Deborah Simonson
Beverly Hills,United States
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an as needed or per diem position as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
Arbor Trail Skilled Nursing And Rehab
06.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Physical Education Teacher
Seven Rivers Christian School
06.2017 - Current
- Lead Physical Education Teacher facilitating physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Planned and executed special programs such as All Kids Bike Program, Kids Heart Challenge Program and Elementary Field Day events.
- Helped develop Physical Education Curriculum for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Physical Therapist Assistant
Seabreeze Staffing
08.2006 - 07.2010
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to enhance patient mobility and strength recovery.
Physical Therapist Assistant- Physical Therapy Dir
Darcy Hall Of Life Care
01.2003 - 08.2006
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Team Leader
- Educated staff with in service trainings
Education
MBA - Management Healthcare Services
The University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Health And Human Performance
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLAssociate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
South University
West Palm Beach, FLSkills
- Decision making
- Relationship building
- Exercises knowledge
- Curriculum Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Lesson Planning
- Educational Strategies
- Gym Management
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Functional mobility training
- Gait training
Certification
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
Arbor Trail Skilled Nursing And Rehab
06.2023 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Seven Rivers Christian School
06.2017 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Seabreeze Staffing
08.2006 - 07.2010
Physical Therapist Assistant- Physical Therapy Dir
Darcy Hall Of Life Care
01.2003 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Performance
University of Florida
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
South University
MBA - Management Healthcare Services
The University of Phoenix