Aracely Cortez
Canyon Country,CA
Summary
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Professional in healthcare field with strong foundation in patient support and therapeutic assistance. Known for adaptability in dynamic clinical settings and contributing to patient recovery processes. Highly collaborative team member focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes and maintaining high standards of care. Skilled in therapeutic exercise assistance and patient communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Parehjan & Vartzar Chiropractic Inc.
10.2020 - 07.2025
- Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.
- Maintained supply inventory by placing orders when supplies ran low.
- Recorded patient status in progress notes.
- Performed electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, matrix, myofascial release and spot massages to improve patient movement and functions.
Rehabilitation Therapy Technician
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize comprehensive care for patients across various conditions..
- Prepared necessary equipment for therapy sessions, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing customized therapeutic exercises and activities.
- Ensured patient safety during therapy sessions, following proper protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
Physical Therapy Aide
Aquatic & Physical Therapy
04.2010 - 08.2016
- Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining a clean, organized environment and performing routine inventory checks on therapy supplies and equipment.
- Recorded patient status in progress notes.
- Enforced safety procedures with all patients.
- Offered expert mobility assistance with physical support, wheelchairs, and other strategies.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
- Performed electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, matrix, myofascial release and spot massages to improve patient movement and functions.
Education
Certificate - Physical Therapy Aide
ICDC College
Van Nuys, CA06.2008
High School Diploma -
Birmingham High School
Encino, CA01-2008
Skills
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment
- Maintaining inventory
- Maintaining filing systems
- Aquatic therapy
- Ultrasound therapy
- Therapeutic massage
- Customer service
- Range of motion exercises
- Therapeutic equipment
- Appointment scheduling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Parehjan & Vartzar Chiropractic Inc.
10.2020 - 07.2025
Rehabilitation Therapy Technician
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2020
Physical Therapy Aide
Aquatic & Physical Therapy
04.2010 - 08.2016
Certificate - Physical Therapy Aide
ICDC College
High School Diploma -
Birmingham High School
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