Audrey Ferguson
Dahlonega
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist with a robust background in orthopedic rehabilitation and a proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction at Benchmark Physical Therapy. Expert in manual therapy interventions, exercise prescription and fostering strong patient relationships, significantly improving therapy outcomes. Skilled in educating patients and peers, demonstrating exceptional communication and injury prevention techniques.
Energetic and compassionate individual with strong passion for helping patients achieve their physical health and rehabilitation goals. Well-versed in human anatomy and physiology, coupled with hands-on skills in therapeutic exercise and patient care. Committed to making meaningful impact on patient recovery and quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Benchmark Physical Therapy
06.2022 - Current
- Evaluates referred clients for diagnosis and treatment planning
- Acts as a consultant to family members, physicians, and other personnel
- Coordinates client's physical therapy schedule with other medical specialists to maintain quality of care
- Monitors and reevaluates the patient's performance
- Makes appropriate modifications to treatment plans as necessary
- Implement administrative policies, program and operations to meet the clinics mission
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Supervised and collaborated with PTA in order to develop strong professional relationship to guide patient care standards of practice and provide individualized patient care as a team
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Served as Clinical Coordinator for Benchmark Dahlonega, responsible for instruction and coordination of Physical Therapy Students and Undergraduate Student Interns
Athletic Trainer
PRN Healthcare
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
- Developed a positive rapport with student-athletes, promoting trust in the athletic training process.
- Assisted with event coverage coordination to ensure appropriate injury prevention strategies were implemented during competitions.
- Created and implemented strength and conditioning programs for athletes.
- Applied therapeutic modalities and procedures to treat injuries.
- Coordinated care with team doctors, athletes, families, and coaches.
- Delivered emergency care for injured athletes on field or at sporting events.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s injury status, recovery plan, and return-to-play timeline.
- Promoted health and well-being of student-athletes with implementation of injury prevention programs.
Administrative Assistant
Accupoint
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in website development projects, improving overall site functionality and aesthetics.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA05-2019
Skills
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Injury prevention
- Functional mobility
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Outpatient therapy background
- Student training
- Dry Needling
- Physical assessment
- Continuing education
- Movement form and techniques
- Gait analysis
Certification
- Physical Therapist License (PT) - Georgia Board of Physical Therapy. License number: PT015935
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)- Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. Certification: 2000035094
- Dry Needling Certification – Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments
- In the process of completing Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) - Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments
Continuing Education and Clinical Instructing
- DN1: Dry Needling 1- Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments
- DN 2: Dry Needling 2-Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments
- CDM: Clinical Decision Making- Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments
- SMT-1: High Velocity, Low Amplitude Manipulation of Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar and Sacroiliac Joints- American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- CTET: Cervicothoracic Examinations and Treatments -Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments
- LQET: Lower Quarter Examinations and Treatments-Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments
- UQET: Upper Quarter Examinations and Treatments-Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments
- MS: Medical Screening-Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments
- APTA: Clinical Instructor Training
- Clinical Instructor responsible for education and mentorship of physical therapy students of all experience levels during their time in Physical Therapy School
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Benchmark Physical Therapy
06.2022 - Current
Athletic Trainer
PRN Healthcare
06.2019 - 05.2022
Administrative Assistant
Accupoint
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Physical Therapist License (PT) - Georgia Board of Physical Therapy. License number: PT015935
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)- Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. Certification: 2000035094
- Dry Needling Certification – Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments
- In the process of completing Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) - Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Lynchburg
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Bridgewater College
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