Dara Walker

Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Excellent skills in customer service and assessing musculoskeletal conditions. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 10 years of working in customer-centered environments. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.

PTA class of 2023 - Student Excellence Award Recipient

• CPR, American Heart Association - 8/2021-8/2023
• First Aid, Lifeline Training Resources - 5/2022-5/2024

Select Physical Therapy University - (Outpatient)

October 2022-December 2022

• Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
• Treated a case Load 8 to 10 patients per day, scheduled every hour.
• Administered STM, joint mobilization, and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels, and decrease or prevent injury.
• Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.

Carolinas Medical Center - Atrium Main - (Acute)

February 2023 - March 2023

• Treated a case Load 6 to 8 patients per day, averaging 14 units per day
• Provided mobility support and education during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
• Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
• Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.

Huntersville Health and Rehabilitation Center - (SNF)

April 2023 -May2023

• Treated a case Load 10 to 12 patients per day, including concurrent and group sessions
• Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
• Provided mobility support and education during patient transfers and ambulation.
• Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.

All settings:

• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Assisted in planning individually designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
• Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
• Communicated with Physical Therapists to provide updates on patient care.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency.
• Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
• Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
• Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
• Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.

Sarah Magalski 

Physical Therapist Assistant 

Select Physical Therapy (OP)

smagalski@selectmedical.com

Personal: (717)855-0400

Kojuanda Carrington

Associate Professor and Clinical Education Coordinator

Central Piedmont Community College

kojuanda.carrington@cpcc.edu

Work: 704-330-6366/Belk Room 3114

Personal: (704)674-2031

Lauren Malinosky 

Physical Therapy Assistant 

Atrium CMC (Acute)

lauren.malinosky@atriumhealth.org

Personal: (727)656-1733