Compassionate and detail-oriented Physical Therapist Assistant with expertise in acute care. Excellent communication skills for collaborating with healthcare providers and patients. Proficient in helping patients achieve goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Banner Mckee Medical Center
Loveland, Colorado
01.2017 - Current
Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes.
Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' functional abilities.
Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for complex conditions.
Participated in patient discharge planning to facilitate smooth transitions.
Member of the Fall Prevention and Patient Safety Team.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Gentiva Home Health Services
Bremerton, Washington
05.2013 - 06.2016
Educated patients and families on rehabilitation exercises, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, including session notes and treatment outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Harrison Home Health
Bremerton, Washington
12.2010 - 05.2013
Delivered education on effective fall prevention strategies to enhance patient safety.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
Conducted caregiver training sessions.
Educated patients on exercise programs to enhance balance and strength.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Altura Home Health
Albuquerque, New Mexico
06.2007 - 10.2010
Documented patient progress and communicated with supervising PT to ensure effective care delivery.
Assisted patients in therapeutic exercises to facilitate recovery and improve mobility.
Provided education to families, caregivers, staff and other healthcare professionals regarding physical therapy treatments, safety procedures.
Physical Therapist Assistant
St. John Rehabilitation
Albuquerque, New Mexico
02.2006 - 06.2007
Lead PTA on orthopedic specialty unit.
Administered therapeutic exercises and modalities, improving overall patient mobility.
Facilitated daily communication with lead physical therapist.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, New Mexico
01.2001 - 08.2008
Administered therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Educated patients and families on treatment plans and prescribed home exercises.
Updated Physical Therapist on patient progress to facilitate ongoing assessments.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science (AAS) - Physical Therapist Assistant
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM
01-2001
Skills
Effective communication
Attention to detail
Patient education
Discharge planning
Collaboration methods
Rehabilitation approaches
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Proficient in Cerner
Geriatric physical therapy
Post-surgical rehabilitation
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Tai Chi for Arthritis, 2017
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Banner Mckee Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Gentiva Home Health Services
05.2013 - 06.2016
Physical Therapist Assistant
Harrison Home Health
12.2010 - 05.2013
Physical Therapist Assistant
Altura Home Health
06.2007 - 10.2010
Physical Therapist Assistant
St. John Rehabilitation
02.2006 - 06.2007
Physical Therapist Assistant
Presbyterian Hospital
01.2001 - 08.2008
Associate Of Applied Science (AAS) - Physical Therapist Assistant