Caring Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant professional with strong interpersonal skills and proficient in-patient treatment, time management and following therapy-program design and execution. Patient and flexible LPTA with a license in Alabama with 20 years of experience, enthusiastic and dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes and quality patient care while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team. Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
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APRIL SHANNON LPTA
Athens,Alabama
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LPTA, PRN HUNTSVILLE ENCOMPASS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, SOMERFORD REHABHUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assisted 6 Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient setting.
- Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Jackson Therapy PartnersAnniston , Alabama
LPTA
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- 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.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL HOMECARE OF MADISONMADISON, ALABAMA
LPTA
08.2013 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Provided treatment to assigned home health patients in their resident or assisted living facilities with wide range conditions and levels of condition
- Followed PT direction of evaluation/ POC and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation
- Taught patients as well as their family how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes with continued follow up and reports
- Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients while monitoring safety, pain and vitals as well as supervision to follow therapy instructions
- Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures and protocol regulations always while following HIPPA guidelines
- Effective communication with other care providers (correspondence via case management meetings or verbal or written communication with physicians, nurses, administration office, billing and medical records) to provide continuity of patient care
- Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and coworkers
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet and maintain predetermined goals
- Established positive rapport with patients
- Managed high and low volume caseloads with time saving efficiency and productivity
- Maintained current CPR certification accreditation throughout employment.
PRN LPTA Home Health, Pinard Home HealthConroe, Texas
12.2012 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
FOCUS THERRAPYFRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
10.2012 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Marketed home health service agencies and hospitals for company expansion of practice with increased in contract clients
- Also provided treatment to assigned home health patients with wide range of conditions
- Salary and per patient basis with excellent productivity with company and contracted agencies
- Managed low volume, high navigation\travel caseload with efficiency.
PRN LPTA Home HealthHouston, Texas
Pinnacle Senior Care
10.2012 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
FT LPTA Subacute, Hallmark RehabilitationLivingston, Texas
09.2012 - 10.2012
Job overview
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
FT LPTA, Select RehabilitationAttalla, Alabama
02.2010 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
PRN LPTA Home Health, Amedisys Home HealthAnniston, Gadsden, Alabama
FT
11.2007 - 02.2010
Job overview
PRN Home Health, Champion Partners in RehabGadsden, Alabama
02.2004 - 03.2008
Job overview
- And Subacute/Long term
LPTA Acute and Home HealthGadsden, Alabama
08.2001 - 11.2007
Job overview
Education
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
University Overview
Skills
- Home health care expertise
- Patient focused therapy interaction with
- Consistent, quality care
- Adaptive to changing environment
- Geriatrics and Orthopedic knowledge
- Computer literate with experience internet
- With computer skills with programs such as
- Kinnser, CASAMBA, and Pointcare
- Documentation programs
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-motivated professional
- Active Listening
Additional Information
Additional Information
- STATE COMMUNITY COLEGE , Awarded full semester scholarship 1 of 2 recipients for LPTA program 2000 NOVEMBER 2018 REALTOR, REAL ESTATE EXPRESS To date: Part time real estate agent
Timeline
LPTA, PRN HUNTSVILLE ENCOMPASS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, SOMERFORD REHAB
11.2022 - Current
LPTA
Jackson Therapy Partners
05.2022 - Current
LPTA
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL HOMECARE OF MADISON
08.2013 - 01.2021
PRN LPTA Home Health, Pinard Home Health
12.2012 - 07.2013
FOCUS THERRAPY
10.2012 - 07.2013
Pinnacle Senior Care
PRN LPTA Home Health
10.2012 - 07.2013
FT LPTA Subacute, Hallmark Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 10.2012
FT LPTA, Select Rehabilitation
02.2010 - 08.2012
FT
PRN LPTA Home Health, Amedisys Home Health
11.2007 - 02.2010
PRN Home Health, Champion Partners in Rehab
02.2004 - 03.2008
LPTA Acute and Home Health
08.2001 - 11.2007
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
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