Angela Ware
Springdale,AR
Summary
Skilled Physical Therapist Assistant with experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Strengths include adeptness at utilizing therapeutic exercises, modalities, and interventions to improve patient mobility. Proven track record of building rapport with patients while effectively contributing to treatment plans designed by physical therapists. Demonstrates strong commitment to patient education and promoting overall wellness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant/Director of Rehabilitation
Stein Ancillary Services
North Little Rock, Rogers AR
10.2017 - Current
- Key communicator for therapy department to manage patient care with other inter-disciplinary staff
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of the patient recovery process.
- Streamlined clinic operations by managing therapy equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for patient sessions.
- Adapted therapy techniques to meet unique needs of pediatric and elderly patients, enhancing patient trust and comfort.
- Attends daily staff meetings to discuss updated information related to staff and patients
- Performs a variety of therapeutic modalities: ultrasound, electro-therapies and diathermy treatments
- Coordinate staffing while maintaining team efficiency and productivity standards
- Maintains productivity standards while establishing creative and effective treatments with challenging patients
- Assisted in the use of assistive devices and prosthetic training for patients.
- Enhanced professional development and clinical knowledge through continuing education and peer reviewed literature.
- Provides resident, family, and staff education for safety and wellness of residents
- Assist in marketing and training requirements, with emphasis on building relationships with hospital para-professionals, to promote improved partnership.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pro care Rehabilitation
North Little Rock, USA
12.2013 - 10.2017
- Transitioned with current facility to obtain experience in multiple software programs
- Recruited, trained and supervised other therapy students and staff
- Attend daily staff and director meeting to coordinate and manage patient care with other para-professionals
- Director of Rehabilitation with leadership responsibilities to maintain effective team efficiency
- Perform skilled therapy in a skilled nursing setting to rehabilitate and improve quality of life to patients with a vast variety of medical diagnoses
- Fulfill marketing/training requirements on new and innovation healthcare products
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Incite Rehab
Beebe, USA
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Assessed patients and documented their treatments according to appropriate guidelines
- Recruited, trained and supervised other therapy students and therapists
- Used resources efficiently and practiced medicine in a cost-effective manner
- Performed efficient, focused skilled therapy procedures to maintain necessary productivity while maintaining ethical patient care standards to benefit patient
- Worked directly with supervising Physical Therapist to address and modify goals on a daily basis
- Perform therapeutic modalities and treatment procedures
- Leadership position as Director of Rehabilitation for approximately one and a half years
- Conducted weekly meetings and designed daily work schedules for co-workers
- Worked closely with administrators and other para-professional staff to monitor patient billing and patient care according to medicare guidelines
Physical Therapist Assistant
Southern Rehab Medical
Dahlonega, USA
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Performed skilled therapy procedures in a skilled rehab setting including mostly geriatrics
- Worked directly with supervising Physical Therapist
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, pathology, neurology and other related topics pertinent to physical therapy practice.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses relevant to physical therapy practice.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Union General Hospital
USA
05.2000 - 05.2007
- Company Overview: (community hospital)
- Experienced with various medical conditions including Parkinson’s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Acute post-op knee, hip, ankle surgical procedures, skeletal-muscle disorders and wounds
- Performed monthly quality assurance procedures
- Provided patient education
- Delivered in-home physical therapy care to disabled children and adults
- Assisted patients in three distinct settings to include: home health, outpatient and skilled acute hospital care
- Performed a variety of therapeutic modalities to include: ultrasound, electro-therapy, hydro-therapy, and mechanical traction
- (community hospital)
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
01.2014
Associate of Applied Science -
South Arkansas Community College
Eldorado, AR01.2000
Associate of Applied Science -
South Arkansas Community College
Eldorado, AR01.1994
Skills
- Policy and program development expertise
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Knowledge of Medicare requirements/guidelines
- Certified Health Education Specialist
- Patient and family advocacy authority
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Needs assessment
- Communication
Certification
Certified Health Education Specialist
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant/Director of Rehabilitation
Stein Ancillary Services
10.2017 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pro care Rehabilitation
12.2013 - 10.2017
Physical Therapist Assistant
Incite Rehab
01.2010 - 12.2013
Physical Therapist Assistant
Southern Rehab Medical
08.2007 - 12.2009
Physical Therapist Assistant
Union General Hospital
05.2000 - 05.2007
Associate of Applied Science -
South Arkansas Community College
Associate of Applied Science -
South Arkansas Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Arkansas At Little Rock