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Catherine Albrecht

Hixson,TN

Summary

Highly passionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant seeking a position of Physical Therapist Assistant. Offering proficiency and expertise in assisting physical therapists to provide excellent treatment that improves patient mobility, prevent or lessen physical disabilities of patients, and assisting the patient in returning to their prior level of function or achieving the most functional tasks so that they can live their best quality of life. Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with excellent skills in customer service and assessing musculoskeletal conditions. Background working in high-tempo in-patient hospitals, and Skilled Nursing Facilitates.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

07.2018
  • Proficient in assisting and instructing patients with therapeutic exercises
  • Proficient in performing range of motion stretches
  • Proficient in modalities such as: electrical stimulation, ultrasound, etc
  • Trained in assisting & fitting knee braces, posture braces, and back braces

Physical Therapist Assistant

Encompass Health
02.2020 - Current
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Assisted 3+ Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in acute care setting.
  • Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Physical Therapist Assistant

NHC Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
07.2018 - Current
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lifecare Centers of America
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
  • Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Education

Associate’s Degree - Physical Therapist Assistant

Chattanooga State Community College

Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology

The University of Tennessee

Skills

  • Muscle Performance
  • Total Rehabilitation
  • Healthcare Regulations
  • Progress Reports
  • Patient Interaction
  • Patient-Focused Therapy
  • Strength Development
  • Body Mechanics
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Ambulatory Functional Activities
  • Treatments and Therapies
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Medical Equipment Instruction
  • Pain Management Techniques

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Encompass Health
02.2020 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lifecare Centers of America
02.2019 - 03.2020

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

07.2018

Physical Therapist Assistant

NHC Chattanooga
07.2018 - Current

Associate’s Degree - Physical Therapist Assistant

Chattanooga State Community College

Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology

The University of Tennessee

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