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Sandy Barclay

North Vancouver, District Of,BC

Summary

Enthusiastic physical therapist with 10 years of experience working on developing patient specific treatments within the outpatient setting with focus on treating patients with orthopedic and vestibular conditions. Continuously driven to further my education with advanced education and certifications in vestibular rehabilitation and concussion management and dry needling. Experienced in starting and overseeing wheelchair seating and mobility clinic. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating-want to add something about being team player



Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist

Adventist Health System
04.2016 - Current
  • Evaluate and oversee evaluation and treatment of 10-12 Veterans per day with functional impairments as result of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions including general orthopedic conditions, post-operative patients, post-stroke patients, Parkinson’s disease, and vestibular conditions.
  • Lead and developed bi-monthly wheelchair seating and mobility, collaborating with supplier ATPs, and performing follow up care to assess continued safe use of prescribed equipment.
  • Deliver specialty care for variety of vestibular conditions and have established strong working relationship with vestibular audiologist at home site and receive direct referrals to evaluate and treat Veterans with variety of vestibular conditions to improve care locally.
  • Provide hands on training to new grad PTs and PTAs regarding different manual therapy/soft tissue mobilization techniques to shoulder/ankle/knee.
  • Supervise and communicate with 2 physical therapy assistants regarding Veteran's current treatment plans including changes to plan of cares.
  • Established physical therapy student internship program as Savannah CBOC
  • Clinical instructor to 5 physical therapy students, with additional time spent creating additional educational materials for students, particularly in vestibular rehab.

Physical Therapist

Adventist Health System
06.2014 - 04.2016
  • Independently assessed and provided general physical therapy for orthopedics, joint surgeries/replacements, traumatic brain injuries and vestibular disorders.
  • Completed initial evaluations on variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, and vestibular patients utilizing appropriate tests and measures based on Veterans functional limitations to establish appropriate plan of care.
  • Performed daily treatments that include exercises with focus on strengthening, range of motion, neuromuscular re-education, vestibular reintegration, posture and mechanics, manual therapy with joint mobilization, thrust mobilization, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue mobilization, and trigger point release.
  • Provided patient and family education focusing on their condition and benefits of conservative approach with physical therapy.
  • Assessed and issued patients appropriate assistive devices and other durable medical equipment to improve ambulation and ensure home safety.
  • Attended monthly multidisciplinary meetings and reached out to other PM&R staff regarding patient care and situations where specialty referral was required.
  • Managed, worked cohesively with, and communicated with 6 physical therapy assistants to help handle Veterans care from daily treatments to discharge.
  • Supervised and provided clinical education/training of 2 physical therapy students and 1 physical therapy assistant student.

Physical Therapist

Adventist Health System
11.2014 - 03.2016
  • Completed initial evaluations and assess patients in their home following recent hospitalizations or inability to leave home.
  • Developed plan of care for each individual patient, including frequency to achieve goals based on use of objective outcome measures.
  • Assessed generalized mobility, safe use of assistive devices, endurance, strength, transitional activities, and overall safety in home.
  • Educated patients on ways to improve gait mechanics, educate on use of assistive devices and improve overall endurance to increase patient's ability to safely leave their home.
  • Provided instruction on home exercise program to improve strength and mobility.
  • Advised caregivers safety techniques to improve transfers and decrease risk of caregiver injury.
  • Instructed patients on use of assistive devices at home and ensure safe use of devices.

Physical Therapist

Adventist Health System
07.2012 - 05.2014
  • Evaluated and oversaw treatment of 15-16 patients daily with functional impairments as result of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
  • Completed initial evaluations, established plan of care, oversaw care, modified treatment plans, performed discharge planning, and made changes to plan of care based on patient progression.
  • Performed daily treatments that included exercises with focus on strengthening, range of motion, posture, neuromuscular re-education through balance and proprioception exercises, manual therapy with joint mobilizations, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue mobilization, trigger point release, and dry needling.
  • Provided patient supervision and clinical education/training of 2 physical therapy assistant students with additional time spent assessing and discussing patient treatment plans, proof reading student documentation, and conducting student assessments.
  • Established communication with orthopedic surgeons in community regarding patients following surgery to discuss progress and obtain protocols to assist with patients plan of care.
  • Followed all Medicare guidelines and attend company physical therapy meetings to learn updates on use of G-codes for accurate billing and documentation.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Movement And Sports Science

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2008

Skills

  • Team player but able to work autonomously
  • Advocate for patient care and ongoing needs
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong Communication skills both verbally and through body language
  • Experience with wheelchair seating and mobility
  • Certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Management
  • Dry Needling Certifications

Accomplishments

  • Created new programs for Veterans including monthly fall prevention information sessions, weekly fall prevention and balance retraining exercise class, and group TENS classes
  • Developed and implemented new employee and student orientation manuals for PM&R department
  • Instituted first Power Mobility clinic at satellite location
  • Established a curriculum to allow students to complete internships at the Savannah VA CBOC
  • Delivered PM&R department wide in-service on BPPV
  • Provided in-service for all hospital Physical Therapy Staff (inpatient, rehab, and outpatient) to educate on fundamental dry needling including background, indication for treatment, response to treatment, and current evidence regarding treatment and outcomes.
  • VA ICARE Award for Commitment-November 2019
  • VA ICARE Award for Commitment-October 2021
  • Awarded Clinical Instructor of the Year 2015 for all Physical Therapy Staff (inpatient, rehab, and outpatient)-VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

Certification

  • Integrative Dry Needling Foundation Course-Neurologic Dry Needling for Pain Management and Sports Rehabilitation
  • KinetaCore Functional Dry Needling -Level One Certification
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion Certification-The American Institute of Balance
  • APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Adventist Health System
04.2016 - Current

Physical Therapist

Adventist Health System
11.2014 - 03.2016

Physical Therapist

Adventist Health System
06.2014 - 04.2016

Physical Therapist

Adventist Health System
07.2012 - 05.2014

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy

University of Utah

Bachelor of Arts - Movement And Sports Science

Purdue University
  • Integrative Dry Needling Foundation Course-Neurologic Dry Needling for Pain Management and Sports Rehabilitation
  • KinetaCore Functional Dry Needling -Level One Certification
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion Certification-The American Institute of Balance
  • APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program

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