Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Caitlin Gockel

Denver

Summary

Dynamic Physical Therapist with extensive experience in a hospital setting, specializing in complex neurological rehabilitation, geriatric population, and oncology rehabilitation. Proven ability in interdisciplinary collaboration and discharge planning, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in EMR documentation and effective communication, delivering tailored care plans that significantly improve mobility and quality of life for diverse patient populations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist

Collage Rehabilitation Partners
03.2025 - Current
  • Provide rehabilitation in the home and community with complex neurological population. The focus is to increase the quality of life.at home.

Physical Therapist

HCA Hospital
Plano And Lone Tree
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Reviewed patient records using the Meditech EMR system.
  • Provided inpatient care in a high-paced setting.
  • Communicated with multiple team members, including social workers, nurses, and medical providers.
  • Provided a home exercise program, equipment training, stair training, and family training to the orthopedic unit.

Physical Therapist

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Vancouver
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Provided care to the inpatient units, and the orthopedic day unit.
  • Provided flexibility and communication to assist with the day of discharges.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, including referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources as needed for continued care.
  • Instructed patients in proper use of equipment and therapeutic exercises.

Physical Therapist

Arbor Health
Morton
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided inpatient and outpatient care to an emergency-access hospital.
  • Provided care to their swing-bed unit which is a post acute rehabilitation floor in the hospital.
  • Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.
  • Conducted intake sessions with new patients to evaluate injuries and suggest possible treatment.

Physical Therapist

Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee
06.2020 - 11.2023
  • Managed multiple floors at a trauma level 1 hospital for a diverse group of patients with high medical complexity.
  • Specialize in oncology, vascular, general medicine, acute neurology, spinal cord, organ transplant, and orthopedic trauma floors.
  • Provided care in the different ICU units, including Neurological, Trauma, and Medical ICUs.
  • I became a float therapist, where I had to manage all different units and assist coworkers where help was needed each day.
  • Provided direct communications with the medical team.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
  • Worked closely with the neurological team and participated in our Disorder of Consciousness work group for TBI population.

Physical Therapist

Athletico
Burlington
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Provided outpatient care with a focus on orthopedic conditions and injuries.
  • Scheduled appointments with patients based on availability and severity of injury.
  • Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities designed to improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
  • Administered electrical stimulation using ultrasound machines or TENS units when needed.

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
05.2018

Bachelor of Exercise Science -

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI
05.2016

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Discharge planning
  • Equipment training
  • Neurological rehabilitation
  • Clinical decision making
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • BLS training
  • Active listening
  • Palliative Care Therapy
  • Manual therapy
  • EMR documentation
  • Multitasking Abilities

Certification

  • Colorado, #PTL.0020466
  • Wisconsin, #14418-24

Affiliations

  • ·Wheelchair staff where I was trained on how to assist with ordering specialize wheelchairs in coordination with the vendor of use. I also have been trained on pressure mapping.
  • Sunshine Committee where I organized events and provided celebratory acts for key life events for coworkers in order to provide positive work environment and increase the unity between staff.
  • Floor Mentor where I provided training and orientation for new staff to assist with a smooth transition.
  • Restraint Champion where I provided training and skill checks for staff members to ensure they were efficient on restraints to ensure safety for staff and patients
  • Physical Therapy Class President where I communicated and provided support among students and faculty to help accomplish assigned jobs.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Collage Rehabilitation Partners
03.2025 - Current

Physical Therapist

HCA Hospital
07.2024 - 02.2025

Physical Therapist

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
03.2024 - 06.2024

Physical Therapist

Arbor Health
12.2023 - 03.2024

Physical Therapist

Froedtert Hospital
06.2020 - 11.2023

Physical Therapist

Athletico
09.2019 - 04.2020

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

Carroll University

Bachelor of Exercise Science -

Carroll University
Caitlin Gockel