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, Philippines05-1999
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