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Kara Jackson

@karajackson

Healthcare professional driving projects that improve care delivery, streamline workflows, and align teams for measurable patient outcomes.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Project management

Remote jobs

Leadership opportunities

Results-driven healthcare professional with 5+ years of experience leading clinical operations, improving patient outcomes, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to manage complex workflows, implement process improvements, and lead initiatives across therapy, administrative, and patient care teams. Combines clinical expertise with strong organizational and leadership skills to deliver efficient, patient-centered solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Physical Therapist

Current

SMART Physical Therapy

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Promote a positive, professional, evidence-based approach with patients and office staff while restoring function after disease or profound injury. Provide patient care focused on recovery and improved functional outcomes.

Physical Therapy Manual Therapy Massage Therapy

Physical Therapist & Clinic Manager

CORA PT (FKA Can Do Physical Therapy)

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)

Served as Physical Therapist and Clinic Manager, providing evidence-based care and leading clinic operations. Delivered treatment modalities and therapeutic exercise programs to improve function following injury or disease.

Physical Therapy Clinic Management Evidence Based Programs Therapeutic Exercises Manual Therapy

Pediatric Physical Therapist

Pediatric Therapies of Southeast Georgia

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Evaluated pediatric patients, communicated with families, and developed individualized plans of care. Provided high-quality physical therapy services including minimal/no supervision, supporting children in reaching their functional potential.

Communication With Families Caseload Management Aquatic Therapy Pediatric Rehabilitation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Hand Therapy

Achieved Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) board certification in October 2025.

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy

Earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in August 2019.

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Bachelor of Science

Earned a Bachelor of Science from Armstrong Atlantic State University, completed in Dec 2014.

College of Coastal Georgia

Associate of Science

Earned an Associate of Science from the College of Coastal Georgia, completed in May 2012.

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy

2019 -

Activities and societies: Board Certification: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Oct 2025.

Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (Aug 2019). Board certified as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in Oct 2025.