The Director of Physical Therapy is tasked with the main duty of overseeing the physical therapy department and overseeing the daily operations by acting as a liaison between other medical arenas. Common work activities listed on the Director Of Physical Therapy Resume include the following – ensuring values are enforced and communicated properly to everyone; offering analysis, information and suggestion with the end goal of developing physical therapy; overseeing the hiring and training of physical therapy staff members; studying patient care policies and measuring outcomes to determine areas of improvement, and engaging in continuing education and training.
To ensure success in this field, the following skills are needed – proven financial planning and financial management skills; sound understanding of legal, medical, and accreditation compliance; current physical therapist license; and prior work experience. A Degree in Physical Therapy is a common qualification seen on most resumes.
Objective : Licensed physical therapist interested in a Director of PT or staff position that takes advantage of excellent PT experience and key personal strengths. Proven ability to: o Rehabilitate all orthopedic injuries and surgeries successfully with excellent patient outcomes and surgeon feedback.
Skills : Undertook And Completed Manual Therapy Courses, Languages.
Description :
Managed and worked as a clinician in both out-patient and in-patient PT departments.
Worked as a PT and managing a staff of 5 PTs, 4 PT techs and numerous contract PTs.
Successfully rehabilitated a full schedule of orthopedic patients ranging in scope from biomechanical dysfunction to multiple orthopedic surgeries.
Attended monthly meetings with hospital and medical staff members to create hospital policy and procedures.
Involved in Joint Commission readiness and educated staff on requirements.
Directed of corporate health program designed to encourage wellness throughout company.
Directed contact with physicians to discuss treatment and patient progression.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Doctor Of Physical Therapy
Director Of Physical Therapy Resume
Objective : Seek a challenging Director Of Physical Therapy position wherein professional and educational background with various experiences will be fully utilized to promote growth to the company.
Supervised the design and remodeling of the entire PT department.
Managed a moderate size PT department through a seven-week labor strike.
Hired and evaluated staff.
Treated inpatients and outpatients.
Scheduled, Quality Assurance, and budget preparation.
Orientated, in-services, and continuing education of students and staff.
Developed a rehabilitation caseload based on the evaluation of subacute and long-term residents.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.S. In Physical Therapy
Director Of Physical Therapy Resume
Objective : To obtain the Director Of Physical Therapy positions which will challenge me and help the organization continue to be successful.
Skills : Fluent in the Polish Language, Communicate in Russian.
Description :
Managed office staff, training of new hires, mentoring program for new graduates, organization, and facilitation of monthly staff meetings, management of staff schedules, and therapist's treatment schedules.
Evaluated and treatment program development for patients primarily with sports and orthopedic diagnosis as well as generalized deconditioning, balance deficits, and occasional neurological impairments.
Communicated with MDs and other medical professionals regarding patient care, communication with insurance providers, and referrals to interdisciplinary medical professionals.
Raintree documentation system.
Implemented programs geared towards bringing up the case mix index as well as the development of a nursing rehab program and gym fitness program for the residents.
Responsible for own caseload.
Assisted the PT in implementing the patient care program when requested.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Doctor Of Physical Therapy In Physical Therapy
Director Of Physical Therapy Resume
Objective : A challenging position in an outpatient Physical Therapy clinic. Also, to obtain buy-in from and motivate patients, resulting in patient loyalty and high patient and surgeon satisfaction ratings.
Managed the rehabilitation in-service training of medical and paramedical personnel.
Reduced the percentage of unpaid Medicare claims from 66% to 0 within six months of hire.
Established a hospital-wide 3Body Mechanics and Lifting Program" and a "Quality Assurance and Safety Program." Achieved certification for Outpatient PT services.
Developed a successful marketing program and received a mini-grant for the development of a Wellness Program for area seniors.
Updated the payment system.
Established contracts to provide PT services for several nursing homes.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
M.S. In Health Science
Director Of Physical Therapy Resume
Objective : A licensed physical therapist is interested in a Director of PT or staff position that takes advantage of excellent PT experience and key personal strengths. Proven ability to Rehabilitate all orthopedic injuries and surgeries successfully with excellent patient outcomes and surgeon feedback.
Skills : Undertook And Completed Manual Therapy Courses, Languages, Kevin Wilk Seminar Shoulder & Knee Course 2014.
Description :
Director of corporate health program designed to encourage wellness throughout the company.
Created Policy and Procedure Manual.
Observed and reported on patients condition, reactions, and response to treatment to the staff PT.
