Andrea Rahija
Glenview,IL
Summary
Licensed physical therapist assistant with expertise in compassionate communication, collaboration and enhancing patient recovery and outcomes. Skilled in executing treatment plans and conducting ongoing assessments on multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Home
Glenview, IL
10.2007 - Current
- Raised children in supportive environment tailored to various developmental needs
- Coordinated daily schedules and engaging activities for multiple children to enhance learning and social interaction
- Established routines fostering healthy habits and discipline for improved daily structure
- Staying current in the physical therapy field with continuing education courses and maintaining CEUs
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Therasys
Chicago, IL
10.2005 - 10.2007
- Assisted PT in implementing treatment plans and provided direct patient care, including exercises, modalities, and manual therapy techniques to address patient goals
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to supervising therapist regularly
- Educated patients on home exercise programs and other self-care strategies to promote recovery and long-term progress
- Maintained clinic cleanliness and organized treatment areas for optimal workflow
- Supported administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and managing patient files
- Provided compassionate care, fostering a supportive environment for patients during therapy sessions
- Educated patients on home exercise programs and other self-care strategies to promote long-term progress
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and timely according to organizational policies
- Recorded detailed treatment, responses, and progress notes in patient charts
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, IL
05.2005 - 09.2005
- Served as temporary resource clinician on outpatient and rehab floors, providing support to healthcare team and ensuring continuity of patient care
- Assisted patients with therapeutic exercises and mobility training
- Educated patients on treatment plans and self-care techniques
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago , IL
07.2002 - 07.2004
- Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans for a diverse orthopedic, neurological and geriatric patient population
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide holistic patient care
- Developed relationships with patients through compassionate communication and understanding their individual needs and goals
- Facilitated patient mobility through gait and transfer training exercises
- Educated patients and families on exercises and home care techniques for continued care
- Documented patient progress, treatments, and data in charts
- Monitored and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
- Conducted therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques under the supervision of a physical therapist
- Assisted in the use of assistive devices and prosthetic training for patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05-2002
Kinesiology
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WISkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Documentation management
- Assessment and treatment planning
- Exercise instruction
- Care coordination
- Compassionate and effective communication
- Time management
- Efficiency
Certification
- Physical Therapist Assistant License
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
Home
10.2007 - Current
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Therasys
10.2005 - 10.2007
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
05.2005 - 09.2005
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
07.2002 - 07.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Elgin Community College
Kinesiology
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire