Madeline Salach
Denver
Summary
Compassionate physical therapist with two years of experience delivering tailored care plans for medically complex geriatric clients at Balfour Senior Living. Expertise in functional mobility, injury recovery, pain management, and fall prevention across outpatient and home health environments, prioritizing patient safety and independence. Completed clinical internships in orthopedic, pediatric, neurological, and geriatric rehabilitation settings. Strong communication skills and ability to build patient rapport, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration for improved health outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist, DPT
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
Denver
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered skilled physical therapy services to outpatient and home health clients with emphasis on medically complex geriatric patients residing in independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities.
- Applied insights from orthopedic, pediatric, and geriatric internships combined with patient values and best evidence to optimize clinical practice.
- Coordinated efforts with interdisciplinary teams, including speech and occupational therapists, PTAs, and health and wellness directors to refine patient care approaches for senior living residents.
- Recorded objective examinations, patient progress, and treatment interventions in EMRs, including WebPT and RainTree.
- Advocated for physical therapy services within senior living communities, and engaged in peer-to-peer reviews aimed at maximizing patient services and outcomes.
- Created individualized home exercise programs and tracked outcomes for senior living residents and outpatient therapy clients using LIMBER.
- Provided education and communication to families, caregivers, staff, and other healthcare professionals regarding care continuums, safety procedures, and patient needs.
Student Physical Therapist
Center for Independence - Conductive Education
Countryside
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with Occupational Therapists and Conductive Educators to deliver age-appropriate physical therapy interventions for pediatric and young adult patients with neurological conditions, primarily Cerebral Palsy.
- Facilitated professional communication with parents and legal guardians to enhance patient outcomes and functional progress.
- Provided tailored physical therapy interventions focused on improving mobility for patients primarily diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Physical Therapy, Psychology Minor
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05-2019
High School Diploma -
Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale, IL05-2015
Skills
- Relationship building
- Treatment planning
- Efficient EMR documentation
- Exercise prescription and progress monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Geriatric and orthopedic care
Timeline
Physical Therapist, DPT
PT Solutions Physical Therapy
07.2023 - Current
Student Physical Therapist
Center for Independence - Conductive Education
08.2022 - 10.2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
Governors State University
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Physical Therapy, Psychology Minor
University of Dayton
High School Diploma -
Hinsdale Central High School