Alan Penaverde

Responsibilities include assessing the needs of individual workers and administering the benefit provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, where applicable; exercising leadership in the development of a goal-oriented return-to-work plan; liaising with employers, healthcare providers, unions and other service providers to ensure access to appropriate medical and vocational rehabilitation services; managing assigned caseloads; preparing reasoned, plain language decisions; adhering to procedures for return-to-work management; approving and authorizing services and benefits for injured workers on an on-going basis, including earnings replacement benefits, medical aid, vocational rehabilitation, and permanent impairment benefits; and, upon completion of active intervention, assessing entitlement to wage-loss benefits and, where wage loss occurs, calculating an award as per the Workers’ Compensation Act provisions and policies.

• Worked one-on-one to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
• Leveraged usual and customary equipment to perform essential functions.
• Performed therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills.
• Observed patient tolerance and status during treatment to modify treatment program if necessary.
• Designed treatment program to achieve established goals.
• Administered initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
• Devised creative treatment plans for individuals suffering from injuries or diseases.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
• Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
• Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
• Provided physical therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.