Shelley Wells-Tworek
Spring Valley Lake
Summary
Attentive Physical Therapist with strong foundation in physical therapy, delivering effective treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and reduce pain. Successfully developed and implemented rehabilitation programs, leading to improved patient outcomes. Proven expertise in manual therapy techniques and patient education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist, Director
Rancho Physical Therapy
03.2007 - Current
- Maintain a high level of clinical competency by attending continuing education courses focused on current best practices in the field of physical therapy.
- Develop successful marketing strategies to promote services offered at the clinic, increasing overall patient referrals and revenue generation.
- Provide regular progress reports to referring physicians, fostering strong relationships between healthcare providers involved in patient care management.
- Reduce injury recurrence rates by providing thorough patient education on proper body mechanics and self-care techniques.
- Streamline department operations by creating efficient scheduling systems for patients and staff members.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and ensure comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Improve patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized physical therapy treatment plans.
- Conduct performance evaluations for physical therapy staff members, identifying areas of improvement and growth opportunities.
- Serve as primary liaison between Physical Therapy Department and other departments such as Nursing and Physician teams for seamless integration of interdepartmental communication and care coordination.
- Conduct clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Evaluate physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Administer sports injury rehabilitation, facilitating return to pre-injury levels of activity.
- Extend post-operative rehabilitation to improve surgical outcomes and recovery.
- Discuss rehabilitation and reconditioning options to improve patients' function and quality of life.
Adjunt Professor
Chapman University, Victor Valley Campus
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Taught Food, Science and Nutrition courses, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students per class.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
Physical Therapist, Staff
Desert Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
01.2005 - 03.2007
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
PTLA/Aide
West Anaheim Medical Center
05.2003 - 01.2005
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress through detailed documentation of care provided during each shift.
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises, contributing to improved mobility and overall health for patients.
- Established trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Chapman University
Orange, Ca05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2001
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06-1999
Skills
- Manual therapy
- Clinical expertise
- Supervisory skills
- Functional mobility
- Injury prevention
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Post-surgical care
- Sports medicine
- Patient assessments
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Exercise planning
- Time management proficiency
- Evaluation writing
- Advanced case management
Timeline
Physical Therapist, Director
Rancho Physical Therapy
03.2007 - Current
Adjunt Professor
Chapman University, Victor Valley Campus
01.2007 - 08.2007
Physical Therapist, Staff
Desert Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
01.2005 - 03.2007
PTLA/Aide
West Anaheim Medical Center
05.2003 - 01.2005
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Chapman University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Chapman University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Victor Valley College
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