Austin Trojacek
Abilene,TX
Summary
Friendly upbeat licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with a combined 9 years of Physical rehab experience eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent patient-care skills. I graduated from PIMA medical institute December 2020 and passed my Texas State Boards in January 2021.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hendricks Medical Center Acute Care
Abilene, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Currently assigned to CVPCU floor and floated to Orthopedic surgery unit, and the Neuro/Medsurg unit.
- Assisted in patient evaluations to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility and strength.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatments as necessary for optimal recovery.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to ensure comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Educated patients on proper techniques and safety measures during therapy sessions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress notes.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current with best practices in physical therapy techniques.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
- Abilene, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- 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.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery.
- Answered questions from patients via email, phone, and in person.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment program's for improved at-home support.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Performed wound care for surgical incisions, bed sores, and skin tears.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
BrightPointe At Lytle Lake SNF
03.2021 - Current
- Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits staying within scope of plan of care developed by supervising Physical Therapist.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system including patient progress and any changes to patients observed.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Worked closely with nursing staff, Occupational therapy, and speech therapy to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently give care to patients on caseload.
- Averaged 90-93% productivity with 14 patients on average per day.
PT Technician
Montgomery Physical Therapy
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Performed inventory checks and ordered needed supplies
- Cleaned and maintained office equipment.
- Facilitated timely check-in by greeting visitors and establishing purpose of their visit.
- Prepped patients to receive treatment.
- Performed equipment checks to ensure properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
PT Technician
Go Physical Therapy
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Under direct supervision of the PT assisted a caseload of 2-3 patients per hour
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Educated patients and family members regarding therapeutic treatments.
- Administered therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Administered Ultra sound and Hivamat massages.
- Set up patients on traction machines to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
Shop Helper
Polaris of Baton Rouge
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Assemble various off-road vehicles, slingshots, and motorcycles
- Observe all safety policies and procedures
- Receive and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Clean all equipment before being placed on showroom to be sold.
Offshore Technician
Fastorq LLC
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Traveling to drilling location on and offshore to perform hydro-static testing of drilling rig blow out preventers and drilling equipment.
- Set up and perform test activities.
- Facilitate equipment applying water, electrical power and leveling during installation processes.
- Perform complex mechanical alignments and calibration of equipment to quality standards.
- Utilize control mechanisms or hands-on procedures to operate machines.
- Monitor gauges, dials and various indicators to ensure machines are working properly.
- Calibrate/adjust equipment to ensure quality production utilizing calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
- Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Offshore Cutting Technician
EOT Cutting Services
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Traveled offshore to perform various cold cutting processes including subsea casing cutting, slot recovery, and drilling platform removal using hydraulic diamond wire saws.
- Monitor gauges, dials and various indicators to ensure machines are working properly.
- Utilize control mechanisms or hands-on procedures to operate machines.
- Perform complex mechanical alignments and calibration of equipment to quality standards.
- Facilitate equipment applying water, electrical power and leveling during installation processes.
- Set up and perform test activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Houston, TX12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
Lonestar Community College
Montgomery, TXAssociate of Applied Science -
Our Lady Of The Lake College
Baton Rouge, LAAssociate of Science - Biology Major
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LAHigh School Diploma -
Pineville High School
Pineville, LA2009
Skills
- Inpatient orthopedic / acute care rehab experience
- Skilled Nursing facility rehab experience
- Orthopedic outpatient rehab experience
- Experience with EPIC and Casamba documentation software
- BLS certified
- Patient safety/ satisfaction
- Patient Privacy/ HIPAA compliant
- Medical terminology
- Strengthening/ Stretching
- Joint mobilizations/ soft tissue massage
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hendricks Medical Center Acute Care
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
BrightPointe At Lytle Lake SNF
03.2021 - Current
PT Technician
Montgomery Physical Therapy
09.2017 - 04.2019
PT Technician
Go Physical Therapy
07.2016 - 07.2017
Shop Helper
Polaris of Baton Rouge
03.2015 - 12.2015
Offshore Technician
Fastorq LLC
01.2012 - 11.2012
Offshore Cutting Technician
EOT Cutting Services
07.2009 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Pineville High School
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
Lonestar Community College
Associate of Applied Science -
Our Lady Of The Lake College
Associate of Science - Biology Major
Baton Rouge Community College