Alicia Benoit
@aliciabenoit
Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 10 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 10 years of clinical and leadership experience across various settings. As the founder of a successful mobile performance business, I have honed my skills in team management, client relations, and operational efficiency. I graduated from Columbia University, where I developed a strong commitment to high standards and continuous growth.
Currently, I serve as a Senior Physical Therapist at Desert Family Home Health, where I act as a liaison between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. My role involves supervising a multidisciplinary clinical team and ensuring exceptional service delivery. I thrive in dynamic environments, consistently delivering excellent results while managing multiple projects.
My previous experience includes owning and operating Elite One Physical Therapy and Performance, where I demonstrated strong sales acumen and built rapport with diverse teams. I am now seeking to leverage my proven track record in service excellence and cross-functional leadership in a patient and site engagement lead role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Physical Therapist
Desert Family Home Health
Aug 2024 - Present (10 months)
Serves as a liaison between patients, caregivers, physicians, and insurance providers, ensuring all parties remain informed, aligned, and supported throughout the course of care. Supervises and trains a multidisciplinary clinical team through a collaborative interview process, hands-on onboarding, and real-time patient care; building a strong foundation in team leadership, client communication, an
Owner and Operator
Elite One Physical Therapy and Performance
May 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Demonstrates strong sales acumen by consistently converting patients to out-of-network, cash-pay services through value-driven education, trust-building, and clear communication of personalized care benefits. Exhibits exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build strong rapport across diverse teams, clients, and professional disciplines.
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
Just for Kids Therapy
Aug 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years)
Created innovative therapy models to foster patient success and engagement in a manner which aligned with their unique developmental needs. Demonstrated strong adaptability by effectively managing developmental, behavioral, and scheduling challenges while tailoring care to each child’s unique needs.
Physical Therapist
Move Forward Home Health
Apr 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Robust experience with multiple Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platforms; efficient in digital documentation, compliance, patient tracking, and reporting. Demonstrated passion in client success by going above and beyond in researching durable medical equipment (DME) closets, coordinating rideshare solutions, and identifying insurance-covered benefits; ensuring each patient had the tools, access
Director of Physical Therapy
ACE Physical Therapy
Jan 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years 7 months)
Sought out and established new contracts with home health agencies, increasing patient caseload twofold. Responsible for training all new hires, establishing treatment protocols, and building efficient, scalable systems for care delivery.
Physical Therapist
Physicians Physical Therapy
Jul 2016 - Mar 2017 (8 months)
Showed full HIPAA-compliance, with a strong track record of protecting sensitive health information and maintaining trust with clients and partners. Continually pursued professional education to remain at the forefront of the field, including certifications in Women’s Health, Dry Needling, and the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) for golf performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Columbia University
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy
Completed a rigorous program focused on physical therapy, gaining expertise in patient care and rehabilitation. Developed strong clinical skills and a comprehensive understanding of therapeutic interventions.
University of Saint Thomas
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Studied Exercise Science, building a foundational understanding of human movement, physiology, and health. Developed skills in scientific inquiry and practical application within the field.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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