Rachael Brovitz, PT / DPT

Experience

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  S.O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2013

  Undergraduate Research Intern

  -Researched the biomechanics and behavioral patterns of migratory fish through scientific papers and current data as well as collecting in the fied data.-Aided in conducting experiments on behavioral responses of anadromous and potomodromous fishes to hydraulic conditions. -Organized and applied statistical analysis to data to assist in bioengineering of fish passage structures.

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  BayCare Health System-Morton Plant Hospital

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Student Physical Therapist

  -Evaluated and treated patients with cases of varying levels of complexity on multiple different floors, including ICU, ER, Ortho, and Cardiac units in 687-bed acute-care hospital.-Supervised PTA's in interventions including bed mobility, breathing techniques, car transfers, and gait/AD training.-Participated in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, social workers, and case managers to coordinate appropriate discharge settings and eliminate barriers to home return.-Established working relationships with other rehab professionals including PT's, OT's, and SLP's and collaborated with team during regularly scheduled care conferences to ensure optimal client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.-Emphasized importance of precaution adherence including post-operative WB and ROM restrictions to ensure safety and minimize risk of serious complications.-Promoted importance of health by educating patients on effects of immobility, motivating individuals to engage in therapeutic activities, and ensure continued follow through. Show less

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  ATI Physical Therapy

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Student Physical Therapist

  -Participated in community event providing medical consultations to high school students by performing 30+ screenings, contributing to coordinated effort to enhance adolescent health and overall wellbeing.-Applied manual therapy, passive/active ROM and muscle energy techniques with modalities including cupping, kinesiotape and neuromuscular re-education with e-stim to reduce pain and accomplish patient-specific goals.-Augmented functional mobility in patients with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses such as Parkinson's, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, stenosis, spondylolisthesis and discogenic issues.-Provided educational interventions to patients, caregivers, and family by adapting communication style to meet needs of specific audiences and ensure comprehension of instructions.-Conducted in-service exploring research on superior sport-specific protocols to optimize safe return to play in gymnasts, basketball players, and soccer athletes. Show less

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  Arizona Sports Physical Therapy

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Student Physical Therapist

  -Managed high-volume caseload of 20+ patients per day, assessing and treating pediatric through geriatric populations with ages ranging from 8-91 years old.-Provided solution-based care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge (with surgical cases including THA, TKA, RTC, ACL, TSA, and meniscus repair).-Consistently produced timely and accurate documentation in compliance with billing regulations using system: WebPT.-Evaluated athletes' movement patterns and functional limitations to develop sport-specific interventions that optimized return to play time, and reduced risk of re-injury.-Stayed abreast of current research by attending professional development opportunities and reviewing publications to identify treatments supported by evidence-based practice. Show less

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  Recovia

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2023

  Physical Therapist

  -Excelled in management of full-time caseload of 60+ patients (8-12/day) with > 90% of clients deemed medically "complex."-Entrusted with daily supervision of 2-3 PTA's, often acting as sole PT.-Consistently exceeded productivity standards of 40 visits a week in addition to surpassing company averages for client retention and drop-out rates.-Trained 50+ team members of all interdisciplinary departments by providing both verbal instruction on polices and procedures and visual demonstration by allowing new staff to shadow treatment sessions.-Performed initial evaluations to diagnose and develop treatment plans for 1000+ patients. Show less

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  ApexNetwork Physical Therapy

  Feb 2024 - now

  Clinic Manager | Physical Therapist

  -Implemented innovative marketing strategies, increasing patient awareness and attracting new clients to brand new clinic.-Fostered a culture of accountability among staff members, instilling an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality care services across all aspects of the organization's operations.-Budgeted for resources to control expenditure and maximize profits.-Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.-Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.-Optimized clinic efficiency by managing schedules, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and delegating tasks among staff members. Show less