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Summary Physical Therapist/PTA for 19 years, with 9 years of managing experience directi ng and overseeing quality assurance processes in the physical therapy and nursin g environment. Experience includes maintaining specifications, producing vital d ocumentation and communicating with senior-level managers regarding ever-changin g quality issues. Provide supervision and training to quality team members. I am looking for an administrative / managerial position in healthcare, I can't over see Physical Therapists because I hasn't pass my PT board yet, but I do have a l ong experience in management/administration in the healthcare field. Highlights of Qualifications Effective management, technical, and supervisory skills. Mediation and problem s olving skills. Demonstrated ability to meet the needs of patrons, dependable, ha rd working, reliable, and punctual. Recognized for long hours, commitment to cus tomers, attention to detail, professionalism, and follow-up. Work well as a team member or independently. Resourceful, energetic, competent, multi-task and resu lts-oriented. Developed and implemented improved policies and procedures, result ing in improved efficiency and productivity. Use clear, concise communication sk ills in conjunction with organizational skills to perform daily duties. Consiste ntly meet/exceed expectations, combining cost with quality improvement and custo mer service. Experience ICMCF - Iosco County Medical Care Facility, Tawas City, Mi 2001 to 02/2010 Physical Therapy Department Manager Lead the physical therapy and restorative programs. Responsible for optimizing r esource utilization for 82 beds facility. Improved revenue and efficiency of the department through improving Medicare and Medicaid referrals. Established the f irst ever safety patient transfers and pressure sores prevention programs in thi s Skill Nursing Facility and lead the department through federal and state surve ys with no citations. Served actively in quality assurance planning (Monthly, qu arterly and annually) and development committees (Weekly risk management meeting ) and daily department manager report. Deciding for the selection and purchase o f rehabilitation equipment. Experience treating patients in Alzheimer's/ Dementi a care unit. * The Physical Therapy department made our skill nursing facility, the facility of choice in the entire North - East region of the state, recommended by physici ans, local hospitals and the most important by the public. * Our Physical Therapy department holds the highest level of success and rep utation, from all the Skill Nursing Facilities in the area. * Experience with electronic data charting (MDS - Minimum Date Set), the only on e local skill nursing facility with complete electronic, networking data chartin g by using a state-of-the-art system. Prime Rehab Services, Inc, Harbor Springs, MI & Tawas City, MI 1994 to 2001 Physical Therapist/PTA Responsible for treatment of clients with various medical conditions, identify f unctional goals and outcomes that will best ensure improvement in client's quali ty of life. Delivered physical therapy services to geriatric inpatients. Served in supervisory role with patient care team. Monitor patient progress and review with the rest of the medical team. Work closely with medical and administrative staff to modify rehab strategies to ensure state-of-the-art approach. Lead nurse s and CNA's in-service training for patient safety transfers, range of motion ex ercises and other patient related activities of daily living. Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team for enhancing patient care and referrals for rehab. General Hospital, Cracow - Poland 1992 to 1994 Physical Therapist Responsible for treating patients referred from various departments like Orthope dics, Reumathologic and Traumatology. During this period also worked with pediat ric patients. Worked with orthopedic surgeons to promote rehabilitation program after THR, TKR and spinal surgeries. Education Academy Of Physical Education, Cracow - Poland 1991 Masters, Physical Therapy Academy Of Physical Education, Cracow - Poland 1992 Bachelors, Physical Education National Academy For Health And Fitness, Cleveland, OH 1998 Certified Medical Exercise Therapist Certified Instructor Of Cardiovascular Training Certified Personal Trainer Delta College, Saginaw, MI 2004 Certificate, Massage Therapy Western Governors University Masters student in healthcare management, started i n 2010. Additional Skills * CPT and Documentation for rehabilitation reimbursement. * SNF PPS update. * Received training by the state in guidelines and treatment for pressure ulcers and management of spasticity. * Received training at Delta College in Saginaw, Michigan for holistic therapies for the health professional. * Received diverse award certificates from the National Institutes Of Health, re cognized by the American Medical Association and the Institute For Continuing He althcare Education in spasticity management. * Eden certified associated * Certified in Kinesio Taping. * Speak and write also fluently in Spanish and Polish. Speak fairly in Italian. Affiliations APTA - American Physical Therapy Association, Since 1996 ACSM - American College Of Sports Medicine, 1996 to 2003 NSCA - National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1996 to 2003 NAHF - National Academy For Health And Fitness, Since 1998 Community Affiliations USSF - United States Soccer Federation. Coach and Referee MSYSA - Michigan State Youth Soccer Association. Coach and Referee MHSAA - Michigan High School Athletic Association. Referee and Assignor Knight Of Columbus Member. Tawas City, MI Moose Lodge Member. Tawas City, MI References Available upon request