Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 7 years.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Peninsula Home Care At Nanticoke
Seaford, DE
02.2018 - Current
Communicate with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Assess treatment plans and make adjustments for maximum benefits.
Assist 2 Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in home setting.
Implement treatment programs for the geriatric population in recovery from falls, breaks/ fractures, joint replacement surgery, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases and illness caused by viral infection such as flu, pneumonia and COVID-19.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Tidewater Physical Therapy
12.2015 - 02.2018
Assisted 1 Physical Therapist to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient setting.
Implemented treatment programs for juvenile's and adults living with and recovering from tendon/ ligament repair, joint replacement surgery, breaks/ fractures, joint/muscular pain, Parkinson's, CVA, balance deficits and general weakness.
Administered hands on techniques including massages, ROM and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and mobility.
Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Atlantic Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation
09.2013 - 12.2015
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Implementation of individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Implemented treatment programs in the out patient setting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Georgetown, DE
05.2013
Skills
Ambulatory Functional Activities
Clinical Team Collaboration
Decision Making
HIPAA Compliance
Body Mechanics
Patient Interaction
Team Building
Self Care Instructions
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Home Exercise Programs
Acute and Chronic Conditions
Range of Motion Exercises
Outpatient Therapy
Progress Reporting
Joint Protection Exercise
Balance Disorders
Pain Management Techniques
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Peninsula Home Care At Nanticoke
02.2018 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Tidewater Physical Therapy
12.2015 - 02.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
Atlantic Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation
09.2013 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Physical Therapist Assistant at Athena Health Care Systems/ Evergreen HealthcarePhysical Therapist Assistant at Athena Health Care Systems/ Evergreen Healthcare