Dana Noel
Boynton Beach
Summary
Clinical healthcare professional with 7+ years of experience supporting surgeons, physicians, and multidisciplinary clinical teams in hospital, outpatient, SNF, and home health environments. Strong background in anatomy, biomechanics, patient positioning, clinical education, and real-time troubleshooting. Proven ability to train clinicians, support procedural workflows, and drive adoption of clinical best practices. Highly motivated to leverage hands-on clinical expertise in a Robotics Clinical Specialist role supporting Smith+Nephew’s CORI robotic platform.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)
BCS Physical Therapy
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care while leading and supervising clinical staff, ensuring consistent protocol adherence.
- Trained, onboarded, and coached PTAs, improving clinical efficiency, confidence, and performance.
- Supported leadership with workflow optimization, staff evaluations, and quality initiatives.
- Acted as a liaison between clinicians and leadership, experience directly applicable to clinical sales collaboration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Activa Home Health
2024 - Current
- Provide independent, field-based clinical support across diverse patient populations, adapting care plans in real time.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to other PTAs, supporting training, competency development, and best practices.
- Collaborate directly with physicians, physical therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to support clinical decision-making.
- Maintain strict compliance with regulatory, safety, and documentation standards, aligning with hospital and device-credentialing expectations.
- Communicate complex clinical findings clearly to providers, mirroring surgeon education and support responsibilities.
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant
Cross Country Allied
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Rapidly integrated into a new clinical environment, demonstrating adaptability critical for territory-based roles.
- Led clinical teams in proper technique, patient positioning, and safety protocols, reducing risk and improving outcomes.
- Facilitated clinical team meetings focused on outcomes, utilization, and continuous improvement.
- Served as a primary communication link between therapists, physicians, and facility leadership.
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant
Performance PT
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Supervised PTAs during periods of high case volume, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Adjusted workflows to maintain efficiency under operational pressure.
- Continued hands-on clinical care while supporting operations parallel to covering multiple surgical accounts.
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant
AMN Healthcare
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed tailored treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and recovery outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to determine patient needs and progress effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and rehabilitation strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve treatment efficacy and patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients on injury prevention and wellness strategies to foster long-term health benefits.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment protocols as necessary for optimal results.
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
LifeCare
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported home health-based rehabilitation alongside physicians, nurses, and care teams.
- Documented outcomes accurately in time-sensitive clinical environments.
- Assisted with patient flow and scheduling efficiency experience transferable to surgical case coverage logistics.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices in home health physical therapy services.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to improve efficiency of patient visits and therapy sessions.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Florida Movement Therapy Centers
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Delivered outpatient therapy focused on mobility, joint function, and patient education.
- Supported implementation of new programs and clinical techniques, demonstrating openness to innovation.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and progress reporting.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Keiser University
West Palm Beach, FL2019
Skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Functional mobility analysis
- Patient & caregiver education
- Computer literacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Lead Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)
BCS Physical Therapy
01.2024 - Current
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant
Cross Country Allied
08.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant
Performance PT
01.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant
AMN Healthcare
10.2022 - 12.2022
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
LifeCare
09.2021 - 10.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Florida Movement Therapy Centers
01.2019 - 07.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Activa Home Health
2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Keiser University