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Christian Rheault

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

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