Diana Varela
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Physical Therapist Assistant with experience in acute, rehab and outpatient therapy. Certified in Mulligan mobilization techniques, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, Lee Silverman voice treatment BIG, muscle energy techniques of the lumbar-pelvis-sacrum, electro therapy and rehabilitation after lower extremity limb loss.
Fluent in English and Spanish. Currently demeed a qualified bilingual staff member of uchealth for having successfully completed a bilingual proficiency assessment in Spanish.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Uchealth Parkview
12.2015 - Current
- Supported physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Documented patient progress and reported findings to supervising therapists efficiently.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Met productivity goals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
PROtherapy
12.2015 - 05.2021
- Engaged in ongoing learning to understand best practices in physical therapy techniques and protocols.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05.2015
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Gait training
- Therapeutic exercises
- Patient education
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Adaptive equipment training
- Wheelchair mobility training
- Caregiver training
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Uchealth Parkview
12.2015 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
PROtherapy
12.2015 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Pueblo Community College
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