Cindy Crisman
Fayetteville,ARKANSAS
Summary
Skilled Physical Therapist Assistant with 24 years of experience in direct patient care, seeking a career transition to the medical coding profession.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Incite Rehab
Springdale , AR
11.2012 - 10.2023
- Worked in a long-term care setting as full-time and PRN Physical Therapist Assistant/Director of Rehab
- Responsible for scheduling patients with appropriate therapists, in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance requirements.
- Conducted therapeutic exercise, gait training and manual therapy techniques under the supervision of a physical therapist.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate care for each patient.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
Springdale, AR
08.2000 - 05.2015
- Worked in Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab and Outpatient settings as full-time and PRN Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex conditions.
- Documented patient progress, treatments, and data in charts.
- Facilitated patient mobility through gait and transfer training exercises.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR08-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Zoology
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-1994
Skills
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of HIPAA laws and regulations
- Experience working with healthcare team
- Ability to effectively communicate with physicians, nursing staff, patients and family
- Proficient in adhering to productivity standards
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance carriers
- Skilled in navigating electronic medical records
Certification
- Arkansas PTA license #1722
- AAPC Member # 02171357, CPC-A, December 2024
- CPC, August 2025
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Incite Rehab
11.2012 - 10.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
08.2000 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Zoology
University of Arkansas