Motivated and dedicated PTA with 10 years of experience working to help patients recover and regain their independence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant/Assistant Supervisor
LifeSpan Therapy At Solarbron Pointe
04.2022 - Current
Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Worked with Supervisor on scheduling, performing screens, getting therapy orders for treatment.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Solarbron
05.2014 - 04.2022
Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries and prevent falls.
Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
Educated families and caregivers.
Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Education
Physical Therapist Assistant -
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
05.2014
Associate of Science -
Wabash Valley College
Mt Carmel, IL
05.2012
Skills
Post-surgical Rehabilitation
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Fall Recovery/Prevention
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Functional Mobility Training
Gait training
Therapeutic exercises
Strengthening
Patient Care
Neuromuscular Re-education
Pain Management Techniques with ultrasound, e-stim