Eduardo Garnica
Erie,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. (Licensed physical therapy assistant)
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant (5 Week Clinical)
NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
Physical Therapy Assistant (5 Week Clinical)
LECOM Senior Living Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Contributed to increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and clear communication throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Encouraged optimal function in geriatric patients through targeted balance training, strength development exercises, and gait retraining strategies.
Physical Therapist Assistant (6 Week Clinical)
Advance Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
Education
Associate of Science -
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA05.2022
Skills
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Functional Mobility Training
- Gait training
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Therapeutic exercises
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant (6 Week Clinical)
Advance Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 05.2022
Physical Therapy Assistant (5 Week Clinical)
LECOM Senior Living Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant (5 Week Clinical)
NovaCare Outpatient Rehabilitation
11.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Science -
Mercyhurst University
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