Jill Coppin
Eureka
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist with 20 years of neuro therapy experience at Mercy, specializing in TBI. Proven ability to enhance patient mobility through customized treatment plans and strong patient relationships. Skilled in assistive device assessment and treatment planning, while mentoring peers and fostering collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Mercy
09.2002 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as bracing needs or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- 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.
- Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Mentored new physical therapists, fostering a supportive learning environment and sharing clinical expertise.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
- Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to continuously enhance skills as a Physical Therapist.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Served as mentor for 24 Physical Therapy students as well as mentor to new staff with complex patients; partnered with many new graduate OTs.
- Provided multiple inservices for collegues recently; including speaking to large groups educating on the documentation system; educated on orthotics; lite gait; TBI behaviors; as well as neuro hacks I've picked up over the years
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2001
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Assistive device assessment
- Treatment planning
- Patient mobility improvement
- 20 years of neuro therapy experience
- TBI specialty
Accomplishments
- Trained and oriented 24 new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
- Consistently recognized by peers for outstanding achievement in working with patients with neurological disorders
Mercy Service award winner 2014, 2024
Won the Mercy Service award in 2014- as I served as a full time PT - who was recognized/mentioned most by patients and their families; took on a leadership role on the weekends- often working extra hours so both the patients could be seen and nothing administrative fell through the cracks as well. At the time I did many home evals; and learned so much about implementing home environment into my daily treatments
In 2024 I won that award a second time (first ever feat at Mercy Rehab!) - for taking more of a leadership position as a staff PT with the most experience. I often serve as a reference person and am consulted if a newer PT becomes stumped with how to progress a pt; strange stair situation; ect. I also seek to serve my patients in any way that I can as I keep a clothing stash for those who don't have any; and have a surplus of DME that I issue my patients when they can't afford their own. I also try to give my patients all the time and attention I have; and seek to give good quality treatments that are relevant to the patient
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Mercy
09.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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