Evette Ramirez, PT, DPT, Rehab Director
Career and Practice: I started my career as a new grad at a small 120 bed hospital in 1999. Although small, it gave me the best opportunity to learn and develop my skill as a PT as I was able to work in various environments and with a wide variety of diagnosis such as medical, post op and orthopedic, SNF, inpatient Rehab, outpatient, ICU and one of my very favorites, wound care. Most people don’t realize that Physical Therapists are licensed to perform sharp debridement and wound care, but I had an amazing learning experience there that I have been able to carry with me through my years of practice. This facility gave me an amazing base of knowledge and experience to build on.
I have also been a part of opening a new outpatient clinic from the ground up, which was also a great learning experience and a stepping stone on my path to where I am now.
I moved to the Long Term Care setting on a full time basis at Legend Oaks Ennis and later moved into the Director of Rehab position for a number of years. I was there when The Ensign Group acquired the facility, among others, and I became a part of a huge family of facilities who were also Ensign Affiliates and therapists.
Being part of the Ensign family has been an amazing learning experience for me and has given me the chance to see what it is like when you have support from everyone in a facility as well as from sister facilities. Everyone wants us to succeed and be the best we can be for our clients and communities.
When Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation opened, I was able to transition from Ennis as the DOR. Being a new facility, I had the opportunity to grow the Rehab department one Therapist at a time. As we grew, I was able to add those with the best experience and skills to benefit our expanding client base for Long Term Care, Short Term as Outpatient.
Kayleigh Burns PT, DPT, Outpatient Coordinator
Career and Practice: I received my Bachelors from California Baptist University in Health Sciences with an emphasis in Physical Therapy. I then received my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences. Soon after graduation, my husband and I moved to Texas and I began working for Ensign. I have now been with Ensign for 2.5 years. I have experience in various settings including, inpatient, pediatrics and outpatient rehab, however, found my home here in a hybrid skilled nursing facility and am excited to see us continue to grow into an outpatient facility as well.
I have a love for this field and am passionate about inspiring the next generation of therapist. I have taken several students and find it a great pleasure to influence and teach others. I have also received my certificate in Dry Needling and Percutaneous Tibial Nerve stimulation. I have also taken courses that focus on cognitive deficits and fall prevention.
What am I passionate about? One great thing about Physical Therapy is that no matter your diagnosis, everyone is striving for the same thing, to regain what they have lost. I am especially passionate working with those who are post op and individuals who have suffered from Neurological deficits. I truly enjoy seeing the benefits that dry needling has to offer in regards to providing patients with pain relief or regaining function. I have a commitment to learning and love that the possibilities of things to learn in this field are endless. I love working in pediatrics, however, feel at home working here at Ensign.
My future goals:
- Continue to pursue additional Dry Needling certificates
- Become licensed in Lymphedema
- Obtain either a specialty in Neuro or Geriatrics
- Be a part of the growth that is Premier Outpatient Physical Therapy
Damian Rodriguez PT, DPT
Kaylee Adamcik, PTA
Bachelors degree in Biology from Texas Woman’s University
Associate in applied science with a focus in Physical Therapist assistant from Navarro College
Physical Therapist Assistant for 2.5 years primarily at Legend Oaks (skilled nursing facility) but has also worked in the Out-Patient and home health settings
Had the privilege to travel to Haiti to perform therapy in a small village while in PTA school
Nadine Duncan, PTA
I’ve been a therapist for 13 years. During which time I have worked in home health, out patient therapy and skill nursing facilities. My primary area of interest are arthopedic, ranging from hip/knee replacements, ACL, MCL, MENISCUS TEARS, joint sprains and strains. I’ve also taken interest and has years of experience in strengthening and reconditioning of the elderly. Over the years I’ve rehabilitated Teen, young adults, Adults and geriatrics. In one facility I Iworked specifically with workman’s comp patients rehabilitating them back to their specific field of employment. Over the years I have gain experience in some mulligan techniques and I hope to acquire a certification in these techniques in the near future. Physical therapy is not just a career for me. It’s my passion, therefore I serve and rehabilitate with pride and dignity.
Luke Smith, PTA
Attended State University New York at Canton, located upstate New York in Adirondark country. Attaining Associate in Physical Therapy. I came to Texas as a traveling therapist. I have been practicing physical therapy for 10 years, with primary focus of care being geriatric and experience in LTC, home care and outpatient. I have developed on interest and try to develop skills in amputee rehab and orthopedics. I would like to attain my DPT in the future. Previously managed a department as a director including mentoring and training therapist and rolling out new business. I made a decision to take those skills and return to direct patient care.
Skylar Jones, PTA
Received an Associates in Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant from Concorde Career College in Memphis TN
8 years practicing, worked in outpatient, hospital, outpatient pediatric, aquatic therapy, traveling therapist, I started working at Legend Oaks of Waxahachie in 2017, where I worked with one of the BEST therapy I worked with throughout my career. I enjoy getting to know my patients and building a great rapport, that instills trust between therapist and patient and makes progress of patient, I like making therapy fun for patient, I firmly believe that laughter is a great medicine and also helps patient work harder to achieve the short term and long term goals to return home safely.