Sharon Harrison
Lake Havasu City
Summary
Professional with background in clinic management, physical rehabilitation and patient care. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, patient assessment, and treatment planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make a meaningful impact in patient recovery and well-being. Dedicated to the growth of services and the individuals providing those services.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Havasu Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Became diversified in patient care by being one of the only therapists providing services in acute care, skilled nursing unit and outpatient PT.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed high-volume caseload and charted in a timely manner.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Utilized advanced manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain symptoms in a variety of patient populations.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness and reducing the risk of recurrence.
Director of Physical Therapy
South County Orthopedic Specialists
01.2003 - 11.2021
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development.
- Reviewed accounts of medical records to troubleshoot billing issues.
- Implemented innovative technologies to enhance treatment effectiveness, such as telehealth services.
- Mentored junior therapists for professional growth, sharing knowledge and expertise in various therapeutic approaches.
- Conducted meetings with team to discuss patients progress, discharge planning and patient plans of care.
- Grew clinic revenue by expanding service offerings and attracting new patients through targeted marketing efforts.
- Led strategic planning efforts that aligned with company objectives to expand service lines within the department.
- Fostered a positive work environment that supported collaboration among team members while maintaining high ethical standards.
- Established physical therapy operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements and determining productivity and quality patient-service strategies.
- Established strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering a collaborative approach to patient treatment planning.
- Approved and monitored clinic expenses relating to supplies, equipment, and staffing.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives promoting physical therapy benefits for injury prevention and overall health improvement.
- Streamlined clinic operations for increased efficiency, optimizing patient scheduling and staff allocation.
- Increased patient satisfaction, consistently providing compassionate care and clear communication.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona06-1999
Skills
- Home exercise programs
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Balance training
- Injury prevention
- Clinical reasoning
- Patient relations
- Therapeutic exercises
- Functional mobility
- Geriatric therapy
Faculty Award
Chosen by the entire faculty of the Physical Therapy Program at Western University of Health Sciences to receive the Faculty Award, given to the best overall performing student.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Havasu Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Director of Physical Therapy
South County Orthopedic Specialists
01.2003 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Western University of Health Sciences
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