- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in running
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Enjoy traveling Specifically cruising and Disney World
- Love to read in leisure time
Amber Swearingen
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience at Community Hospital, specializing in post-surgical rehabilitation and geriatric care. Proven ability to enhance patient mobility through tailored therapeutic exercises and effective patient education. Skilled in joint mobilization and progress monitoring, fostering strong patient relationships to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. Certified in CPR/AED. Skilled in Kinesiotaping for both facilitation and edema. Excellent communication with Physical Therapists when patient needs change and altered care is required.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Community Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2014 - 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.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Assisted athletes in their return to sport activities through sport-specific training programs targeting agility, endurance, power, speed development.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Contributed to positive and healing environment, offering emotional support to patients during challenging treatments.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
- Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to secure patient coverage for necessary treatments, easing financial burden on patients. I was cross trained with the front desk to continue operations and patient care even when the front desk liaison was on vacation.
Physical Therapist Assistant
OCOM Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2007 - 04.2014
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Facilitated aquatic therapy sessions for patients with joint pain or limited mobility due to arthritis or other chronic conditions.
- Maintained detailed patient records to track progress and adjust treatments for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented new therapy technologies and methods, staying at forefront of physical therapy practices. Specifically, took courses in Kinesiotaping techniques to facilitate recovery with injuries and swelling.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients. This was performed in the post operative hospital setting that was shared between the PT and PTA several times a week.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05-2000
High School Diploma -
Little Axe High School
Norman05-1997
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Patient education
- Strengthening
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Progress monitoring
- Sports injury management
- Therapeutic exercise
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Outpatient therapy
- Medical records documentation
Interests
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Community Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
OCOM Hospital
10.2007 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Oklahoma City Community College
High School Diploma -
Little Axe High School