Angela D. Franklin
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with 20 years of pediatric experience in school-based settings, early childhood intervention, and home health care. Expertise in supporting rehabilitation programs, facilitating patient mobility, and implementing therapeutic exercises while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Committed to delivering compassionate care and enhancing physical function for a diverse range of patients through tailored approaches that meet individual needs. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with patients and families, contributing to a supportive and encouraging therapeutic environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Turn Center
12.2012 - 01.2026
- Engaged with physical therapists to formulate personalized treatment plans, ensuring continuous monitoring of patient progress and goal achievement.
- Educated patients on exercises and mobility techniques to promote independence and safety at school & home.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for patient care and therapeutic modalities.
- Supported documentation of patient treatments and progress in electronic health record systems.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients' recovery process.
- Caseload managed and scheduled following both school needs and teacher requests. Caseload was based on district numbers, including local and out-of-town districts.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with equipment setup, inventory management, and patient scheduling as needed.
- Helped pediatric patients reach developmental milestones through age-appropriate play-based interventions, promoting gross motor skill development.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring that all therapy sessions were patient-centered and goal-oriented.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Early Childhood Intervention
11.2005 - 12.2012
- Assisted in implementing individualized therapy plans for children with developmental delays.
- Supported physical therapists in conducting evaluations and assessments of patients' needs.
- Documented patient progress and collaborated with team members to adjust treatment strategies.
- Educated families on therapeutic exercises and activities to promote at-home care.
- Engaged children through play-based activities to enhance motor skills and coordination.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient outcomes and share best practices.
- Developed rapport with clients, fostering a supportive atmosphere for therapeutic interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient treatments, progress, and responses to therapies for accurate record-keeping and improved continuity of care.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising physical therapist.
- Managed schedules to ensure caseload consistency and dependability for families.
Education
AAS - Physical Therapist Assistant
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX01.2005
Early Childhood Special Education
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TXNursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXWest Texas A&M University
Canyon, TXAmarillo High School
Amarillo, TX05.1998
Skills
- Patient education
- Pediatric physical therapy
- Aquatic therapy
- Organizational skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
- Clinical team collaboration
- HIPAA requirements
- Adaptive equipment training
- Wheelchair mobility training
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
Accomplishments
-Trail Blazer Award nominated by peers. This recognition was given to those who have worked to implement the latest technology and/or practices in their field.
-Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for equipment in the schools.
-Collaborated with team in the development of COVID teletherapy for school services.
Certification
- Aquatic certified
- BART certified
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Turn Center
12.2012 - 01.2026
Physical Therapy Assistant
Early Childhood Intervention
11.2005 - 12.2012
AAS - Physical Therapist Assistant
Amarillo College
Early Childhood Special Education
West Texas A&M University
Nursing
Amarillo College
West Texas A&M University
Amarillo High School
Education
Continuing Ed on Early Childhood and other Pediatric related courses.