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David Marshall

Seattle,WA

Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant with a proven track record at Powerback Rehabilitation, enhancing patient mobility and implementing effective fall prevention strategies. Excelled in geriatric physical therapy and patient education, significantly improving client outcomes. Skilled in orthopedic rehabilitation and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, demonstrating exceptional care and quick adaptation to new documentation software. Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 20 years.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant/Assistant Wellness Coordinator

Powerback Rehabilitation
03.2022 - Current

As the Wellness Coordinator:

Responsible for developing and performing balance and strength class.

Creating a culture of wellness in the community by providing seminars and education.

Coordinating with staff to help assess residents physical capabilities to match them up with appropriate activities.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant:

  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery and other orthopedic conditions.
  • Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
  • Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.

Physician Assistant

Infinity Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Era Living
01.2009 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
  • Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Green River Community College
Auburn, WA
09.1996

Skills

In Hospital, Skilled Nursing, Outpatient and Home Health setting:

  • Progress Reporting
  • Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Functional Mobility Training
  • Gait training
  • Orthopedics
  • Patient Education
  • Strengthening
  • Balance Assessment
  • Patient Care
  • Learn new documentation software quickly

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant/Assistant Wellness Coordinator

Powerback Rehabilitation
03.2022 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 03.2022

Physician Assistant

Infinity Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 12.2021

Physical Therapist Assistant

Era Living
01.2009 - 12.2019

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Green River Community College
David Marshall