Hillary Lozano
Morganton
Summary
Health care professional with extensive experience evaluating and treating diverse patient populations. Demonstrates a strong background in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and community engagement. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective teamwork and strategic planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and treated patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurologic and cardiopulmonary dysfunctions.
- Attended interdisciplinary team meetings primarily in the ICU to discuss patient progress, goals of care and needs.
- Assisted with new hire orientations.
Physical Therapist
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Fairbanks
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Evaluated and treated students with a variety of disabilities to improve safety, access and participation in their educational programs.
- Collaborated with school staff to integrate accommodations and gross motor programs into students' daily routines.
- Participated in interdisciplinary sessions with occupational therapists, speech therapists, paraprofessionals and teachers of the visually impaired to enhance students’ participation in the school environment.
- Advocated for appropriate services beyond the school district to support student needs.
Physical Therapist
St. Thomas More Hospital
Canon City
06.2010 - 03.2022
- Evaluated and treated patients of all ages with a variety of musculoskeletal, neurologic, cardiovascular and respiratory problems in outpatient, acute and skilled nursing facility settings.
- Supervised PTAs and rehab techs to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Worked with a small group of rehab and orthopedic staff members to create an interdepartmental, comprehensive total joint replacement program.
Assistant Varsity, Head Junior Varsity Softball Coach
Canon City High School
Canon City
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted organizing and leading daily practices focusing on skill development, teamwork and strategy.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to evaluate player progress and refine team strategy and training plans.
- Mentored student-athletes on performance, sportsmanship and academics.
- Assisted with coordinating and advertising fundraising events.
Co-Founder, CEO
HiLo Custom Tees
Canon City
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Co-founded and grew a custom printing startup specializing in apparel, sports uniforms and branded merchandise for schools, teams and local businesses.
- Built business from the ground up managing operations, finances, pricing and marketing.
- Fostered long-term client relationships through exceptional customer service and customized solutions.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in mathematics
Augustana College
Sioux Falls, SD05-2007
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Electronic medical records (Cerner, Epic, Meditech)
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic documentation
- Analytical thinking
- Effective time management
- Team collaboration
- Communication proficiency
- Motivated self-starter
- Patient education
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist, Colorado, PTL:00010805, 06/14/10, 10/31/24
- Licensed Physical Therapist, Alaska, 192445, 04/06/22, 06/30/24
- Licensed Physical Therapist, North Carolina, Active P22224, 05/15/23, 01/31/26
- Lymphedema Therapist Certification, Klose Training Academy 12/01/11
- Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification, 04/30/23
- Medbridge Certification: Documentation - Reporting Skill and Progress
- Currently working on Google Data Analytics Certification - SQL, Excel, Tableau, R
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Frye Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
08.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Varsity, Head Junior Varsity Softball Coach
Canon City High School
07.2019 - 11.2021
Co-Founder, CEO
HiLo Custom Tees
02.2018 - 05.2021
Physical Therapist
St. Thomas More Hospital
06.2010 - 03.2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in mathematics
Augustana College