Andi Bundy
Las Cruces
Summary
Professional and compassionate physical therapist assistant with over 30 years of experience, working in a variety of settings. Strong background in patient care, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation techniques, patient communication, and documentation. Excellent team collaborator with consistent focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and driven to contribute positively to patient recovery and wellness.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LAS CRUCES, NM
08.2005 - Current
- Primary duties include working with preschool, elementary and middle school aged students in the school setting and while on field trips or community outings. Physical therapy services are provided to students of varying disabilities and diagnoses in order to enhance their ability to access their educational environment in a more functional way.
- Therapy sessions include helping students to improve their overall strength, range of motion, coordination, balance and active movement through a variety of techniques, gross motor play and use of therapeutic balls, bands or other equipment.
- Instruct and educate educational staff in range of motion, stretching, lifting, transfers, positioning and use of therapeutic equipment so that daily classroom routines can be carried over safely.
- Assist and instruct students with walking and mobility using a variety of walkers, gait trainers, adaptive bikes, manual wheelchairs and power wheelchairs.
- Assist families with ordering of equipment to include bracing, wheelchairs, standers, gait trainers and other durable medical equipment as needed. Work closely with vendors and doctors to help obtain the most appropriate equipment.
- Attend IEPs, staffings and other meetings as related to students’ educational needs, disabilities or staff/parent concerns.
Physical Therapist Assistant
MILAGRO DE VIDA
Las Cruces, NM
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Primary duties included working with DD-waiver clientele in the home setting.
- Therapy sessions included performing range of motion, stretching, positioning, strengthening exercises, standing and walking to help improve overall gross motor movement, balance, strength and coordination, using therapy balls, theraband, weights and other therapeutic equipment to help clients gain skills.
- Instructed and educated clients, family and respite providers with range of motion; stretching; lifting; standing; positioning; transfers; wheelchair positioning, posture and mobility and use of therapeutic equipment to help with positioning and strengthening.
- Assisted families in ordering of durable medical equipment for home use and worked closely with vendors to help obtain the most appropriate equipment.
- Attended ISP/IDT meetings and other educational trainings as deemed necessary per the DD-waiver guidelines and as related to the client’s specific needs.
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRESCO, INC (TOTS)
LAS CRUCES, NM
08.2000 - 09.2010
- Primary duties included working with the birth to three population in a variety of settings to include center based visits, home based visits and community outings in a variety of cities in Southern New Mexico. Provided physical therapy services to these clients with focus on overall strengthening, increasing motor development and improving balance and coordination of movement, all while incorporating a variety of play techniques.
- Organized pool therapy visits with clients and their families at various pools in Las Cruces and Sunland Park in order to help advance children's speech and motor skills.
- Assisted with pool therapy classes at Gym Magic with other therapists and a multitude of clients
- Attended regularly scheduled IFSP meetings and staffings on clients as necessary.
- Assisted families with ordering of braces, wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment as needed.
Physical Therapist Assistant
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES OF TIFTON
TIFTON, GA
06.1998 - 06.2000
- Primary duties included working with pediatrics and adolescents in the school setting and outpatient clinic.
- Worked with outpatient orthopedic and neurological disorders on a regular basis as scheduling allowed.
- Coverage provided in a Transitional Care Unit at a local hospital, home health and nursing home as needed.
Physical Therapist Assistant
ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL - PEDIATRIC REHAB CENTER
ATHENS, GA
06.1997 - 06.1998
- Worked with the pediatric and adolescent population
- Assisted with the Hippotherapy program
- Clinical Instructor for PTA students
- Hospital coverage in an acute care setting as needed
Temporary Traveling PTA
DYNAMARK, INC.
COLUMBUS, MS
04.1997 - 04.1997
- Home health coverage of two counties with Mary Breckinridge Hospital in Hyden, KY 41749, working primarily with elderly patients.
Physical Therapist Assistant
WESTERN BAPTIST HOSPITAL
PADUCAH, KY
08.1995 - 03.1997
- Acute care hospital duties with emphasis on amputee, burn and wound care techniques, as well as neurological rehabilitation.
- Team leader for neuro, respiratory, and vascular floors
- Clinical Instructor for PTA students
- Substitute aquatics instructor for the Arthritis Support Group
Education
Bachelor of Applied Studies -
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
LAS CRUCES, NM12-2007
Associate in Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
CARBONDALE, IL08-1995
Associate in Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
KASKASKIA COLLEGE
CENTRALIA, IL05-1993
Associate in Science - undefined
KASKASKIA COLLEGE
CENTRALIA, IL08-1991
Associate in Arts - undefined
KASKASKIA COLLEGE
CENTRALIA, IL05-1991
Skills
- Gait training
- Therapeutic exercises
- Strengthening
- Joint mobilization
- Adaptive equipment training
- Wheelchair mobility training
- Pediatric physical therapy
- Range of motion exercises
- Therapeutic equipment
- Caregiver training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient-focused therapy
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- New Mexico Physical Therapy Board - PTA
- Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy - PTA (inactive)
- Kentucky State Board of Physical Therapy - PTA (inactive)
- The American Registry of Radiological Technology - RT/L (inactive)
Interests
I am very athletic in nature and enjoy sports of any kind I like to incorporate sport games and play activities into my therapy sessions to help clients gain greater overall strength and motor ability in a fun and exciting way
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
MILAGRO DE VIDA
10.2017 - 05.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2005 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRESCO, INC (TOTS)
08.2000 - 09.2010
Physical Therapist Assistant
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES OF TIFTON
06.1998 - 06.2000
Physical Therapist Assistant
ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL - PEDIATRIC REHAB CENTER
06.1997 - 06.1998
Temporary Traveling PTA
DYNAMARK, INC.
04.1997 - 04.1997
Physical Therapist Assistant
WESTERN BAPTIST HOSPITAL
08.1995 - 03.1997
Associate in Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Associate in Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
KASKASKIA COLLEGE
Associate in Science - undefined
KASKASKIA COLLEGE
Associate in Arts - undefined
KASKASKIA COLLEGE
Bachelor of Applied Studies -
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY