Ashley Collins
Jefferson,TX
Summary
Dedicated and experienced physical therapy professional with a commitment to providing exceptional care to patients while effectively supporting the needs of the team. Demonstrates a proactive approach in promptly assisting patients and staff with a wide range of demands. Skilled in conducting assessments, delivering patient training, and maintaining accurate recordkeeping. Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong background in customer service and expertise in assessing musculoskeletal conditions. Experienced in working within fast-paced skilled nursing centers and home health settings, specializing in neurological and musculoskeletal cases.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
LHC Group
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Coordinated and openly communicated across multiple disciplines to enhance patient outcomes daily.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehab
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Provide quality patient care including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs. Maintain professional conduct that represents companies commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities, patients and caregivers. Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.
- Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate modes of delivery. Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
- Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility
- Worked with physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving patient function.
- Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
- Noted treatment trends and monitored physical therapy services rendered, achieving production objectives.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
Physical Therapist Assistant
iCare pediatric and adult therapy
03.2019 - 08.2019
- treats referred patients, ranging from pediatric to geriatric who are experiencing rehabilitation diagnosis or conditions requiring rehabilitation.
- Assists in patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities and limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
- Administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients’ capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician and Physical Therapist.
- Educate patients and families in appropriate physical therapy methods.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Choice Rehab
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to attain safe and clean working environment.
- Maintained positive interaction with facilities and clients, enhancing client relations.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Noted treatment trends and monitored physical therapy services rendered, achieving production objectives.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Bossier Parish Community College
07.2018
Skills
- Progress Reports
- HIPAA Requirements
- Caregiver Instructions
- Skilled Nursing
- Time Management
- Home Health Care
- Patient Interaction
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Therapeutic exercises
- Progress reports
- Treatment implementation
- Orthopedics
- Patient care
- Customer service
- Medical terminology
- Caregiver training
- Therapeutic exercise
- Patient education
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
LHC Group
01.2022 - 12.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
iCare pediatric and adult therapy
03.2019 - 08.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Choice Rehab
02.2019 - 07.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehab
09.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Bossier Parish Community College
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