Jennifer Meredith
Ararat,VA
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapy Professional focusing on cultivating positive patient relationships with more than 14 years of experience working in skilled nursing facilities in Va and NC. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic, communication skills, compassion for patients and families, and attention to detail. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sava Senior Care
Mount Airy, NC
04.2012 - Current
- Communicate with physicians and nurses to provide updates on patient care.
- Compassionate, motivational, comical and provide positive work environment for residents and staff
- Daily collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to provide skilled interventions to achieve optimum rehab outcomes.
- Prepare written communications, reports and conduct training to ensure smooth transitions to Restorative Nursing Program/Nursing.
- Exhibit interpersonal skills to residents and families, able to handle challenging situations.
- Exhibit excellent organization skills and time management with daily patient documentation.
- Plan individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical function, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Provide outpatient therapy services to maximize mobility for community re-entry
- Professional training in OTAGO
- Provide wheelchair assessments and modifications
- Create, modify and review Home Exercise Programs
- Search and complete training for continuing education to progress in skill set and knowledge of physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
Skyline Nursing And Rehabilitation
Floyd, VA
05.2009 - 04.2012
- Provided quality care to achieve patient goals
- Provided in home assessments to prepare residents for discharge to home and provide recommendations to ensure safe and successful transition to home
- Promoted to Assistant Director of Rehab provided therapist schedules, attend meetings to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Performed wheelchair modifications to optimize and obtain proper positioning
Physical Therapist Assistant
Blue Ridge Nursing Center
Stuart, VA
05.2007 - 05.2009
- Provided inpatient as well as outpatient therapy services
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA05.2007
High School Diploma -
Patrick County High School
Stuart, VA05.2005
Skills
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Body Mechanics
- Relationship Building
- Value patient Interaction
- Time Management
- Compassionate
- Organization Skills
- Dedicated
Singing
I love to sing to residents and staff to brighten their day and provide emotional and mental encouragement.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sava Senior Care
04.2012 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Skyline Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2009 - 04.2012
Physical Therapist Assistant
Blue Ridge Nursing Center
05.2007 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Patrick County High School