Talented and focused Physical Therapist Assistant professional bringing 30 years of expertise, delivering quality care and achieving superior patient outcomes. Background working in skilled nursing settings and home health.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
St. Charles Healthcare System
Bend, Oregon
01.2022 - Current
Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the physical therapist.
Educate patient/families on self-care activities at home between visits which include; HEP, walking, stretching, education of management of pain, edema, signs/symptoms of infection, precautions and strategies to decrease risk for falls.
Document patient progress , treatments, and data in charts.
Participate in patient discharge planning and provided recommendations for outpatient or follow up home healthcare.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Riverside Home Health
Grants Pass, Oregon
05.2021 - 12.2022
Home healthcare all inclusive of a physical therapist assistant.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Consonus Healthcare
Medford, Oregon
04.2014 - 05.2021
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social workers.
Applied modalities; electrical stimulation, ultrasound and diathermy.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress notes and treatment plans.
Educated patients/family members on the plan of care, safety and follow through of care.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
Grants Pass, Oregon
04.2013 - 04.2014
Skilled nursing care all inclusive of a physical therapist assistant.
Physical Therapist Assistant
RehabCare
Medford, Oregon
02.2004 - 04.2013
Skilled nursing care all inclusive of a physical therapist assistant.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Denver Technical College
Denver, CO
10-1993
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
06-1990
Skills
Patient education
Therapeutic modalities
Assistive device education
Documentation practices
Home exercise programs
Effective communication
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
St. Charles Healthcare System
01.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Riverside Home Health
05.2021 - 12.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Consonus Healthcare
04.2014 - 05.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
04.2013 - 04.2014
Physical Therapist Assistant
RehabCare
02.2004 - 04.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
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