Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Dennis Earl Pulangas

Escondido,CA

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
Escondido, CA
06.2006 - Current
  • Educated patients on exercise techniques and rehabilitation practices.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the therapy team.
  • Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
  • Prepared treatment areas by cleaning and organizing equipment for sessions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Documented patient responses to treatments in electronic health records systems.
  • Supported patients in mobility exercises, enhancing their functional independence.
  • Participated in staff training programs to improve therapeutic techniques and practices.
  • Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
  • Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab
Escondido, CA
12.2007 - 12.2017
  • Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the therapy team.
  • Educated patients on exercise techniques and rehabilitation practices.
  • Prepared treatment areas by cleaning and organizing equipment for sessions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Documented patient responses to treatments in electronic health records systems.
  • Supported patients in mobility exercises, enhancing their functional independence.
  • Participated in staff training programs to improve therapeutic techniques and practices.
  • Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Escondido Post Acute Rehab
Escondido, CA
12.2007 - 12.2017
  • Documented patient responses to treatments in electronic health records systems.
  • Supported patients in mobility exercises, enhancing their functional independence.
  • Participated in staff training programs to improve therapeutic techniques and practices.
  • Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
  • Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
  • Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Valle Vista Convalescent Hospital
Escondido, CA
12.2007 - 12.2017
  • Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
  • Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
  • Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
  • Maintained positive interaction with facilities and clients, enhancing client relations.
  • Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
  • Worked with physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving patient function.
  • Administered simple range of motion exercises.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

St. Jude College
Manila, Philippines
05-1999

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Electronic health records
  • Treatment plan implementation
  • Patient assessment
  • Mobility support
  • Injury prevention
  • Home exercise program design
  • Therapeutic techniques

Affiliations

  • Very active person
  • Disciplined individual

Languages

English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

  • 2x Employee of the month at Palomar Vista Healthcare Center

Certification

  • Currently holding Therapy Assistant license.
  • Attended multiple seminars regarding geriatric strengthening, multiple muscle and joint problems, spinal cord, traumatic brain injuries and dealing with dementia and challenging patients.
  • CPI Instructor. Had trained three student Physical Therapy Assistant and currently teaching and guiding a SPTA from San Diego Mesa College.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab
12.2007 - 12.2017

Physical Therapist Assistant

Escondido Post Acute Rehab
12.2007 - 12.2017

Physical Therapist Assistant

Valle Vista Convalescent Hospital
12.2007 - 12.2017

Physical Therapist Assistant

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
06.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

St. Jude College

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