Carol Burns

My mother required 24 hour care. Scheduling and taking her to Dr.'s appointments. I was a full time care giver during this time of staying home.

• Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
• Monitored patient progress, providing feedback to enhance recovery strategies.
• Educated patients on therapeutic exercises and injury prevention techniques.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments and outcomes.
• Performed Joint Mobilization for Shoulder/Knee patients to help increase range of motion.
• Various modalities-Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Hot-Cold modalities.

• Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
• Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
• Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
• Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
• Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
• Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.

• Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
• Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
• Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with equipment setup, inventory management, and patient scheduling as needed.
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.

• Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient care delivery.
• Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
• Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
• Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.

• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
• Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
• Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.

• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate physical therapy with overall patient care plans.
• Assisted in reducing patient recovery periods with application of targeted therapeutic exercises.
• Utilized aquatic therapy treatments for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
• Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.

• Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
• Assisted athletes in their return to sport activities through sport-specific training programs targeting agility, endurance, power, speed development.
• Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Facilitated aquatic therapy sessions for patients with joint pain or limited mobility due to arthritis or other chronic conditions.
• Maintained detailed patient records to track progress and adjust treatments for optimal outcomes.
• Provided patient education on post-therapy care, leading to decreased instances of re-injury.
• Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.