Ammon Birk

Experience

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  Missionary Training Center

  Sept 2008 - Apr 2012

  Language Instructor

  My duties included guiding missionaries through a nine-week Danish language course, coaching communication skills, and assisting with the creation of language curriculum.

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  McCombs & Associates Physical Therapy

  May 2009 - Jul 2009

  PT Tech

  My responsibilities involved guiding patients through exercises, conducting ultrasound, electrical stimulation, assisting in home health visits and building relationships with patients. I also helped plan and execute a 5k fund raiser.

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  Utah State Hospital Physical Therapy

  Aug 2009 - Nov 2009

  Volunteer

  During weekly visits I guided patients through exercises, observed their responses and interacted with them.

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  Spine Orthopedics and Sports Therapy

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

  Student Volunteer

  I observed as well as guided patients with rehabilitation exercises, and modalities.

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  Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

  May 2012 - May 2015

  Doctorate Student of Physical Therapy
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  Transitional Learning Center

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Student Physical Therapist

  Completed a four week clinical internship working in a neuro setting. Used a transdiciplinary approach to rehabilitate post-acute adult brain injury patients.

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  UMC South Plains Rehabilitation Center

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

  Student Physical Therapist

  Completed an eight-week clinical internship as a student physical therapist working in a neuro and pediatric setting. Prepared plan of care for patients and conducted interventions under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

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  Team Rehab at Zach’s Club

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Student Physical Therapist

  Completed an eight-week clinical internship as a student physical therapist working in a orthopedic out-patient clinic. Evaluating and treating patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

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  Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Student Physical Therapist
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  Fairfield Village Layton

  Mar 2015 - May 2015

  Student Physical Therapist
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  Life Care Centers of America

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

  Doctor of Physical Therapy

  ● Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in evidence based rehabilitation of patients with a variety of diagnosis in an out-patient as well as sub-acute setting ● Led out-patient care of an attached clinic and spear-headed a quality care and value driven overhaul of the clinic by changing location and significantly reducing cost of clinic while adding access to equipment to improve patient outcomes● Directed patient care in in-patient setting and managed PTAs and ancillary aide staff● Collaborated in creation of a specialized wound care and prevention team to improve patient outcomes Show less

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  Horizon Home Health and Hospice

  Nov 2015 - May 2017

  Doctor of Physical Therapy

  PRN physical Therapist at Horizon Home Health and hospice.

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  Heritage Health Services

  May 2017 - now

  Doctor Of Physical Therapy and Assistant Director of Rehabilitation

  ● Doctor of Physical Therapy and Assistant Director of Rehab specializing in evidence based practice of geriatrics and post surgical recovery in home setting● Assisted in launch of local HH branch with rapid growth from 2 clinical staff to 23 current staff ● Mentored local therapy team with emphasis on improving patient therapist interactions● Modernized rehab team to ensure clinical conduct matched medicare PDGM changes ensuring rehab profitability margins maintained throughout CMS changes while upholding patient satisfaction● Consistently and proactively recognized by patients on CAHPS survey results by patient satisfaction for 3 years+ ● Generated additional value to the company through marketing, collaborating with a variety of external health professionals, building relationships of trust and reliable referral sources as demonstrated by the rapid scaling of the branch● Created and directed classes focused on community education on a variety of health promotion topics● Demonstrated quick mastery of new software and managed training as the local designated “superuser” for new documentation software● Committed to efficient and high quality care through continued personal study of evidence based practice, group and individual coaching of rehab team and regular SMART goal setting Show less