Anna Harley
Lexington,SC
Summary
Highly skilled Physical Therapist Assistant with 38 years of dedicated clinical experience executing comprehensive rehabilitation programs. Known for educating patients and families, collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient care, optimize functional outcomes, and maintain strict compliance. Expertise spans diverse care settings, acute rehabilitation, outpatient, orthopedics and geriatrics.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lexington Health Extended Care
Lexington, SC
10.2012 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care and treatment protocols.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients' recovery process.
- Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with equipment setup, inventory management, and patient scheduling as needed.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Checked rehabilitation department supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
- Managed appropriately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from other healthcare professionals, patients or patient representatives.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Columbia Rehabilitation Clinic
Columbia, SC
10.1989 - 10.2009
- Provided compassionate, evidence based care in an outpatient clinical focusing on post surgical orthopedic recovery and neurological diagnosis.
- Executed customized physical therapy treatment plans developed by supervising Physical Therapist.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting therapeutic exercises/treatment for optimal recovery outcomes under the direction and supervision of Physical Therapists.
- Educated patients on exercise techniques and home care strategies to enhance rehabilitation efforts.
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
- Maintained detailed patient records to track progress and adjust treatments for optimal outcomes.
- Provided physician with patient progress report detailing improvements noted with skilled PT treatment at follow-up appointments as well as discharge summary at end of skilled plan of care/treatment.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lexington Medical Center
Irmo & Lexington Out Patient Rehab
2009 - 2012
- Assisted in implementing individualized patient care plans under supervision of licensed physical therapists.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Maintained detailed patient records to track progress and adjust treatments for optimal outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05-1988
Associate of Science - Science
North Greenville College
Tigerville, SC05-1986
Skills
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Balance assessment
- Prosthetic training
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant-SC 360
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lexington Health Extended Care
10.2012 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Columbia Rehabilitation Clinic
10.1989 - 10.2009
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lexington Medical Center
2009 - 2012
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Greenville Technical College
Associate of Science - Science
North Greenville College