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Christine Daniels

Brick,NJ

Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 15 years. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

PTA

Coastal Rehabilitation Home Care Services
03.2019 - Current
  • Providing home care physical therapy to patients in the geriatric population with various diagnosis and co morbidities
  • Utilizing effective interventions to achieve set goals
  • The ability to work autonomously but also create working relationships with supervising therapists and working in a multi-disciplinary team as needed
  • Proficient in EMR documentation in timely and concise manner.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment program's for improved at-home support.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
  • Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

PTA- Full Time

CareOne At Wall
09.2012 - 01.2018
  • Working with geriatric populations with focus on orthopedic, neurological, and the medically fragile patient with multiple co- morbidities
  • Utilizing appropriate interventions to maximize functional mobility in each patient
  • Being a part of a multi disciplinary team of clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure proper care and discharge plans are appropriate and implemented
  • Utilizing electronic documentation with focus on point of service, billing accuracy, scheduling, and timeliness.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.

PTA

Atlantic Physical Therapy Center
12.2011 - 09.2012
  • Fast paced clinic working with high volume of patients in an outpatient setting
  • Various patient populations with a focus on orthopedic patients
  • Manual therapy and functional strengthening driven to aide in return to a patients prior level of function
  • Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
  • Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
  • Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
  • Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.

Physical Therapist Assistant, Clinic Assistant Manager

All Care Physical Therapy Center
11.2007 - 01.2011
  • Responsibilities’ include utilizing modalities as needed to provide pain relief, ‬‬ gait/balance training to maximize safety, therapeutic exercise to improve function and ease with ADL’S, manual techniques to return to prior level of function
  • Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills to exceed productivity goals while providing excellent patient care‬‬
  • Assisting the clinic manager in scheduling of staff, annual performance reviews and ‬ensuring clinic is running smoothly, including ADP payroll input and management
  • Responsibilities include utilizing modalities as needed to provide pain relief, gait/balance training to maximize safety, therapeutic exercise to improve function and ease with ADL’S, manual techniques to return to prior level of function
  • Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills to exceed productivity goals while providing excellent patient care Assisting the clinic manager in scheduling of staff, annual performance reviews and ensuring clinic is running smoothly, including ADP payroll input and managemen

Physical Therapy Aide

All Care Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic
08.2007 - 11.2007

Education

Bachelors - Health Information Management

University of Arizona, Global
03.2023

A.A.S - Physical Therapist Assistant

Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ
07.2007

Skills

  • Providing excellent patient care with the ability to effectively carryout the physical therapists plan of care Skills that I have obtained are but not limited to; strong clinical procedure skills, maximizing patient treatment goals including gait training, manual techniques and modalities as needed Excellent manual skills and strong knowledge in anatomy to maximize return in functional mobility Extensive experience in a broad range of PT programs, treatments and interventions restoring function in various populations Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and proficiency in patient care, medical terminology, time management and therapy-program implementation Enthusiastic team player dedicated to providing quality care and achieving superior patient outcomes as a member of the physical therapy team

Timeline

PTA

Coastal Rehabilitation Home Care Services
03.2019 - Current

PTA- Full Time

CareOne At Wall
09.2012 - 01.2018

PTA

Atlantic Physical Therapy Center
12.2011 - 09.2012

Physical Therapist Assistant, Clinic Assistant Manager

All Care Physical Therapy Center
11.2007 - 01.2011

Physical Therapy Aide

All Care Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic
08.2007 - 11.2007

Bachelors - Health Information Management

University of Arizona, Global

A.A.S - Physical Therapist Assistant

Mercer County Community College

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