Jalesa Perkins, DPT, CSRS, LAT, ATC
Gallatin
Summary
Passionate Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment, evaluation skills, and experience with an array of neurological and orthopedic conditions. While providing a supportive environment conducive to addressing the individual's needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex neurological and orthopedic conditions while providing interdisciplinary care while also working closely with the patient's family for discharge planning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Lead Physical Therapist of the young stroke and traumatic brain injury team with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, fall prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Trained new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding policies and standards of care.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Athletic Training
Tusculum College
Greeneville, TN12.2017
Skills
- Neurorehabilitation
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Stroke Support, Education, and Rehabilitation
- Traumatic Brain Injury Education and Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Staff education and training
- Injury and Fall Prevention
- CPR training
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Organized
- Attentive and Flexible
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist: Tennessee
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
- Lokomat Nanos Trainer
- Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer
- Basic Life Support CPR certified: valid until 1/31/2025
Timeline
Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - Athletic Training
Tusculum College
- Licensed Physical Therapist: Tennessee
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
- Lokomat Nanos Trainer
- Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer
- Basic Life Support CPR certified: valid until 1/31/2025
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