john covilli

Performed a literature review of the newest and effective mental and physical health interventions specific to inmates. This led to the creation of a comprehensive mental and physical health and wellness program focused on improving overall inmate physical and mental health. Led a 10 person inter-professional health care team that included physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and nurses to implement the program to a large group of inmates. This gave inmates the opportunity to learn exercises and strategies to maintain and improve their physical and mental health both in and out of jail.

Researched and implemented manual rehabilitation techniques to treat patients in tandem with traditional exercise rehabilitation resulting in improved recovery speeds shown by current research and as measured by current rehabilitation tests and tools. Facilitated high-level relationships with physicians, occupational therapists, and physical therapists to create rehabilitation strategies for shared patients. This resulted in continuity of treatment for our patients and a better use of each clinician’s time with the patient. Presented an educational seminar on evidence based spinal, rib, and pelvic mobilization treatments so that our rehab team was up to date on current research findings as well as taught how to perform each treatment. Learned and utilized multiple electronic medical records programs which resulted in reducing company costs while providing documentation in accordance with state and national law

Created and led group therapy session such as in the public school system for children with developmental delays that could not participate in outpatient therapy resulting in improved balance, coordination, and strength measured by accepted pediatric outcome measures. Compiled data, wrote, and presented a case report on maintaining and gaining mobility after a basal ganglia stroke at a convention for healthcare providers. The report was published in the University of New England digital journal and Physical Therapy Commons digital journal and has provided an example of treatments that have improved functional mobility following a basal ganglia stroke. Supervised a physical therapy assistant in guiding therapeutic exercise for patients following manual therapy. This increased the number of patients a physical therapist saw each day leading to increased revenue for the clinic without compromising patient care.

Created specific rehab plans for patients that transitioned between the inpatient and outpatient setting. This led to continuity of care and immediately specialized treatment towards patient goals such as independently walking again or returning to sport. Provided aquatic therapy for patients unable to tolerate land-based therapy due to pain or weight bearing restrictions. The pool allowed treatment to be aggressive without causing pain or compromising patient safety and resulted in progression to traditional land-based therapy, which the patient would not have been able to tolerate without the aquatic treatments. Researched proper screening and treatments for common shoulder injuries and presented the research to the rehab team to ensure the team was up to date on how to recognize and treat common shoulder injuries

I worked here for an internship during my capstone. The student parent center was a child care facility for University of Missouri students with children. These parents dropped off their children while they attended class or their job. I worked alongside another employee of the student parent center, and I primarily watched over, fed, and played games with the children.

* Provide education to patients on therapeutic exercise and assist in creating individualized home exercise programs which allow patients to become fully independent at home and at work. * Advise patients on proper use and the benefits of orthotics, braces, and rehabilitation products while finding the right device for each patient’s budget. * Assist in scheduling of patients, receiving payment, and managing administrative duties resulting in decreased client paperwork and increased client to therapist interfacing. * Utilize rehabilitation equipment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and mechanical traction when necessary leading to a majority of clients experiencing decreased inflammation per objective tests, and decreased pain per subjective client surveys. * Facilitate high-level relationships at company led and physician led educational seminars to establish relationships with physicians and therapy providers of all kinds.

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Theta, Public Health Club.