Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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ANGELA Howell

Ashville,AL

Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with 19 years of experience treating patients using a variety of therapy modalities and providing education to patients and their families. Currently working PRN at Walker Baptist Hospital, seeking a part-time to full-time position in Gadsden, Alabama or surrounding areas. Eager to bring expertise and passion for patient care to a new role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Reliant Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Performing gait training using appropriate assistive devices, transfers, wheelchair and bed mobility as well as strength training and activities to improve balance.
  • Provide patient safety education and communicate with other disciplines to ensure patient success.
  • Also worked as the temporary Therapy Coordinator for several months at the Baron House of Hueytown.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Drayer and Dr. Sparks Orthopedic
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for carrying out treatment consisting of manual therapy, strengthening, improving flexibility and keeping the patient focused on the benefits of therapy.
  • Provided encouragement and motivation to keep regular appointments and patient education.

Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Martins in the Pines
12.2010 - 10.2018
  • Carried out treatment to patients in a skilled nursing facility.
  • Performed treatment consisting of gait training, transfer training, bed mobility, and wheelchair mobility and balance activities.
  • The types of patients that were treated consisted of hip replacements, total knee replacements, falls, fractures and general debility.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Al Spine and Sports Medicine Associates
11.2009 - 05.2010
  • Provided physical therapy in an out-patient setting.
  • Performing MFR/ manual therapy and following shoulder, hip and knee protocols during treatment.

Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Vincents Hospital
07.2006 - 11.2009
  • Carried out treatment to post-surgical knee replacement, hip replacements as well as other orthopedic diagnosis.
  • Spent time treating patients in the ICU, SICU and CVICU.
  • Educated patients before total knee replacement in a joint class and on home safety.
  • I became certified as a clinical instructor as well for incoming students.

Education

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Physical Therapist Assistant

POLK UNIVERSITY
Alabama

Skills

  • Physical therapy principles
  • Rehab environment
  • Effective communication
  • Record keeping
  • Patient protocol

Certification

BLS

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Reliant Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 04.2023

Physical Therapist Assistant

Drayer and Dr. Sparks Orthopedic
05.2019 - 03.2020

Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Martins in the Pines
12.2010 - 10.2018

Physical Therapist Assistant

Al Spine and Sports Medicine Associates
11.2009 - 05.2010

Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Vincents Hospital
07.2006 - 11.2009

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Physical Therapist Assistant

POLK UNIVERSITY
ANGELA Howell