Justin Krepps
Fallentimber
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist with extensive experience at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, specializing in patient care and personnel management. Proven track record in improving program evaluation scores by 12% and developing effective treatment plans. Adept at fostering patient relations and ensuring quality assurance in rehabilitation services. Committed to enhancing functional independence and patient outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Penn Highlands Clearfield
Clearfield
01.2024 - Current
- Provide evidence-based care for a variety of outpatient conditions, including orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation.
- Specialize in vestibular rehabilitation, treating patients with dizziness, vertigo, and balance dysfunctions.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and strategies to promote functional independence.
THERAPY MANAGER
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center-DLP
Johnstown
09.2008 - 05.2023
- Provides patient care: Inpatient rehab unit, transitional care unit, acute care, swing bed and outpatient.
- Direct reports 23, including 3 supervisors. Rehab staff includes support staff, Occupational, Physical and Speech therapist.
- Responsible for rehab services operations at Miners Medical Center, Meyersdale Medical Center, Crichton Rehab and Transitional Care Unit.
- Reviewed patient caseloads to determine productivity levels.
- Recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent therapists to provide care and services.
- Developed a PRN staff of 10+ FTE to provide coverage through rehab services at seven locations.
- Recruited and selected highly talented individuals to join the team and bring expertise to the organization.
- Led outcomes committee team of nursing, therapy and payment specialist through continuous improvement of patient care over the past 18 months.
- Improved program evaluation model score by 14 points or 12%.
- At the onset of Covid crisis, an organization process was established to reallocate staff to screening stations to effectively utilize labor during the initial decrease in census.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown
05.2007 - 09.2008
- Taught patients and families about self-care treatments and exercises that can be completed at home.
- Initiated appropriate intervention programs for patients suffering from accidents, illnesses, and injuries.
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
- Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
- Customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet specific needs of individual patients.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown
09.1997 - 05.2007
- Provided patient care: inpatient rehab facility, SNF, outpatient, acute care.
- Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits in collaboration and direction of the physical therapist.
- Contributed to patient care plan development and monitoring in an outpatient setting.
- Checked calendars and scheduled patient appointments to minimize wait times.
- Called upon physicians to give updates on patient care.
- Observed patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on responses and progress, providing results to physical therapists.
- Assessed patients for available range of motion and current vital signs to optimize treatment plans.
- Assisted with treatment administration, therapeutic massages and physical therapy exercises.
- IRF attended a team conference, collaborated with the care team to discuss patient treatment plans and progress.
- IRF participated in the development of brain injury treatment team policies and procedures. Primary treating clinician.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Neumann University
Aston Mills, Pa05.2007
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist assistant
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, Pa05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Secondary Education
Saint Francis College
Loretto, Pa05.1991
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient relations
- Personnel management
- Performance metrics
- Quality assurance controls
- Patient safety
- Health information systems
- Facility oversight
- Schedule management
- Hospital coordination
Volunteer Experience
- Reade Township Recreation Association, Blandburg, PA, Board member, current treasurer, 2007-present
- Glendale Baseball Association, Irvona, PA, Board member - various seats - fundraising, 2007-2016
- Youth basketball coach, 6 years
- Youth baseball coach, 12 years
- Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge - 574, Coalport, PA
Timeline
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Penn Highlands Clearfield
01.2024 - Current
THERAPY MANAGER
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center-DLP
09.2008 - 05.2023
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
05.2007 - 09.2008
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
09.1997 - 05.2007
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Neumann University
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist assistant
Mount Aloysius College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Secondary Education
Saint Francis College
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