Carlton Poma
Richmond,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Parham Healthcare
05.1999 - Current
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Rehabilitation Manager, Regional
Medical Facilities Of America
04.2003 - 06.2009
- Modified operational, marketing and staff resources to meet financial goals.
- Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for all patients and families.
- Scheduled providers according to patient need to use resources efficiently.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Heartland Home Healthcare
06.1999 - 05.2003
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Johnson Willis Hospital
05.1993 - 05.1999
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
La Guardia Community College
New York, NY12.1992
Skills
- Oral and Written Communication
- Decision Making
- Medical History Taking
- Body Mechanics
- Rehabilitation Services
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Progress Reporting
Timeline
Rehabilitation Manager, Regional
Medical Facilities Of America
04.2003 - 06.2009
Physical Therapist Assistant
Heartland Home Healthcare
06.1999 - 05.2003
Physical Therapist Assistant
Parham Healthcare
05.1999 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Johnson Willis Hospital
05.1993 - 05.1999
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
La Guardia Community College