Dynamic Physical Therapist with experience at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, specializing in patient-centered therapy and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to evaluate and assess patients, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance functional recovery. Compassionate and dedicated, with a focus on achieving measurable goals. Specializing in areas of vestibular, lymphedema, and wound care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Baltimore
12.2014 - Current
Staff therapist at a comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Evaluate and assess patients to establish measurable goals, and promote the restoration of functional abilities.
Perform tests, measures, and record data related to patient strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, and functional capacity.
Collaborate consistently with the treatment team, including PT, OT, SLP, RN, physicians, SW, and rehab psychology, to develop the patient's POC, and ensure an effective multidisciplinary approach.
Utilize evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and treatment methodologies.
Collaborate with the patient care team to develop a safe discharge plan, reassess the patient's progress regularly to determine the appropriateness of the plan, and modify the treatment plan accordingly.
Demonstrate safe techniques for handling and positioning patients.
Manage scheduling, documentation, and billing tasks in compliance with healthcare regulations and insurance requirements.
Areas of interest include vestibular, lymphedema, and wound care
Education
DPT - Physical Therapy
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
08.2014
B.S. - Clinical Health Studies, Sport and Exercise Psychology
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
05.2012
Skills
Dedicated
Evidence-based practice
Team oriented
compassionate and caring
Patient-centered therapy
Patient evaluation
Certification
Certified Lymphedema Therapist - achieved April 2018
Certiciate of completion from Emory Vestibular Rehabilitation: Competency based course - achieved April 2022
Accomplishments
Sinai Superstar - October 2022
Organizational award for outstanding service and dedication.
Student mentorship
Served as primary clinical instructor for 12 Physical Therapy students since 2016. Promoting growth in the field of physical therapy through guiding students in different phases of clinical experiences.
Have served as clinical instructor in both 1:1 (student:CI) model 8 times as well as 2:1 (student:CI) model 2 times.
Affiliations
Member of Sinai Rehab Center's student committee
Member of Sinai Rehab Center's Vestibular special interest group
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
12.2014 - Current
DPT - Physical Therapy
Ithaca College
B.S. - Clinical Health Studies, Sport and Exercise Psychology
Clinical Nursing Student at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital,Clinical Nursing Student at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital,
Graduate Medical Education Program Administrator at Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreGraduate Medical Education Program Administrator at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore