Courtney Belt
Raleigh
Summary
Focused Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions. Experience in working with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients who are suffering from acute injury, chronic pain, pre/post-orthopedic operation in need of restoring normal movement and pain-free function.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina
05.2024 - Current
- Treated a variety of orthopedic conditions in individuals from 9 to 90 years old.
- Taught patients how to use braces and crutches to reduce pain.
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Promoted team efficiency by assisting colleagues with challenging cases or workload fluctuations as needed.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies and proper body mechanics to decrease the risk of reinjury.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to provide coordinated care for optimal patient outcomes.
Clinic Director/Lead Physical Therapist
Upstream Rehab - Benchmark PT
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Benchmark Physical Therapy clinic
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
Clinic Director/Lead Physical Therapist
Upstream Rehab - Fayetteville Orthopaedics
05.2011 - 12.2020
- Integrity Rehab Group in partnership with Fayetteville Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
- Served as a staff Physical Therapist for 7 years followed by 3 years as Clinic Director for both the PT and OT departments
- Performed baseline and job specific FCEs using EvalTech and Occupro systems with a kinesiophysical approach
- Served as Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) as well as Credentialed CI, mentoring dozens of students from nearby DPT programs
- Planned and efficiently supervised operations of 800-1000 patient-per-week orthopedic outpatient clinic as clinic director
- Supervised 37 licensed therapists and assistants, technicians, and office staff
- Used WebPT and Exscribe EMR to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulations
- Used company software to run and track specific clinic and therapist metrics to decrease waste and promote cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care as well as improve operations of the clinic
- Conducted team meetings and collaborated with partner surgeons to improve patient recovery and improve decision-making process
- Trained and oriented new physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and rehab techs
- Organized and prioritized workload and delegated responsibilities to other team members, as appropriate
- Served as Clinic Director for 3 years, while maintaining a patient caseload of 75% of total time
- Resigned due to relocation to Raleigh
Physical Therapist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
06.2010 - 05.2011
- Hampshire House SNF
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- 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.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
Physical Therapist
Manor Care
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Heartland Nursing Home/SNF
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Trained new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding policies and standards of care.
- Served as "back-up" Director of PT department
Physical Therapist
Preston Rehabilitation And Orthopedic PT
06.2005 - 05.2006
- Supervised clinical students, ATCs, and technicians.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Used pain management and relaxation techniques to reduce discomfort and stress.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
PRN Physical Therapist
BrightStar Care Home Care
01.2023 - Current
- BrightStar Care Cary
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Created individualized exercise programs to improve patient mobility and function.
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
PRN Physical Therapist
BroadRiver Rehab
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Village Green SNF
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
PRN Physical Therapist
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
10.2009 - 05.2011
- Home Health care
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
Education
Transitional Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Evidence in Motion Institute of Physical Therapy
Falls Church, VA04.2019
Master of Arts - Physical Therapy
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Human Performance And Health
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2004
Skills
- Manual Therapy Certification
- Dry Needling Certification
- Graston IASTM trained
- Clinical Instructor Certification
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Time Management Proficiency
- Staff Training
- Department/Clinic Management
- Data Evaluation
- Work Hardening programs and FCE evaluations
Certification
- Manual Therapy Certified
- Dry Needling Certified
- Certified FCE Evaluator (Arcon and Occupro systems)
- Credentialed CI
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina
05.2024 - Current
PRN Physical Therapist
BrightStar Care Home Care
01.2023 - Current
Clinic Director/Lead Physical Therapist
Upstream Rehab - Benchmark PT
10.2021 - 04.2024
PRN Physical Therapist
BroadRiver Rehab
05.2017 - 01.2020
Clinic Director/Lead Physical Therapist
Upstream Rehab - Fayetteville Orthopaedics
05.2011 - 12.2020
Physical Therapist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
06.2010 - 05.2011
PRN Physical Therapist
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
10.2009 - 05.2011
Physical Therapist
Manor Care
06.2006 - 06.2010
Physical Therapist
Preston Rehabilitation And Orthopedic PT
06.2005 - 05.2006
Transitional Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Evidence in Motion Institute of Physical Therapy
Master of Arts - Physical Therapy
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Performance And Health
West Virginia University
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