Amber Kowalski
Roman Forest,United States
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 16 years. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Enhabit Home Health (formerlyEncompass Home Health
06.2013 - Current
- Perform essential functions
- Treat 6 patients daily for full caseload
- Daily communication to supervising Physical Therapist
- Complete and ensured accurate daily documentation of therapy treatment using HCHB by end of day
- Communicate to nursing staff and Branch Director to report any patient medical concerns or patient complaints timely.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to addressing individual patient needs
- Provided compassionate care
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in patients recovery
- Implemented fall prevention strategies as indicated by OTAGO
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations
- Monitored progress and reported patient changes to physical therapist.
- Patient, family and caregiver education
Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
Sava Senior Care
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Perform essential functions.
- Daily communication to supervising Physical Therapist
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to addressing individual patient needs
- Provided compassionate care
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations
- Monitored progress and reported patient changes to physical therapist.
- Patient, family and caregiver education
- Communicate to nursing staff regarding patient status and concerns
- Population treated in this Skilled Nursing Facility setting were geriatrics.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Texas Home Health
04.2009 - 06.2013
- Perform essential functions
- Daily communication to supervising Physical Therapist
- Complete and ensured accurate daily documentation of therapy treatment using HCHB by end of day
- Communicate to nursing staff and Branch Director to report any patient medical concerns or patient complaints timely.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to addressing individual patient needs
- Provided compassionate care
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in patients recovery
- Implemented fall prevention strategies as indicated by OTAGO
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations
- Monitored progress and reported patient changes to physical therapist.
- Patient, family and caregiver education
Physical Therapist Assistant
Riverhills Health & Rehab
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Provide appropriate treatment intervention to address patient needs
- Communicate daily with supervising Physical Therapists
- Complete daily and weekly patient documentation of therapy treatment
- Follow scheduled treatment times as indicated by Rehab Director and provide feedback for patients needs according to their performance status during therapy
- Inter-department communication between therapy, nursing and dietary to help meet patients' needs
- Work cohesively with Occupational and Speech therapy for patient specific care.
Physical Therapist Assistant/ Rehab Director
Avalon Place Nursing & Rehab
03.2008 - 06.2010
- Perform essential functions as Physical Therapist Assistant
- Obtain therapy staffing for therapy treatment coverage of all disciplines in rural Skilled Nursing Facility setting
- Schedule appropriate RUG levels for each patient and maintain scheduled treatment times daily
- Communicated daily between inter-departments to address facility matters and patient needs and their status
- Population treated in this Skilled Nursing Facility setting were geriatrics.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Perform essential functions as Physical Therapist Assistant
- Provided patient care in various settings within hospital to include Out-patient (primary location), In-Patient Rehab, Senior Care and Acute care
- Population treated was primarily geriatrics and orthopedics of various ages.
- Provided wound care under supervision and direction of supervising Physical Therapist
- Rotation on-call weekends/nights to provide traction to new hip fractures
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Montgomery Community College
The Woodlands, Texas06.2007
Pre-Nursing Degree Plan -
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas07.2004
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
Huntsville, Texas06.2002
Skills
- Orthopedics
- LVAD
- Neuro Rehab
- Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Functional Mobility Training
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Prosthetic Training
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Patient Advocacy
- Post-Injury Rehabilitation
Languages
English
Work Authorization
United States
Honors Awards
- Graduated with Honors - Magna Cum Laude
- Awards received 2007 Judith L. Linton Award
Personal Information
Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Enhabit Home Health (formerlyEncompass Home Health
06.2013 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
Sava Senior Care
03.2012 - 11.2014
Physical Therapist Assistant
Riverhills Health & Rehab
06.2010 - 03.2012
Physical Therapist Assistant
Texas Home Health
04.2009 - 06.2013
Physical Therapist Assistant/ Rehab Director
Avalon Place Nursing & Rehab
03.2008 - 06.2010
Physical Therapist Assistant
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
08.2007 - 01.2009
Associate of Applied Science -
Montgomery Community College
Pre-Nursing Degree Plan -
Sam Houston State University
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
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