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Elizabeth Traina

Bend,OR

Summary

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

Denver Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Montana State University
Elizabeth Traina