Angela Sandford
Huntington Beach
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven physical therapist focused on delivering high-quality care. Expertise in managing diverse patient populations and adapting treatment strategies to optimize outcomes and improve overall patient satisfaction.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Physical Therapist/CCCE
Los Alamitos Medical Center/UCI Health Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos, CA
05.1994 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to determine patient needs and establish goals.
- Managed a diverse caseload of patients, addressing chronic pain issues, neurological disorders, and orthopedic concerns.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans, adapting therapy strategies as needed to ensure progress towards established goals.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills in discussing complex medical information with patients and their families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing customized physical therapy treatment plans.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Organize and produce daily schedules for PT/OT/Speech
- Determine daily staff assignments/caseload and staffing
- Directly Supervise all PTs/PTAs in the department
- Implement payroll processing, approvals and time corrections
- Audit daily billing for PT/OT/Speech
- perform employee annual reviews and provide counseling as needed
- Implement annual competency measures for PT/PTAs
- Lead PT for Orthopedic Destination Program and assisted in establishing this program
- Manage daily staffing and vacation approvals
- Interview (with Director) potential candidates for hiring
- Organize all training programs for DPT and PT academic programs
- Department liaison with local Universities and academic programs
- Clinical instructor for DPT students; orient, train and supervise students throughout their internship
- Direct Supervisor of PTAs with their students
- Meet with academic professors/liaisons mid internship to evaluate student progress/concerns for meeting graduation requirement's
- Participated twice in round table interviews for CSULB state accreditation renewals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-1994
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06-1991
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Geriatrics experience
- Acute care comprehension
- Student training
- Staff education and training
- Gait analysis
- Time management proficiency
- Assistive device training
Timeline
Senior Physical Therapist/CCCE
Los Alamitos Medical Center/UCI Health Los Alamitos
05.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
University of Southern California
Certified Clinical Instructor
Instructed over two dozen PT students with several that went on to gain employment at our facility. Mentor students from initail training phase to becoming Entry Level Therapists ready for state board exams. Worked in conjunction with the Universities staff to provide a enriching experience that can be taken into the Health Care environment.