Elma Hodzic
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with clinical experience including pediatric care, focused on early intervention and outpatient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience
Eyas Landing
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better patient care.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Helped pediatric patients reach developmental milestones through age-appropriate play-based interventions promoting gross motor skill development.
- Helped patients with self-regulation strategies during periods of dysregulation
- Provided parent education regarding orthotics
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring that all therapy sessions were patient-centered and goal-oriented.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, and electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Tatjana K. Pavlovic, M.D.,SC
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Performed various diagnostic tests on patients such as Glaucoma tests, OCT scans, and checked patients vision.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Checked patient insurance, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Filled out prior authorization forms.
- Assisted with scheduling patients for surgeries and provide them with accurate post-op and pre-op instructions.
- Assisted patients in picking out glasses as well as fitting for lenses.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Clinical Experience
ATI Physical Therapy
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Documented patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to Clinical instructor.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of treatment environment.
Front Desk Receptionist
Danmark Security
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Malcolm X College
1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 6061205-2024
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Quick and efficient at problem solving
- Attentive to detail
- Leadership experience
- Compassionate
Languages
Bosnian
English
Certification
- IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulations - Licensed PTA
- American Heart Association - BLS Provider
- Department of Children and Family Services - Mandated Reporter certification
Timeline
Clinical Experience
Eyas Landing
03.2024 - 05.2024
Clinical Experience
ATI Physical Therapy
10.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
Tatjana K. Pavlovic, M.D.,SC
02.2021 - 07.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
Danmark Security
12.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Malcolm X College