Amy Wilson

• Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
• Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
• Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
• Developed and adjusted work schedules for PT, PTA, & clerical staff.
• Facilitate hiring of qualified office staff, PT, and PTA's personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
• Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

• Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
• Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
• Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
• Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
• Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
• Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
• Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
• Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
• Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
• Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
• Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
• Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
• Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
• Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
• Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
• Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
• Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
• Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
• Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
• Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
• Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
• Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
• Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
• Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant