Aimee Bird
Summary
Highly-skilled healthcare professional with proven ability to maximize outcomes while building rapport with patients and providers. Expert problem-solver due to dynamic patient care planning and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 20 years.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Enhabit Home Health And Hospice
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in patients' recovery process.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Carilion Clinic
06.2016 - 08.2022
- Executed and modified treatment plans developed with supervising Physical Therapists, based on patient's goals
- Provided appropriate and comprehensive therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practices to maximize outcomes
- Treated variety of orthopedic, neurologic, and medical conditions with a focus on assisting patients in regaining their prior level of function
- Communicated affectively with physicians, nurses, therapy providers and case managers to ensure continuity of care
- Completed EMR documentation using EPIC, accurately and timely
- Clinical Instructor for PTA students, providing instruction, mentoring and evaluation throughout a variety of clinical rotations.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2016 - 04.2022
- Provided Post-Acute physical therapy treatment to variety of patients with varied post-surgical, orthopedic, medical, and neurological diagnoses
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Collaborated with therapy staff including physical, occupational and speech therapists to plan treatment sessions to ensure plan of care is completed efficiently and effectively to allow for patient's progress towards goals.
Education
A.A.S. - Physical Therapist Assistant
North Shore Community College
05.2015
B.S. - Exercise Science
Radford University
05.2003
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medical Terminology
- Critical thinking
- Autonomous
- Analytical
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Skilled Multi-Tasker
- Interpersonal skills
- Workload Prioritization
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
- LPTA License - 9 years
- CPR/AED
- Certified Aging in Place Specialist
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Enhabit Home Health And Hospice
09.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2016 - 04.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Carilion Clinic
06.2016 - 08.2022
A.A.S. - Physical Therapist Assistant
North Shore Community College
B.S. - Exercise Science
Radford University