Ana Silva Bazanta
Plantation,Florida
Summary
Focused, compassionate, and highly skilled Physical Therapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries with more than 15 years of dedicated career providing quality patient care in several rehabilitative settings such as orthopedic, sports, neurological, and vestibular conditions. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
Aspen Rehabilitation
03.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Evaluated assistive devices such as braces or prosthetics to provide recommendations for improved function and comfort.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing one-on-one attention and addressing individual concerns.
Physical Therapist
A First Choice Healthcare
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist Assistant
A First Choice Healthcare
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration..
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Cora Physical Therapy
09.2018 - 01.2020
- 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.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Therapy 4 Kids
01.2018 - 08.2018
- 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.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Multicare Medical
04.2015 - 01.2017
- 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 programmes for improved at-home support.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Medical Group
07.2005 - 03.2011
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
Physical Therapist
Centro Ortopedico Podologico COP. CA
08.2001 - 07.2005
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, orthopedic, sport injuries , and foot post-op.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns injuries and foot post- surgery.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
Education
No Degree - Physical Therapy
University of Saint Augustine
Florida City, FL2021
No Degree - Physical Therapy
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Universidad Central De Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela01.2002
Skills
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Analytical problem-solving
- Orthopedics/ sports injuries
- TMJ assessment expertise
- Vestibular assessment
- Manual therapy
- Certified in rock tape application
- Certified in dry needling
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Effective time management
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist - [Timeframe]
- Dry Needling , American Academy of Manipulative Therapy - 2025
- Rock tape , Rock Tape US - 2020
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Aspen Rehabilitation
03.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist
A First Choice Healthcare
11.2023 - 03.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
A First Choice Healthcare
01.2020 - 11.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Cora Physical Therapy
09.2018 - 01.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
Therapy 4 Kids
01.2018 - 08.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
Multicare Medical
04.2015 - 01.2017
Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Medical Group
07.2005 - 03.2011
Physical Therapist
Centro Ortopedico Podologico COP. CA
08.2001 - 07.2005
No Degree - Physical Therapy
University of Saint Augustine
No Degree - Physical Therapy
Mercyhurst University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Universidad Central De Venezuela
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