Physical therapy
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Provided safe and effective treatment to over 10 patients daily. Treated auto injury such as whiplash, sports, injuries, and workplace injuries as well as herniated disc and chronic pain such as sciatica; utilized Thomson Technique to safely restore alignment to the spine and relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve, for long term relief.

• Oversaw clinical and operational management of the office while supervising staff ranging from 5-7.
• Reduced pain and restored health function within the scope and standard of chiropractic physician care ensure to engage patients in their recovery process.
• Seamlessly co-managed patient care with the provider team while maintaining state-of-the-art competence as a chiropractic team.
• Reinforced company values and brand image in all aspects of internal and external performances.
• Leveraged a variety of chiropractic adjustment techniques, including Diversified, Gonstead, Cox, Motion Palpation, CBP, Activator, and A.R.T; these techniques are all gentle and conservative treatment methods that correct underlying misalignment.
• Evaluated patient's neuromusculoskeletal systems and the spine using chiropractic diagnosis to determine neuromusculoskeletal and spine-related conditions.
• Performed manual adjustments to the spine and other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
• Educated patients on the quality-of-life benefits of routine chiropractic care. Provided a recommended course of treatment.
• Used advanced diagnostic procedures to identify the underlying cause for your pain, known as subluxation.

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.

Provided primary and critical rehabilitation services for a quadriplegic veteran with a traumatic brain injury. Assessed patient’s rehabilitation needs, developed patient’s plans and treatment goals, and conduct physician-prescribed physical fitness programs.

• Documented patient’s progress and completed discharge summaries, home program treatment plans. Ensured paperwork was timely, accurate, and complete. Performed patient assessments and provided appropriate care as outlined by protocols and medical guidelines.
• Counseled patients and families to participate in physical fitness program; restored functions for patients following disease or profound injury including loss of limb, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and paralysis.
• Provided treatment utilizing Transcutaneous E-Stim therapy and Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) devices for muscle recovery and therapeutic exercise programs.
• Participated in wound-care treatment and helped patients adapt to the use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic, orthotic devices.