Daisha Alvarez
Truth or Consequences,NM
Summary
Skilled physical therapy professional with hands-on experience in supporting patient rehabilitation and recovery. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in therapeutic exercises, patient care, and maintaining detailed treatment records. Known for reliability and achieving results in patient progress and satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advanced Physical Therapy
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
- Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with equipment setup, inventory management, and patient scheduling as needed.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Led workshops for clinic staff on emerging physical therapy techniques, fostering culture of continuous learning.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Artesia General Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
- Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Assisted athletes in their return to sport activities through sport-specific training programs targeting agility, endurance, power, speed development.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Roswell Independent Schools
03.2023 - 05.2023
- School setting; working with students with different diagnosis and disabilities, meeting their goals to become independent individuals, through gross motor skills, and safe access.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
Clinical Rotation
Sun Country Physical Therapy
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Treated patients in an orthopedic outpatient setting with many different diagnoses and ages under the supervision of a PT following the plan of care of each individual.
- Assisted physician in conducting thorough examinations for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
Clinical Rotation
Sandoval Regional Medical Center (UNMH)
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Treated patients in an outpatient and acute care hospital setting.
- Following the plan of care provided by the primary PT.
- Documented treatments, communicated with the PT about patient outcomes and billed all treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care for patients.
Clinical Rotation
MiraSol Women's Health
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Treated orthopedic and pelvic health patients in an outpatient setting.
- Followed plans of care provided by the primary PT.
- Documented treatments, communicated with the PT about patient outcomes and billed all treatments.
Physical Therapy Tech
Apexnetwork Physical Therapy
02.2019 - 08.2022
- As a physical therapy tech I assisted licensed clinicians with PT treatments
- Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment sessions by providing clear explanations of each procedure and maintaining a supportive environment.
- Assisted with reception duties like scheduling patients and completing follow up calls.
- Reduced patient wait times, efficiently scheduling appointments and managing therapy session flow.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM01-2023
Skills
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Home Exercise Programs
- Therapeutic exercise
- Injury Prevention
- Posture correction
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Kinesiology Taping
- Patient Communication
Certification
- New Mexico PTA
- PED licenses
- CPR certified
- HIPAA certified
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advanced Physical Therapy
01.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Rotation
Sun Country Physical Therapy
10.2023 - 12.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Artesia General Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Roswell Independent Schools
03.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Rotation
Sandoval Regional Medical Center (UNMH)
07.2022 - 09.2022
Clinical Rotation
MiraSol Women's Health
05.2022 - 05.2022
Physical Therapy Tech
Apexnetwork Physical Therapy
02.2019 - 08.2022
- New Mexico PTA
- PED licenses
- CPR certified
- HIPAA certified
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
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