Physical Therapist Assist changing careers into the Fire Service, seeking to provide public safety, emergency medical care and educating on fire prevention while working in a team setting. Calm under pressure while making quick, effective decisions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegies Therapies
08.2024 - Current
Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and biomechanics when assisting with patient care.
Facilitated communication between the physical therapist and other medical personnel regarding the plan of care.
Motivated patients throughout their rehabilitation process by encouraging them to reach their goals.
Operating at multi-level of care including skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living and outpatient therapy.
Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Organized group therapy activities to increase patient participation through engaging classes that address physical and/or cognitive deficits.
Assessed bed mobility, transfer training and gait training while providing corrections to activities to increase level of independence.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 08.2024
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Assisted in covering multiple skilled nursing facilities with increased patient census
Experience with geriatric, cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological patients
Excellent time management with documentation while maintaining 85% to 91% productivity
Provide outstanding bed side manners to patients during treatment
Performed caregiving training to family members on patient's level of assistance, precautions, and modifications for safe performance on activities of daily living
Collaborate with multiple medical departments to achieve maximum benefit of patient care and recovery
Proficient in use of Casamba medical documentation
Following and educating patient's on medical precautions set by physicians
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
Select Medical Rehabilitation
04.2022 - 01.2023
Inpatient rehabilitation setting as PRN, 8 hour work day treating individual patients for 45-90 minutes
Patient population consisting of neurological disorders and lower extremity amputations of various ages
Communicating with multi-disciplinary team to provide exceptional medical care for best outcome
Provided patient and family education based on specific medical diagnosis for better understanding of outcome and preparation for possible return home
Treatment focused on Neurological Re-education, Therapeutic Exercises, and Gait training to improve recovery.
Assessed and adjusted medical devices for efficient use to increase safety and comfort
Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability
Physical Therapist Assistant
ATI Physical Therapy
07.2021 - 11.2021
Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
Managed 11 to 16 patients in 8 hour case load
Respond to patient inquires on personal plan of care
Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
Educated patients on Home Exercise Program for improved recovery time
Multitasking point of service during patient care
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
Performed advance gait and neuro re-education training
Worked with athletic population, special population, and general population
Recreational Leader II
City Of Scottsdale
05.2016 - 06.2021
Worked and Covered in multiple parks and facilities
Trained in Clover point of sale system through McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
Experience with large sum of cash
Trained in Active Net Point of Sale system through Vista Del Camino and Granite Reef Senior Center
Participated in Cash Handling course through Scottsdale University
Participated in Credit Card Handling course through Scottsdale University
Experience with cash pick-up
Delivered 4.5 years of excellent customer service to Scottsdale Residence and out of state visitors
Provided clear information on programs and activities that occur throughout Scottsdale
Experience with Clerical duties that includes working with copy/fax machine and answering phones
Scheduled appointments for taxes, health insurance counseling and social work
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ
06.2020
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2015
Skills
Customer service
Verbal and Written Communication
Planning and Coordination
Time Management
Organized
Team Oriented
Legal Confidentiality
Interpersonal Communication
Risk Assessment
Certification
EMT Certified
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Basic Life Support
Best Practice in Dual-Tasking: Examination Through Intervention
Effective Interventions for Older Adults: Balance, Endurance, and Strength
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegies Therapies
08.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
Select Medical Rehabilitation
04.2022 - 01.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 08.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
ATI Physical Therapy
07.2021 - 11.2021
Recreational Leader II
City Of Scottsdale
05.2016 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College