Chelsea Malandrucco
LHC Group
Crestview,FL
17
years of professional experience
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with more than 9 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Expert in neurological rehabilitation. Personable, adaptable and known for great work ethic and attention to detail. Seeking a full time or part time Physical Therapist Assistant position with a progressive rehabilitation clinic.
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries in home environment.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring that all therapy sessions were patient-centered and goal-oriented.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and optimize treatment strategies.
Physical Therapist Assistant
10 Months- Assisted patients in implementing individualized therapy plans to enhance mobility and functional independence.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to supervising physical therapists for effective treatment adjustments.
- Educated patients on home exercise programs, promoting adherence and improving rehabilitation outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and optimize treatment strategies.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores through refined service delivery methods with measurable outcomes.
Physical Therapist Assistant/Backup Manager
3 Years- Provided direct physical therapy services in a
110 bed skilled nursing facility. - Collaborated with rehabilitation team, nursing staff,
social services and physicians to ensure patient
centered care. - Performed duties of back up manager: scheduling, attending required daily meetings, and ensuring all required projects were completed in a timely manner.
Physical Therapist Assistant
6 Months- Treated patients and family members with compassion while providing home training and exercise programs.
- Communicated effectively with team members related to patient care and progress.
- Multitasked multiple patients while providing exceptional care to a variety of diagnoses: traumatic brain injury, stroke, amputees/prosthetic training, spinal cord injuries, balance disorders, orthopedics, and gait abnormalities.
Licensed Massage Therapist
1 Year- Document patient's condition and progress standard SOAP format.
- Utilize Manual therapy skills: NMT, Myofascial Trigger point therapy to manipulate muscles and fascia to correct posture alignment.
- Assess patient's range of motion, ulltrasound, electrical stimulation, heat and cold modalities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Skills
Neuro-rehabilitation
Geriatric physical therapy
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
LHC Group
01.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
04.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Physical Therapist Assistant/Backup Manager
Select Rehabilitation
03.2018 - 03.2021Read More
Physical Therapist Assistant
Cape Fear Valley Outpatient Neurology
10.2016 - 04.2017Read More
Licensed Massage Therapist
Physicians Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2010Read More
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Physical Therapist Assistant
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