and approval for new contracts.
• Sustained Net Income margin even during COVID-19 pandemic by tightly controlling expenditure. Reviewed regional budget and P&L while performing effective financial planning.
• Prepared Quarterly audits for 19 clinics and developed a written plan of correction for errors. Created audit plan for Telehealth.