Ashley Alger
Lima,OH
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant seeking full time, part time, or PRN positions located in Lima, Ohio and the surrounding areas. Experience working in skilled nursing and outpatient settings, with maintaining 8-12 patients per day. Skilled in treating patients with sports injuries, post-operative care, neurological deficits, and chronic injuries. Also experienced in aquatic therapy, manual soft tissue mobilization techniques, and kinesiotaping.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Northwest Physical Therapy
11.2022 - Current
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Facilitated aquatic therapy sessions for patients with joint pain or limited mobility due to arthritis or other chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Encompass Care
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Therapy Solutions
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
Rhodes State College
Lima, OH05-2017
Skills
- Functional mobility training
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Aquatic therapy
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient-focused therapy
- CPR/AED
Certification
- Physical Therapist Assistant License - No. 011623
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Northwest Physical Therapy
11.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Encompass Care
03.2018 - 07.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Therapy Solutions
03.2018 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
Rhodes State College
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