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Christy Craig

Ayden,NC

Summary

Seasoned and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with 20+ years of experience variety of settings including: SNF, Home Health and Outpatient. Gained extensive experience in treating the geriatric population with various diseases and diagnoses. Focused on functional goals to maximize patient progress and quality of care. Empathetic and compassionate to patient's individual needs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Prodigy Transitional Rehab
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide skilled physical therapy interventions under plan of care established by evaluating physical therapist to include: therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training.
  • Functional mobility training for transfers, bed mobility, and use of modalities such as Estim and short wave diathermy as indicated.
  • Monitor patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes with supervising therapist notified of any changes in condition
  • Utilize NetHealth for electronic PT documentation
  • Follow all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Rehabilitation
06.2015 - Current
  • Provide skilled physical therapy interventions under plan of care established by evaluating physical therapist to include therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training.
  • Functional mobility training, (bed mobility and transfers) and utilizing modalities (Estim and short wave diathermy)
  • Monitor patient progress and treatment response notifying supervising therapist of any changes in condition.
  • Follow all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Provide ongoing patient and family education/training on appropriate assistive device and adaptive equipment uses and home exercise program.
  • Assess treatment plans and make adjustments for maximum benefits, consulting with supervising therapist when needed.
  • Attend weekly care plan meetings with patient, families and other interdisciplinary staff to discuss patient's progress towards goals and discharge plans as well as discussing any concerns patient and/or family may have
  • Back up Program Manager when needed, attending daily interdisciplinary meetings and administrative support
  • Utilize Casamba for patient documentation

Physical Therapist Assistant

Universal Healthcare
07.2010 - 09.2015

Provided skilled physical therapy interventions under plan of care established by evaluating physical therapist to include therapeutic exercises, gait/balance training, functional mobility training, and use of Estim and SWD modalities as indicated.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Rick Vick, PT ( Home Health)
03.2008 - 06.2010

Provided skilled physical therapy interventions under plan of care established by evaluating physical therapist in home health setting working with various populations/diagnoses including but not limited to:

  • Geriatrics for orthopedic, neurological, and general deconditioning.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure successful rehabilitation outcomes reporting any changes in medical condition when needed.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Kindred Healthcare/ Rehab Care
06.2003 - 12.2007

Worked in SNF setting providing skilled physical therapy services under plan of care established by evaluating physical therapist to include therapeutic exercises, gait/balance training, and functional mobility training.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Careworks, Inc
07.2001 - 06.2003

Provided skilled physical therapy services under plan of care established by evaluating physical therapist in various settings including:

Outpatient, SNF, Pediatrics and Home Health with diagnoses ranging from neurological, orthopedics, general deconditioning, work related injuries, and motor vehicle injuries.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Martin Community College
Williamston, NC
06.2001

Skills

  • Medical terminology
  • Documentation
  • Focused on quality patient care with positive and compassionate approach
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Customer service
  • Basic understanding of computer applications
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Motivated
  • Self-sufficient
  • Team player
  • Flexible
  • Goal orientated

Certification

National Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, PTA license A2905

Healthcare CPR/AED (infant, child and adult) certified (expires 8/2025)

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Prodigy Transitional Rehab
06.2023 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Rehabilitation
06.2015 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Universal Healthcare
07.2010 - 09.2015

Physical Therapist Assistant

Rick Vick, PT ( Home Health)
03.2008 - 06.2010

Physical Therapist Assistant

Kindred Healthcare/ Rehab Care
06.2003 - 12.2007

Physical Therapist Assistant

Careworks, Inc
07.2001 - 06.2003

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Martin Community College
Christy Craig