Home Health Physical Therapist Expert Witness

EDUCATION:

MPT, 1995, Magna Cum Laude
B.S., Physical Therapy Major, Psychology Minor, 1993, Summa Cum Laude
President of Physical Therapy Class
California State University, Fresno

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

PARKINSON’S FOCUS
Exercise-Induced Neuroplasticity in Parkinson’s Disease, 2021
Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome: Differential Diagnosis & Management, 2021
High Intensity Gait Training for Neurologic Clients, 2021
Clinical Application in Neurology: Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinson’s Plus, 2021
Physical Therapy Management of People with Advanced Parkinson’s Disease, 2017

SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY FOCUS
Enhance Your Running Game by Strengthening Your Hips, 2021
Sports Nutritional Principles for Training & Recovery – Strategies to Optimize Performance, 2017
Running-Related Injury: Integrating Video Analysis into Clinical Decision Making, 2018
Function: the foot bone is connected to the head bone; Functional Evaluation, 2017
Managing Foot & Ankle Pathology on the Distance Runner, 2017
Evaluation & Treatment of the Athletic Knee, 2005

WOUND CARE FOCUS
Locomotion Wound Care Seminar by Linda Lindholme, 2000
9th Annual Conference on Wound Care by Carrie Sussman, 1997
Modalities in Wound Care by Michelle Cameron, 1997

PAIN MANAGEMENT FOCUS
Application of Pain Science, 2021
Physical Therapy for Patients with Persistent Pain, 2021
Patient-Centered Strategies to Managing Geriatric Chronic Pain in Home Health, 2018

SPINE & BACK FOCUS
Series: Diagnostic Imaging of the Spine: Primary Care & Daily Decision-Making, 2021
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Assessment & Physical Therapy Interventions, 2020
Back Education & Training-Institute of Physical Art, 2003
Evaluation and Treatment of the Upper Quarter by Peter Edgelow MS, PT, 1995
Ergonomics in the Practice of Physical Therapy by Jerry Lee Ph.D., PT, 1995

ETHICS & DOCUMENTATION FOCUS
Ethics in Action – A Legal & Therapy Perspective, 2021
Justifying Medical Necessity in Documentation: Screens to Skilled Services, 2021
Medicare Documentation Update: Describing Skill Related to Discharge Planning & Maintaining Programing, 2017
Setting Quality Goals in Home Health PT, Incorporation Objective Testing & Outcome Measures, 2017

GERIATRICS FOCUS

• High Intensity Interval Training in Home Health: HIIT the Ground Running, 2021
• High Intensity Exercise in the Older Adult, 2021
• Alterations in Muscle Tone: Diagnosis & Management, 2021
• Reducing Hospital Readmissions for Patients with Pulmonary & Cardiac Issues, 2020
• Fall Management: Evidence-Based Intervention for Screening & Intervention, 2020

FOOT & ANKLE FOCUS

• Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle by Tom McPoil, 1994
• Splinting & Casting of the Foot & Ankle, by Beverly Cusac, 1994

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PRIVATE HOME HEALTH CO. 2016 to Present
Independent Physical Therapy Contractor
Provide comprehensive physical therapy services to referral patients of a private organization in Southern California. Evaluate and treat ambulatory patients with extensive post-procedure rehabilitation needs after total hip or knee replacements, spinal surgeries, CVA, cardio/pulmonary complications, and deconditioning.

Private HOME HEALTH, 2002 to Present
Senior Physical Therapist
Actively participate in agency annual quality improvement reviews, and quarterly patient assessments. Evaluate, treat, and progress patients to increase functionality in the home health setting for gait training, transfer training, balance and strength, and home safety.

CORINTHIAN HOME HEALTH, 2005 to 2018
Contracted Home Health Physical Therapist
Worked with large, assisted living facilities to manage and assist new discharge patients with specific needs related to TKR, THR, dehydration, CVA, TIA, Parkinson’s Disease, diabetes, falls, balance deficits, gait difficulties, and movement abnormalities.

VISTA HOME HEALTH, 2001 to 2015
Contracted Home Health Physical Therapist
Treated a variety of patient illnesses and cases, knowledge of OASIS open and discharge HMO procedures, Medicare and private pay patients.

SHERMAN OAKS HOSPITAL, 2000 to 2008
Weekend Physical Therapist
Worked in the specialty acute, burn, and post-surgical units.

VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, VAN NUYS, 2001 to 2002
Staff Physical Therapist for Acute Rehab Facility
Evaluated and treated patients in acute TKR and THR, CVA, spinal surgery recovery, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, diabetes cases.

LOCOMOTION / WINDSOR TERRACE, VAN NUYS, 2000 to 2001
Director of Rehabilitation for Contract SNF Facility
Managed PPS, Part B and patient population screening, treating therapist programs, and marketed the facility to the community. Attended meetings, managed staff payroll, and consulted with patient families on discharge planning and readiness.

SAN CLEMENTE HOSPITAL, 1996 to 2000
Lead Physical Therapist on TCU, Staff therapist on Med-Surge, ICU and outpatient sections including Evaluation and treatment of ortho, neuro, and debilitated patients. Directed aides and trained the community on wound care. Managed PPS for rehab team.

REHAB ALLIANCE, ORANGE, 1998 to 1999
Director of Rehabilitation for two SNF facilities
Managed staffing for PT, OT and Speech; patient flow for facility, attended rehabilitation/Medicare meetings, screened residents for decline, evaluated incoming patients for skilled service.

TRI-THERAPY REHAB, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, 1996 to 1998
Director of Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Developed policy and procedure manual for Rehab Agency and assisted in its licensing. Participated in FDA study for new wound care treatment.

REHAB ALLIANCE/ST. MARY DESERT VALLEY HOSPITAL, APPLE VALLEY, 1996
Staff Physical Therapist
Evaluated and treated outpatient orthopedic, acute, transitional care patients.

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