Elizabeth Coulter
Long Beach
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable physical therapist with 21 years of experience evaluating, effectively managing, and treating pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Dedicated to providing physical therapy services to students with various disabilities and severities, from mild impairments to more severe and fragile health conditions. Committed to delivering excellence in personalized treatment sessions for each student, in order to meet their goals. Excel in empathy, communication, and teamwork to facilitate student progress, to maximize their independence in the school setting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
School Physical Therapist
Pro Care Agency
Fullerton
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluation and assessment of students for the purpose of their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Writing reports, goals, treatment notes, progress reports, and attending IEP meetings throughout the year.
- Case management of student caseloads, scheduling, conferencing, and consultation with education specialists and other IEP team members as needed.
- Establish and implement individualized treatment plans for students with a variety of physical, neurological, medical, orthopedic, and neuromuscular disabilities and impairments, ranging from mild to severe, including home hospital and medically fragile students.
- Equipment recommendations, ordering of specialized equipment, and training of staff and aides working with students.
Physical Therapist
Providence Home Care
Anaheim
02.2014 - Current
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
- Worked collaboratively with the rehab team to ensure timely and efficient quality care for the patients we serve.
- Document appropriate and relevant required regulatory data for each evaluation and treatment to submit for coding and billing in a timely manner.
- Planned and maintained consistent workloads to schedule and treat patients within their home environment.
Physical Therapist
Hoag Hospital
Newport Beach
06.2004 - 02.2014
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Worked collaboratively with hospital staff and the rehab team to obtain orders and treat patients in the hospital inpatient setting, to assess strength, mobility, and safety for discharge.
- Documenting timely and accurately in the electronic health record.
- Attended continuing education courses relevant to physical therapy practice.
- Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.
- Demonstrated safe techniques for handling and positioning patients during exercise or therapy sessions.
- Teaching hospital staff body mechanics yearly for competency training.
- Instructor for 'fall-proof' classes for community-dwelling seniors in the outpatient department.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Chapman University
Orange06-2004
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Chapman University
Orange12-2001
Skills
- Student Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Adaptability
- Case management
- Equipment recommendations
- Autonomous
- Empathetic
- Collaborative
Timeline
School Physical Therapist
Pro Care Agency
08.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Providence Home Care
02.2014 - Current
Physical Therapist
Hoag Hospital
06.2004 - 02.2014
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Chapman University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Chapman University