Angela Staley
Forest City,NC
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 17 years.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PTA
Ivy Rehab
10.2023 - Current
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aureus Medical
07.2023 - Current
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Acts Retirement-Life Communities
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
PTA
Pro Physical Therapy
11.2021 - Current
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
Physical Therapy Assistant
SERC Physical Therapy
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
PTA
The Healthcare Resort Of Olathe
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ashland Health Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits
- Assisted 1 Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient setting
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and ensure quality care
- Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aureus Medical Group
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Created individualized exercise programs for patients while working in an acute care and outpatient setting
- Provided patient education
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits
Physical Therapist Assistant
HealthPRO/Heritage
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in an outpatient setting
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care
- Documented each patient case with updates in the computer system
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits
- Worked in an CCRC setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients
Physical Therapist Assistant
PRO Physical Therapy
06.2007 - 04.2018
- Implemented treatment programs for juveniles, adults and geriatric clients in an outpatient setting. I created individualized exercise programs for patients
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits
- Documented each patient case with updates in the computer system
- Scheduled patient appointments in a timely manner to ensure that they received quality care
- Assisted 2 Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in an outpatient setting
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Rehabilitation
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Implemented treatment programs for the geriatric population in recovery from orthopedic, musculature and neuro diagnosis
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Worked in an CCRC setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Physical Therapist Assistant
RLM Services
05.2005 - 01.2007
- My duties included administering physical therapy treatments to the military and their families.
- Assisted patients with physical movements to help restore function and lessen pain and disability.
- Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment.
- Expertly customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hughston Clinic
08.2004 - 12.2006
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Documented each patient case with updates in the computer system.
- Worked in an acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Worked in an CCRC setting and created individualized exercise programs for geriatric patients.
- Implemented treatment programs for geriatric clients with balance, gait, neuro and orthopedic diagnosis.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Physical Therapist Assistant
PRO Physical Therapy
06.2024 - Current
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - physical therapy assistant
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC2002
Skills
- Orthopedics
- Strengthening
- Communications
- First Aid/CPR
- Relationship Development
- Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation
Certification
Certified Physical Therapist Assistant
BLS Certified
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
PRO Physical Therapy
06.2024 - Current
PTA
Ivy Rehab
10.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aureus Medical
07.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Acts Retirement-Life Communities
05.2022 - 07.2023
PTA
Pro Physical Therapy
11.2021 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant
SERC Physical Therapy
09.2021 - 11.2021
PTA
The Healthcare Resort Of Olathe
05.2021 - 09.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ashland Health Center
01.2020 - 04.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aureus Medical Group
10.2018 - 12.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
HealthPRO/Heritage
04.2018 - 10.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
PRO Physical Therapy
06.2007 - 04.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Rehabilitation
01.2007 - 06.2007
Physical Therapist Assistant
RLM Services
05.2005 - 01.2007
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hughston Clinic
08.2004 - 12.2006
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
08.2002 - 06.2004
Associate of Applied Science - physical therapy assistant
Greenville Technical College
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