Patient-focused, Physical Therapist Assistant, with over 3 years experience in multi-disciplinary outpatient settings, searching for an opportunity to share a passion for rehabilitation in an environment that fosters life-long learning and collaboration. Frequently praised as friendly, focused and tenacious by peers, I can be relied upon to help your patients achieve their goals in a safe and personalized manner.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Elite Spine And Sports Care Of Totowa
04.2021 - Current
Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
Administered ultrasound, deep tissue laser, RPT, and other therapeutic modalities.
Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, muscle scraping, cupping, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
Assisted athletes in their return to sport activities through sport-specific training programs targeting agility, endurance, power, speed development.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Denville Medical And Sports Rehab
10.2020 - 04.2021
Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
Front Desk / Physical Therapy Aide
Professional Physical Therapy
09.2014 - 05.2018
Assisted with front desk duties and provided support in outpatient orthopedic setting
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assitant
Essex County College
Newark
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English, Education
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ
Skills
NJ PTA License Number:40QB00373400
CPR/AED for Health Care Professionals (AHA)
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Elite Spine And Sports Care Of Totowa
04.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Denville Medical And Sports Rehab
10.2020 - 04.2021
Front Desk / Physical Therapy Aide
Professional Physical Therapy
09.2014 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assitant
Essex County College
Bachelor of Arts - English, Education
Centenary University
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