Recorded notes on patient program flow sheets as requested.
Recorded signature in the medical record to indicate tasks performed by PT aide at each patient visit.
Reported any decline in patients behavior or condition to the PT.
Followed department procedures and reports any unusual incidents to PT Director or Staff PT.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Doctor Of Physical Therapy
Director Of Physical Therapy Resume
Summary : Director of Physical Therapy is responsible for leading the physical therapy department, overseeing all aspects of physical therapy, and making strategic and tactical decisions to improve the quality of patient care.
Skills : Microsoft Outlook, Customer Service, Accounts Payable.
Description :
Managed the entire physical therapy department, inpatient and outpatient, consisting of up to seventy therapists and thirty support staff.
Participated in hospital-wide committees and task forces.
Responsible for recruitment and hiring of therapists.
Responsible for budgets for the department.
Able to increase the number of therapists from 40 to 70 during time as director.
Responsible for an orthopedic outpatient clinic.
Involved in creating and implementing clinical guidelines for the newly opened clinics.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MA In Education Psychology
Director Of Physical Therapy Resume
Summary : Highly motivated and experienced healthcare management professional with an exceptional blend of operations, enhance productivity, reduce costs, and impact the bottom line. Demonstrated ability to work with business partners, regulatory officials, staff, and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
Skills : Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Leadership.
Description :
Led inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing, and home health care physical therapy services, driving efforts to provide the highest quality care and ensure patient needs were met.
Oversaw three in-house rehab staff and three contract speech and occupational therapists.
Teamed with CEO in developing the $900,000 rehab budget.
Partnered with CEO on developing the strategy and blueprint for the $1million dollar addition of a new rehab department.
Secured and closed contracts valued from $50,000 to $100,00 and managed billing activities, ensuring the timely and accurate receipt and posting of payments.
Drove efforts to achieve organizational revenue, growth, and profit objectives by spearheading nursing home consultation, wellness program coordination, and program development initiatives.
Coordinated and oversaw the implementation of sport medicine services.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Doctorate of Health Science in Athletic Training
Director Of Physical Therapy Resume
Objective : Seeks to take up a challenging Director Of Physical Therapy position in the field of healthcare to whet skills and contribute significantly with technical knowledge and analytical skills in the field of health care.
Directed everyday operations required for outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic.
Verified Health Insurance Benefits for all physical therapy patients.
Performed evaluations, design a plan of care for all types of outpatient athletes and sport and orthopedic patients.
Performed manual therapy skills on all patients.
Utilized Pilates-based core and total body strengthening in physical therapy exercise prescription.
Performed pre-screening evaluations on all athletes prior to entering the athletic training program.
Responsible for re-structuring the physical therapy department and the re- development of documentation forms in compliance with the MDS+ and insurance guidelines.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS In Physical Therapy
Director Of Physical Therapy Resume
Objective : Twenty years of direct patient care and senior-level duties. Great communication skills. Effective with therapeutic approaches. Team oriented. Energetic and determined toward growth and development. Highly productive. Excellent understanding of documentation and reimbursement. Enthusiastic toward implementing new ideas and expanding in different directions.
Skills : Dry Needling, Wound Care, APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
Description :
Oversaw and managed P.T.
Implemented a new documentation action plan to reduce Medicare denial rate by 75%-0%.
Marketed and developed physician relationships.
Evaluated and treated geriatric and adults.
Established POC for all PT patients.
Scribed IE, PR's, and DC reports.
Provided established treatment for patients as prescribed and approved by a physician.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BS In Physical Therapy
Director Of Physical Therapy Resume
Summary : Experienced PT in a variety of settings utilizing skills that include orthopedic, manual, sports medicine, neurology, balance dysfunction, aquatic, industrial rehab, and women's health. Enjoy working with all ages of patients and especially enjoy orthopedics where a majority of experience lies.
Skills : Business Development, Personnel Management, Insurance Credentialing And Supervision Of Criteria, Strategic Planning.
Description :
Directed and coordinated policies, objectives, initiatives, and programs, for the delivery of patients.
Evaluated and treated patients in out patient setting and acute care setting.
Made daily clinical assignments to P.T.'s, P.T.A.'s and Tech's.
Made daily assignments; for P.T.'s, P.T.A.'s, and Tech's.
Planned and conducted education information programs and program development studies.
Evaluated and treated patients.
Implemented and oversaw business plans regarding, accounting, insurance, billing, and personnel on a daily basis.
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