Cassandra Zimmer
Waldron,AR
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 17 years. Dedicated Physical Therapy Professional with more than 17 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Expert in [Area of expertise] with extensive training in [Type] treatment. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail. Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with excellent skills in customer service and assessing musculoskeletal conditions. Background working in high-tempo in-hospital rehab centers focused on [Type] and [Type] cases. Certified in [Area of certification]. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Wellness Physical Therapy
01.2014 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment program's for improved at-home support.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Evaluated patient strength and range of motion to devise personalized regimes.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Restore Physical Therapy
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Evaluated patient strength and range of motion to devise personalized regimes.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Starkey Physical Therapy
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Evaluated patient strength and range of motion to devise personalized regimes.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Restore Therapy Services
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Evaluated patient strength and range of motion to devise personalized regimes.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK06.2006
Skills
- Patient Interviews
- Functional Improvements
- Patient Service
- Passive Exercises
- Body Mechanics
- Pain Management Techniques
- Progress Reports
- Needs Assessment
- Self-Care Instructions
- Operational Standards
- Muscle Performance
- Therapeutic Exercise
- HIPAA Requirements
- Patient Health Information Access
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Therapist Assistance
- Therapeutic Equipment
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Knee Surgery
- Prosthetics Integration
- Emergency Response
- Hip Surgery
- Massage Therapy
- Inventory Management
- Treatment Planning Assistance
- Joint Mobilization
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Injury Prevention
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Caregiver Training
- Cranial Sacral Therapy
- Customer Service
- Progress Monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Rehabilitation Services
- Safety Management
- Medical Terminology
- Treatments and Therapies
- Patient Screening
- Gait Training
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Basic Life Support
- EMR Systems
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Sports Injuries
- Balance Disorder
- Workload Delegation
- Strength and Conditioning Coaching
- Home Health Care
- Evaluate Progress Data
- Joint Protection Exercise
- Cold Therapy
- Outpatient Therapy
- Clean Equipment
- Patient Follow-Up
- Support Patients
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Communications
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Wellness Physical Therapy
01.2014 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Restore Physical Therapy
01.2010 - 01.2014
Physical Therapist Assistant
Starkey Physical Therapy
01.2007 - 01.2010
Physical Therapist Assistant
Restore Therapy Services
08.2006 - 01.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Carl Albert State College
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