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Hiking, running, gardening, traveling abroad and time with friends and family.
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Rachel Tate

San Marcos

Summary

I feel blessed to be in a field of expertise that allows me to come face to face with patients that are in need of physical therapy and be able to provide them with personalized care and compassion as I apply my therapy skills and knowledge.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist

California Children's Services, CCS - Shasta Co.
01.2013 - 08.2021
  • Evaluated children for physical therapy needs and developed treatment plans for children that qualified for California Children's Services, ages birth - 21 years.
  • Progressed children through their treatment plan under the direction of the prescribing physician.
  • Evaluated for Durable Medical Equipment needs and orthotics.
  • Participated in Medical Therapy Clinics with the child, parents, physician and equipment vendors.
  • Supervised a physical therapy assistant.
  • Instructed caregivers in Home Exercise Programs for the children.

Physical Therapist

Indep. Contrator For Far Northern Regional Center
04.2007 - 10.2015
  • Contracted with the Early Intervention Program of Far Northern Regional Center as a physical therapist.
  • Provided in-home evaluations and therapy services for children aged birth - 3 years of age.
  • Instructed parents/caregivers in Home Exercise Programs for their children.
  • Evaluated children for necessary Durable Medical Equipment and orthotics.
  • Participated in Individual Family Service Plans.

Physical Therapist

Indep. Contractor - Cresswell Physical Therapy
07.2000 - 12.2000
  • Contracted with Cresswell Physical Therapy - an outpatient orthopedic facility that asked me to fill in a day or two a week to allow the owner/therapist time off.
  • Evaluated and treated orthopedic patients.
  • I resigned from this position due to the birth of my 3rd child.

Physical Therapist

Burch Physical Therapy
10.1996 - 01.1997
  • Developed and instructed a Prenatal/Postpartum exercise class while I, myself, was pregnant with my 1st child.
  • Weekly classes held with educational material presented followed by a group exercise session.
  • I resigned from this position due to the birth of my 1st child.

Physical Therapist

Crestwood - Skilled Nursing Facility
10.1995 - 10.1996
  • Evaluated and treated geriatric patients in a skilled nursing facility.
  • Resigned from this position due to the birth of my 1st child.

Education

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
05.1995

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
05.1995

Bachelor of Science - Physical. Education - Sports Physiology Emphasis

Biola University
La Mirada, CA
05.1991

Skills

  • Initial evaluations and reassessments
  • Pediatric experience
  • Early intervention experience
  • Geriatric experience
  • Orthopedic experience
  • Neurological rehabilitation
  • Functional mobility improvement
  • Gait analysis
  • Able to assess for bracing needs
  • Therapeutic massage
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Prosthetic training
  • Treatment Planning
  • Exercise planning
  • Balance training
  • Home exercise programs

Certification

  • Physical Therapist License (PT) - California Board of Physical Therapy.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification (BLS - CPR and AED) – American Heart Association.
  • TheraTogs certified

Hiking, running, gardening, traveling abroad and time with friends and family.

I thoroughly enjoy being outside and pretty much any activity in the beautiful, great outdoors.  Another deep love of mine is traveling here in the States or abroad.  And I am blessed with friends and family that I love experiencing life with.

Timeline

Physical Therapist

California Children's Services, CCS - Shasta Co.
01.2013 - 08.2021

Physical Therapist

Indep. Contrator For Far Northern Regional Center
04.2007 - 10.2015

Physical Therapist

Indep. Contractor - Cresswell Physical Therapy
07.2000 - 12.2000

Physical Therapist

Burch Physical Therapy
10.1996 - 01.1997

Physical Therapist

Crestwood - Skilled Nursing Facility
10.1995 - 10.1996

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Loma Linda University

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Loma Linda University

Bachelor of Science - Physical. Education - Sports Physiology Emphasis

Biola University

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