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CHRISTINE Teitsma

Constantine,MI

Summary

Aspiring to secure a rewarding and challenging role that leverages skills, knowledge, and experience to empower students in achieving future career aspirations

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

OSMC (Orthopedic Sports Medicine Center)
Middlebury , IN
12.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, pathology, neurology and other related topics pertinent to physical therapy practice.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
  • Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate care for each patient.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes and treatment plans.
  • Served as rehab department super user to instruct/mentor other colleagues with upgrades of NextGen documentation system.

Physical Therapist Assistant

MPM/Beacon Occupational Health
Goshen, IN
11.2017 - 12.2020
  • Performed post offer employment testing for various companies.
  • Performed ergonomic assessments and ergonomics training at several companies.
  • Performed all duties of a PTA for outpatient setting (modalities, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise/HEP, patient education).
  • Managed all inventory and ordering of supplies.
  • Translated all patient forms for MPM from English to Spanish to better assist Spanish speaking patients.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Goshen Health
Goshen, IN
02.1999 - 11.2017
  • Assisted with the development of Goshen Health Ergonomics Program and provided all job site assessments.
  • Strong background in ergonomics, body mechanics education, and injury prevention techniques.
  • Advanced musculoskeletal knowledge specializing in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and taping.
  • Performed quarterly safety audits and monthly hand washing audits as a member of the rehab department safety committee.
  • Built original documentation and billing systems for physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
  • Coordinated the high school student mentorship program.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Kellogg Community College
1998

High School Diploma -

Constantine High School
1995

Skills

  • Excellent time management skills
  • Work well with a team or independently
  • Extremely dependable
  • Able to speak and understand basic conversational and medical Spanish
  • Analytical and enjoy problem solving
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong musculoskeletal background
  • Certified Specialist in Ergonomics

Affiliations

Certified Specialist in Ergonomics, Gray Institute Movement Analysis and Performance System, Graston Technique, Kinesiotaping, Mulligan Concept

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

OSMC (Orthopedic Sports Medicine Center)
12.2020 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

MPM/Beacon Occupational Health
11.2017 - 12.2020

Physical Therapist Assistant

Goshen Health
02.1999 - 11.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Kellogg Community College

High School Diploma -

Constantine High School

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