CHELSEA SAVAGE, PTA
Seguin
Summary
Proficient Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong emphasis on geriatric and orthopedic care. Expertise in developing tailored rehabilitation plans, conducting therapeutic exercises, and educating patients on safety and injury prevention. A reliable team player dedicated to improving patient well-being and operational efficiency. Experience in home-health, nursing home, rehab hospital, and outpatient settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Operations Manager
Home Advisor
Flagstaff
07.2022 - Current
- Manage household budget
- Organized daily schedule and transportation of family members
- Handled meal planning, grocery shopping, and inventory control for the home
- Supervised home maintenance projects and hired outside service workers.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Sierra Home Health
Las Cruces
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in developing personalized rehabilitation plans for diverse patient needs.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises under the guidance of licensed physical therapists.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to the supervising therapist.
PTA, PRN
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Las Cruces
11.2020 - 03.2022
- PRN, in a nursing home setting.
Physical Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapy Technician
Encompass Health
Austin
01.2015 - 04.2020
- Reviewed journals and various recourse actions to collect information on treatment and therapies for conditions affecting geriatric and older adult populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care approaches.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for mobility and transfer assistance to patients.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Provided assistance in case- management
PTA
Texas Physical Therapy Specialists
San Marcos
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Manual Therapy and Exercise Prescription
- Exposed to performing joint mobilizations up to grade 5 under a PT supervision
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
- PTA treating patients with orthopedic injuries- of upper and lower extremities
- Gained PTA ortho certification through Evidence in Motions online program
Teacher/Administrative Assistant
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Irving
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Front Desk- included answering phones, communications, and customer service
- Classrooms- interactions with staff and children in a high-quality environment
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
PTA
AmberCare Home Health
Alamogordo
06.2020 - 2021
- Providing home health services in rural New Mexico
Education
Bachelor of Art & Sciences - Exercise Science
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2022
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences
Bright Wood College
Dallas, TX04-2015
Skills
- Thorough understanding of medical terminology
- Case Management
- Written Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Experience using Microsoft, excel, and PowerPoint
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Documentation in patient care
- Rehabilitation plan development
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Sports injury management
- Wheelchair mobility training
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Strengthening
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Relations
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- PTA Specialty Certification in Orthopedics
- PTA license- 2135202
Timeline
Domestic Operations Manager
Home Advisor
07.2022 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant
Sierra Home Health
01.2021 - 06.2022
PTA, PRN
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
11.2020 - 03.2022
PTA
AmberCare Home Health
06.2020 - 2021
PTA
Texas Physical Therapy Specialists
01.2019 - 08.2019
Physical Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapy Technician
Encompass Health
01.2015 - 04.2020
Teacher/Administrative Assistant
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Art & Sciences - Exercise Science
Texas State University
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences
Bright Wood College