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Cindy Best

York Haven,PA

Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 35 years.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Kennett Square, PA
12.2010 - Current
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Currently working in Community based therapy for company
  • Have provided therapy to patients in their home, in the community, personal care and asst living units

Physical Therapist Assistant

Albright Care Services
York, PA
07.1999 - 12.2010
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Provided therapy services as a staff level PTA to long term care and out patients as work load trends shifted

Physical Therapist Assistant

Community General Osteopathic Hospital
Harrisburg, PA
11.1996 - 12.1998
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Worked with acute and subacute patients providing skilled physical therapy per Dr protocols
  • CCCE fot PTA students


Lab Instructor and Educator

PTA Program Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, PA
01.1997 - 04.1998
  • Applied advanced education to help students struggling with material and techniques.
  • Partnered with primary instructor in teaching students and enforcing laboratory rules.
  • Observed students to assess progress with laboratory work and assign grades.
  • Taught into to Physical therapy to first year students

Physical Therapist Assistant

Beverly Health And Rehab Services
Camp Hill, PA
04.1995 - 10.1996
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Provided physical therapy to residents in Long term care and sub acute unit
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Physical Therapist Assistant

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Of York
York, PA
09.1985 - 12.1994
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Sr level Staff member Sept 1991 to Dec 1994, Educational program manager


Physical Therapist Assistant

Good Sam Hospital Lebanon
Lebanon, PA
02.1985 - 09.1985
  • Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA
05.1985

Skills

  • Patient Interaction
  • Ambulatory Functional Activities
  • Balance Disorders
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Therapy Equipment Setup
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Acute and Chronic Conditions
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Individual Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Time Management
  • Outpatient Therapy
  • Home Exercise Programs
  • Self Care Instructions
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Current Indirect license #TEI000001

Additional Information

Was a past member of the PA State Board of Physical Therapy from March 2005 till Oct 2012. Was appointed by the governor for 2 terms. Helped write current laws governing PTA supervision which allows indirect supervision of PTA in different settings.

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
12.2010 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Albright Care Services
07.1999 - 12.2010

Lab Instructor and Educator

PTA Program Penn State Mont Alto
01.1997 - 04.1998

Physical Therapist Assistant

Community General Osteopathic Hospital
11.1996 - 12.1998

Physical Therapist Assistant

Beverly Health And Rehab Services
04.1995 - 10.1996

Physical Therapist Assistant

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Of York
09.1985 - 12.1994

Physical Therapist Assistant

Good Sam Hospital Lebanon
02.1985 - 09.1985

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Lehigh Carbon Community College

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