Debra Garcia
San Antonio
Summary
I have come to a point in my life where I am looking to cut back from working so many hours and making time for other adventures in my life. But I am not yet ready to stop working altogether. I want to continue to contribute to others. I enjoy very much what I do and still find it rewarding knowing I can help make someone else's life easier. My present job has kept me active and young in mind and in my mobility. I feel at this time home health is the right setting for me. As I mentioned I've worked in home heath in the past and enjoyed getting to know the patient and family on a more personal level.
I am a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 39 years.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Post Acute Medical/ Warm Springs Reha
12.2002 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Answered questions from patients via email, phone, and in person.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
St Phillips College
San Antonio05.1984
Skills
Worked in outpatient settings most of my carrier with some inpatient rehab I've also worked in home health on and off for ~8 years
*Parkinson's Large Amplitude exercises
*Gait Training with variety of assistive devices
*Balance exercises
*Strengthening exercises
*DTM/STM
*ROM/ Joint Mobilizations
*Met to correct pelvic immominante
*Orthopedics Rehab
*Stroke Rehab
*Amputee Rehab
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Post Acute Medical/ Warm Springs Reha
12.2002 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
St Phillips College
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