Dedicated and self-motivated Physical Therapist Assistant with experience in providing quality care to patients to improve their quality of life. Proficient in providing hands on techniques, educating patients, and monitoring patient's progress towards goals set in the POC for optimal recovery and pain management. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with the goal of fostering a positive environment in supporting patients throughout their recovery process.
• Collaborated with physical therapists in delivering treatment and interventions in a safe, professional manner to patients recovering from injury, surgery, illness, or falls.
• Provided and instructed patients on home exercise programs, proper body mechanics, and home safety techniques to prevent reinjury and/or falls.
• Performed Dry Needling intervention under the supervision of the physical therapist to address myofascial pain, muscle tightness, and trigger points and assess patient response to treatment.
• Monitored and documented patient progress towards goals established in POC, modifying interventions as necessary to promote optimal recovery.
• Skilled in managing patient schedules, prioritizing treatments, and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure high-quality care in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Prepared patients to meet with the Physical Therapist by setting up tables and providing any equipment necessary.