Derek Wong
Arcadia,United States
Summary
As Vice President of my academic cohort and a consistent 4.0 GPA student, I’ve developed strong leadership, discipline, and a drive for excellence. My extensive experience as a physical therapy aide has deepened my understanding of patient care and clinical practice. I approach every opportunity with curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning, continuously seeking ways to grow as a clinician, and contribute meaningfully to any healthcare team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Aide
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Arcadia, United States
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Currently employed as an aide within an in-patient rehabilitation unit and acute rehab unit.
- Day to day includes assisting PT's and PTA's in rehabilitation of patients that suffer from stroke, cancer, orthopedic trauma and neurological trauma.
- I also partake in the cleanliness of the physical therapy gyms, common areas and rooms of patients within the hospital.
- Currently employed as an aide within an in-patient rehabilitation unit.
Physical Therapist Aide/Exercise Specialist
Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted multiple physical therapists in an outpatient clinic.
- Worked one on one with patients, guiding them through the prescribed exercise program.
- Through guidance, exercises were demonstrated, explanation of the exercises were given, targeted muscle groups were stated and form was corrected if needed.
- Worked closely with the Physical Therapists to help develop at home exercise programs.
- Assisted in filling out patients' exercise flowsheet and timesheet for billing purposes.
- Worked with patients of all kinds of backgrounds. Including: geriatric, pediatric, health care providers, athletes and everyday workers.
- Cleanliness of the gym, patient rooms, bathroom and common areas were a top priority as an aide.
- Also, did administrative and reception work as well.
- Everyday included phone calls with patients to either check in, remind a patient of an appointment, or inform them of insurance benefits.
- Along with that, when necessary I would call patients insurances to confirm benefits and call providers' offices.
Physical Therapist Aide
The Physical Edge
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Began as a volunteer to help expand my knowledge.
- Helped therapists manage their patients.
- Experienced helping patients with sport injuries, injury prevention and postoperative care.
- Provided cleanliness of the gym, bathrooms, common area and therapy tables, helping with the prevention of COVID-19 outbreak.
- Assisted in filing of patients' exercise and stretching charts.
- Educated new patients on how specific stretches and/or exercises were helping them.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therpay
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CA01-2027
Bachelors of Science - Human Physiology
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon01-2022
Skills
- Therapeutic exercise
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Patient education strategies
- Professional customer service
- Effective phone communication
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Certified CPR Practitioner, CPR Certification Institute, 07/01/24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Aide
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Aide/Exercise Specialist
Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy
08.2022 - 07.2023
Physical Therapist Aide
The Physical Edge
06.2021 - 09.2021
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therpay
West Coast University
Bachelors of Science - Human Physiology
University of Oregon
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