Christy Allen
Summary
Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering several years of experience working in patient-focused settings in both hospitals and home health settings. Exceptional experience working with geriatric and disabled individuals. Seeking employment as PRN for weekends.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ascension Health at Home Together with Compassus
Evansville
03.2020 - Current
- Providing skilled physical therapy to a variety of diagnosis.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to patients during therapy sessions.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Worked with physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving patient function in home setting.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Newburgh
06.2010 - Current
- Providing skilled physical therapy with a variety of diagnoses mainly neurological based.
- On brain injury team for the 8 years being fulltime at facility.
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist from 2014 to 2018.
- Fulltime for 8 years and PRN at current.
- Assisted patients with therapeutic exercises and mobility training.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising therapist.
- Educated patients on home exercise programs for continued recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Deaconess Home Health
Evansville
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided skilled physical therapy in home setting for a variety of different diagnosis.
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN 08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
- Therapeutic modalities
- Exercise prescription
- Electronic documentation
- Patient engagement
- Healthcare compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Strengthening
- Gait analysis
- Progress monitoring
- Range of motion exercises
- Gait training
- Pain management techniques
- Adaptive equipment training
- Therapeutic exercise
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ascension Health at Home Together with Compassus
03.2020 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Deaconess Home Health
09.2018 - 05.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Vincennes University
08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
University of Southern Indiana
08.2004 - 05.2008