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Dana Rice

Blairstown,NJ

Summary

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
Dana Rice