Christopher De La Cruz
Tampa,FL
Summary
To work as a physical therapy assistant and help the physical therapy and healthcare team in planning and providing treatments to injured, surgical and athletic clientele to overcome mobility and strength deviations while restoring function. Experienced, working in a fast paced outpatient setting or skilled nursing facility while being committed to providing impeccable quality of care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lakes at Lutz Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lutz, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in providing treatments, such as therapeutic exercises and activities, massage, gait training, balance and coordination activities, and joint mobilization.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment and safety measures for home exercise programs.
- Monitored patient progress and reported any changes to the physical therapist.
- Performed administrative tasks such as completing documentation, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, ordering supplies and answering phones.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as physicians or occupational therapists to coordinate treatment plans.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Keeping an open line of communication with Director of Rehab to fill in scheduling conflicts with rehabilitation team as necessary.
Physical Therapist Assistant
The Bristol Of Tampa Rehab And Health Care
Tampa, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their needs.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving injured or ill patients requiring immediate assistance.
- Provided emotional support to help motivate a patient throughout his and her rehabilitation process.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses relevant to physical therapy practice.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Andrews Institute Rehabilitation
Pensacola, FL
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Reports changes in the patient’s condition to the physical therapist while adhering to agency policies and procedures for infection control, biohazardous waste management, quality improvement activities, and safety and risk management practices
- Teaches the patient/family regarding active and passive exercises and the patient’s total physical therapy program
- Makes ongoing therapy re-assessments, evaluates patient progress, updates the plan of care based on findings, and reports significant changes in the patient’s condition to the physician, appropriate team members and/or Clinical Manager
- Documents the patient’s treatments and responses in the physical therapy chart and completes all documentation in an accurate, legible and timely manner. Knowledgeable in Casamba
- Reports any and all changes in the patient’s condition to the Physical Therapist as immediacy dictates
- Provides direct physical therapy according to the direction of the physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Physical Therapy Aide
East Coast Rehabilitation Services
Kenilworth, NJ
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisting physical therapists with therapeutic activities for 10-15 patients daily
- Operation of equipment relevant to physical therapy exercises and activities
- Managed and ordered supplies to maintain inventory stock
- Maintained office and therapy equipment by performing various housekeeping and making minor repairs.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator
CMIC CMO USA Corporation
Cranbury, NJ
11.2008 - 08.2016
- Prepares for production by reviewing production schedule; studying and clarifying specifications; calculating requirements; assembling and weighing materials and supplies
- Produces requirements by operating and monitoring equipment; observing varying conditions; adjusting equipment controls; calculating concentrations, dilutions, and yields; adhering to aseptic filtering and filing procedures
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by following current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), and standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; calling for repairs
- Documents production by completing forms, reports, logs, and records of equipment and batches.
Nursing Assistant/Primary Care Technician
Saint Peter’s University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
04.2004 - 08.2008
- Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission stand
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating health care team on patients’ status.
- Collected/transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Education
Associate Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
Union County College
Cranford, NJ05.2020
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Charles E Gregory School of Nursing
Perth Amboy, NJ05.2007
Baccalaureate - Finance, Exercise Science
University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2001
Skills
- Well-versed with working, safety and sanitization standards adopted in a healthcare facility
- Culturally competent Works well with clientele of different backgrounds and cultures
- Experience working with all age levels from adolescents to geriatrics
- Educated and experienced in pain management techniques and manual therapeutic methods; Therapeutic Massage, Myofascial Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy
- Able to effectively manage competing priorities, adaptable to change
- Able to demonstrate the ability to accept additional responsibilities under times of duress and manage tasks through teamwork
- Long term experience in powerlifting and calisthenics Continually studying and training to improve physical abilities personally, as well as to apply these skills to my profession
- Committed to a career and lifestyle in the fitness field with constant personal development Studying to obtain CSCS and NASM certifications
References
References will be furnished upon request
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lakes at Lutz Health and Rehabilitation Center
02.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
The Bristol Of Tampa Rehab And Health Care
08.2023 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant
Andrews Institute Rehabilitation
08.2021 - 08.2023
Physical Therapy Aide
East Coast Rehabilitation Services
09.2019 - 05.2020
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator
CMIC CMO USA Corporation
11.2008 - 08.2016
Nursing Assistant/Primary Care Technician
Saint Peter’s University Hospital
04.2004 - 08.2008
Associate Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
Union County College
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Charles E Gregory School of Nursing
Baccalaureate - Finance, Exercise Science
University of Massachusetts – Amherst
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