EMMANUEL RIVERA
Winter Springs,FL
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with over 4 years of experience, dedicated to elevating patient rehabilitation through high-quality therapy services. Expertise in crafting tailored treatment plans, collaborate with support staff, and ensuring compliance within industry standards. Adept at building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, enhancing case management, and fostering positive experiences for patients and their families. Committed to accurate documentation and maintaining open lines of communication, striving to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. Passionate about promoting independence and improving the quality of life for individuals in care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
EmpowerMe Wellness
Cape Coral, United States
01.2023 - Current
- Provide high quality therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with industry principals and practices of physical therapy following companies policies and procedures.
- Develop treatment plans, supervise, assistants and aides, contribute to case management, and provide quality patient care.
- Developed, implemented, and instructed a weekly group exercise plan for the community carefully executed to reinforce their daily mobility needs.
- Maintain a positive level of interaction with facilities and clients.
- Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.
- Accurate and timely documentation of patients progress, etc.
- Coordinated with physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare providers to ensure quality care.
- At Atrium at Liberty (ALF)Park
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Therapy
Fort Myers, United States
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Observing patients to assess their physical abilities, range of motion, and limitations, documenting findings for the physical therapist to review.
- Carrying out exercise routines and therapeutic interventions as outlined by the physical therapist, including manual stretches, strengthening exercises, and balance training.
- Instructing patients on proper exercise techniques, explaining the purpose of each exercise, and providing home exercise programs to maintain progress.
- Focusing on activities of daily living (ADLs) like transferring from chairs, walking, dressing, and bathing to improve independence.
- Assisting patients with walking patterns, addressing gait impairments, and using assistive devices like walkers or canes.
- Applying modalities like heat or ice packs as directed by the physical therapist to manage pain.
- Regularly evaluating patient progress, documenting observations and changes in function, and reporting findings to the physical therapist.
- Maintaining open communication with patients, their families, and other healthcare staff within the assisted living facility.
- Ensuring the safety of patients during therapy sessions, modifying exercises as needed to accommodate individual limitations, and addressing any concerns.
- At Shell Point (SNF)
Physical Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
Fort Myers, United States
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Implement high quality physical therapy services for patients in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Rehab policies and procedures.
- Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
- Observing patients to assess their physical abilities, range of motion, and limitations, documenting findings for the physical therapist to review.
- Carrying out exercise routines and therapeutic interventions as outlined by the physical therapist, including manual stretches, strengthening exercises, and balance training.
- Instructing patients on proper exercise techniques, explaining the purpose of each exercise, and providing home exercise programs to maintain progress.
- Focusing on activities of daily living (ADLs) like transferring from chairs, walking, dressing, and bathing to improve independence.
- Assisting patients with walking patterns, addressing gait impairments, and using assistive devices like walkers or canes.
- Applying modalities like heat or ice packs as directed by the physical therapist to manage pain.
- Regularly evaluating patient progress, documenting observations and changes in function, and reporting findings to the physical therapist.
- Maintaining open communication with patients, their families, and other healthcare staff within the assisted living facility.
- Ensuring the safety of patients during therapy sessions, modifying exercises as needed to accommodate individual limitations, and addressing any concerns.
- At Shell Point (SNF)
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL05-2019
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Customer Service
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Communication
- CPT Certification
- Highly Motivated
- Neuro Re-Education
- Manual Therapy
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Ultrasound
- Electrical Stimulation
- Traction
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Skills Modalities
- Neuro Re-Education
- Manual Therapy
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Ultrasound
- Electrical Stimulation
- Traction
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
EmpowerMe Wellness
01.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Therapy
01.2022 - 01.2023
Physical Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 01.2022
Associates in Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
College of Central Florida