Kelly Spires
Nashville
Summary
Determined Physical Therapist proficient in utilizing variety of physical therapy modalities to treat pain, improve mobility and restore function. Skilled in patient education to help individuals understand diagnosis and treatments. Advises and supports patients and families on issues related to physical rehabilitation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Floater
STAR Physical Therapy
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
Student Physical Therapist
Diamond Performance & Rehab
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Contact Number: (404) 556-2100
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Treated young athletes primarily baseball players at the middle, high school, and college level.
- Assisted in implementing proper return-to-sport rehabilitation
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
Student Physical Therapist
Memorial Satilla Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Contact Number: (912) 283-3030
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Treated patients with various diagnoses and followed up with postoperative procedures in an acute care setting
- Proficient with Meditech EHR
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Completed rounds with healthcare staff and made discharge recommendations.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
Student Physical Therapist
Rehab Advantage and Sports Medicine
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Contact Number: (478) 275-1800
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Treated patients ranging from teenagers to older adults presenting with musculoskeletal impairments in the general outpatient setting
- Proficient with WebPT EMR
- Provided exceptional patient care by consistently seeking feedback from both patients and supervising therapists on areas for improvement or intervention modifications.
- Maximized patient adherence to treatment plans through effective communication, motivational strategies, and clear goal-setting processes.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program -
Georgia Southern University
05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
Georgia Southern University
05.2021
Associates of Science in Health and Human Performance -
South Georgia State College
05.2019
Skills
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Disaster Recovery
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Collecting Vitals
- Geriatric Care
- Evidence-Based Interventions
- Patient Education Skills
- Active Listening
- Gait Analysis
- Clinical Reasoning
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Physical Therapist License (PT) - Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification (BLS) – American Heart Association.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Floater
STAR Physical Therapy
08.2024 - Current
Student Physical Therapist
Diamond Performance & Rehab
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Memorial Satilla Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
Student Physical Therapist
Rehab Advantage and Sports Medicine
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
Georgia Southern University
Associates of Science in Health and Human Performance -
South Georgia State College
- Physical Therapist License (PT) - Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification (BLS) – American Heart Association.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program -
Georgia Southern University
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