Cyrah Bednarek
Yorkville,IL
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than two years. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and works well independently or as part of team. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Renewal Rehab (SNF)
01.2024 - Current
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Physical Therapist Assistant
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
02.2024 - Current
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant
Fiber Staffing
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Managed high-volume caseload, up to 16 patients per day, and organized daily schedules of patients.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and
coordination. - Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Used ERMs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.
- Discussed rehabilitation and reconditioning options to improve patients' function and quality of life.
- Experience working with patients ages 16 to 103 years old.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL05.2022
Skills
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- BLS/CPR Certified via AHA
- Proficient with Cerner, Optima, Strata, Net Health, and Web PT EMR
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Exercise Planning
- Works well with all ages
- Time Management
- Resilient
- Dedicated
- Positive attitude
Accomplishments
- 04/2021, 4-week Outpatient Clinical Experience at Sforzo, Dillingham, and Stewart Orthopedics and
Sports Medicine, Sarasota, FL. - 05/2021, Attended Nonsurgical and Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics in-person forum discussion
with four Board-Certified and fellowship trained doctors. - 05/2021-10/2021, Volunteered at same Orthopedic Outpatient clinic.
- 10/2021-12/2021, 6-week Acute Care Clinical Experience at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL.
- 01/2022-02/2022, 7-week Skilled Nursing Home and Rehab Clinical Experience at The Springs Lake
Pointe woods, Sarasota, FL.
Certification
- Florida Board of Physical Therapy - PTA License # PTA32207 (July 2022 - Current)
- North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy - PTA License # A7967 (September 2022 - Current)
- Virginia Board of Physical Therapy - PTA License # 2306606275 (December 2022 - Current)
- Illinois Board of Physical Therapy - PTA License # 160.010066 (January 2024-Current)
References
Jessica Gillan, 502-689-1267, PTA, DOR.
Lili Rengifo, 941-807-3829, lili@sforzodillingham.com, PTA.
Jordan Vasquez, 941-268-3074, PTA.
Ayla Olk-Szost, 248-821-5316, DPT.
Rachel Thomas, 336-906-6912, SLP, DOR.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
02.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Renewal Rehab (SNF)
01.2024 - Current
Travel Physical Therapist Assistant
Fiber Staffing
08.2022 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
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