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Linda Gibbs

@lindagibbs

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Tennessee-licensed physical therapist with 35 years' patient-centered rehabilitation expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a patient-centered role where I can apply evidence-based rehab, lead teams or clinics, collaborate interdisciplinary, and support professional growth.

I am a Tennessee-licensed physical therapist with 35 years of diverse rehabilitation experience across inpatient, outpatient, home care, SNF, and NICU settings. My practice centers on patient-focused care, individualized treatment plans, and clear communication to empower recovery.

I have led departments and specialty clinics, including serving as Department Manager at an on-site corporate health center and Director of Physical Therapy for a spine specialty clinic. I implement evidence-based therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, dry needling, wellness and ergonomic assessments, and telehealth to improve function and quality of life.

My documentation and EMR proficiency (ATHENA, EPIC, Casamba, WebPT, NetHealth, Prompt) support accurate legal compliance and interdisciplinary coordination. I supervise and collaborate with PTAs, PT techs, students, OTs, SLPs, nurses, and physicians to optimize outcomes.

I hold a B.S. in Physical Therapy and a B.S. in Education (both Cum Laude) and maintain certifications in CPR, telehealth, and dry needling. I seek to bring my clinical breadth, leadership experience, and patient-centered approach to a team committed to high-quality rehabilitative care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Physical Therapist

Current

Peak Potential Physiotherapy & Wellness

Feb 2025 - Present (8 months)

Developed comprehensive treatment plans and implemented evidence-based therapeutic exercises and manual therapy, improving patient mobility and function; maintained accurate documentation and participated in interdisciplinary case reviews.

Manual Therapy Therapeutic Exercises Epic WebPT Telehealth Documentation

Current

Physical Therapist

Current

Powerback Rehabilitation

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Provided outpatient services to ILF, ALF, and memory care clients within an interdisciplinary team, delivering individualized treatment plans to improve function and safety.

Outpatient Therapy And Interdisciplinary Teams EMR

Current

Physical Therapist

Current

EmpowerMe Wellness

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Provided outpatient therapy to ALF and memory care clients, collaborating with PT/OT/SLP teams to deliver tailored interventions and monitor progress.

Team Collaboration EMR

Physical Therapist

Mid-South Rehab Services

Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 (6 months)

Provided outpatient services to ILF, ALF, and memory care populations, coordinating care with PT/OT/SLP colleagues to address functional goals.

Outpatient Therapy Care Coordination EMR

Physical Therapist

SpineXpress

Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year)

Served as Director of Physical Therapy at a spine specialty clinic partnering with Semmes-Murphey Clinic, delivering spine-focused care and overseeing clinical operations from June 2023 to June 2024.

Manual Therapy Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Department Manager

Premise Health (FedEx Health Center - East)

Sep 2017 - May 2023 (5 years 8 months)

Conducted wellness exams and ergonomic assessments, provided virtual and on-site PT, and partnered with medical providers to improve employee health outcomes while managing departmental responsibilities (Sep 2017–May 2023).

Occupational Health Virtual Care Documentation

Physical Therapist

Select Physical Therapy

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Provided outpatient services across multiple locations, coordinated and supervised PTA/PT tech/students, and led work hardening/conditioning programs for acute and chronic conditions (Oct 2015–Sep 2017).

Outpatient Therapy Supervision Work Conditioning Post Op Rehab Team Leadership Documentation

Physical Therapist

RehabCare

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015 (3 months)

Delivered therapy across skilled care, outpatient, assisted living, and memory care settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet diverse patient needs (Jul 2015–Oct 2015).

Assisted Living

Physical Therapist

Saint Francis Hospital

Dec 2012 - Jun 2015 (2 years 6 months)

Provided inpatient and outpatient PT services including neurologic, orthopedic, amputee, and aquatics/sports rehab; educated patients and caregivers on home programs and equipment (Dec 2012–Jun 2015).

Neurologic Rehab Aquatic Therapy Patient Education Discharge Planning Documentation