Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
Maintained open lines of communication with referring physicians to ensure coordinated care efforts.
Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs for continued progress outside of clinic visits.
Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
Physical Therapy Aide
Scaccia Physical Therapy
09.2021 - 01.2023
Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
Optimized scheduling efficiency through coordination with administrative staff members, minimizing appointment conflicts for both therapists and patients.
Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.
Worked with patients from age 7 to 95.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
05.2019
Skills
Home Exercise Programs
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Balance training
Injury Prevention
Functional Mobility
Exercise planning
Treatment Planning
Joint mobilization
Soft tissue mobilization
Certification
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Physical Therapist License (PT) - MA Board of Physical Therapy.
Modern Strength Training: Blood Flow Restriction- Redefine Health Education (2023, August)