Cynthia Allen
Antioch,CA
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with over 10 years of experience in rehabilitation and caseload management. I specialize in cardiac treatment and prioritize patient care. Known for my personable nature, strong work ethic, and attention to detail, I emphasize teamwork to achieve optimal outcomes for patients while maintaining a commitment to safety and the goals of the organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Assistant
John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
03.2014 - Current
- Maintains care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration, providing patient progress updates to the medical team during point-of-care rounds.
- Facilitates patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Improves overall clinic performance by assisting with staff training initiatives, sharing knowledge of evidence-based practice approaches with fellow team members.
- Enhances overall quality of care within the clinic by actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives, including regular review meetings and process evaluations.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Active In Home Therapy
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Educated families and patients on proper body mechanics and self-care practices to improve long-term outcomes.
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
- Worked one-on-one to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient treatments, progress, and responses to therapies for accurate record-keeping and improved continuity of care.
Assistant Store Manager
Barnes & Noble
08.2008 - 02.2014
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Analyzed sales data for informed decision-making on product placement.
- Identified sales opportunities through customer interactions, maximizing revenue.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Healthcare Adminstration
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA08-2025
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Carrington College, Pleasant Hill
05.2013
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Training/mentoring new Team Members
- Proficient in EPIC
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Nor Cal Clinical Instructor of the year, 2019
- Employee of the Month, John Muir, 2017
Certification
- Certified Clinical Instructor (CI) - American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Physical Therapy Assistant
Active In Home Therapy
03.2023 - 08.2024
Physical Therapy Assistant
John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
03.2014 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Barnes & Noble
08.2008 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Carrington College, Pleasant Hill
- Certified Clinical Instructor (CI) - American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Arts - Business Healthcare Adminstration
Fresno Pacific University
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