Eric Cuesta
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
Compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and boost productivity in fast-paced environments. Skilled in patient mobility improvement, exercise program design, and rehabilitation equipment usage. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient support and care collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Maxum Therapy
10.2014 - Current
- Documented electronic and paper medical records, fitted orthotics and prosthetics, provided aquatic therapy for diverse patient load with diagnoses including Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Cerebral Palsy, and educated families on gait training, stair training, and home exercise programs.
- Provided therapeutic exercises and gait training in outpatient therapy setting.
- Assisted physical therapist with direct patient care, followed treatment protocols.
- Assisted licensed therapists with treatment plans and patient care activities.
- Monitored patient responses during sessions and reported changes promptly.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Intecore Physical Therapy
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with Physical Therapist to develop and implement individualized patient care plans, improving treatment outcomes.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatment sessions and therapeutic exercise programs.
- Applied modalities and therapeutic techniques during rehabilitation visits.
- Assisted patients with manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises, ensuring proper mechanics and effective use of physical agents (cold/heat therapy, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, ultrasound, iontophoresis) to enhance recovery.
- Documented patient progress in therapy records and charting systems.
Physical Therapist Aide
Intecore Physical Therapy
05.2010 - 07.2014
- Supported Physical Therapist in conducting patient assessments and developing treatment plans to ensure effective care.
- Guided patients in proper mechanics of therapeutic exercises and use of physical agents (cold/heat therapy, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, ultrasound) to enhance recovery.
- Assisted patients with transfers, positioning, and mobility tasks during therapy sessions.
- Supported physical therapists with patient setup and treatment area preparation at Intecore Physical Therapy.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tables, and exercise spaces following clinic safety standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2010
Skills
- Patient care, Lead PhysicianPatient assessment Assistant (Social media websites, doctor referral tracking coordination)
- Gait training
- Aquatic therapy
- Modalities application
- Orthotic fitting
- Mobility assistance
- Care coordination
- Clinical communication
- Family education
- Treatment implementation
- Patient education
- Progress monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Pain management techniques
- Functional improvement
- Strengthening
- Functional mobility training
- Range of motion exercises
- Joint mobilization
- Body mechanics
- Orthopedic rehabilitations
- Gait analysis
- Balance assessment
- Endurance training
- Strength training
- Body mechanics
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Neuromuscular training
- Therapeutic massage
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Injury prevention
- Adaptive equipment training
- Caregiver training
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Progress reports
- Flexibility improvement
- Confidential information
- HIPAA requirements
- Front office operations
- Lead Physical Therapist Aide
- Marketing Assistant (Social media websites, doctor referral tracking coordination)
- Goal setting
- Interpersonal skills
- Safety management
- Body mechanics
- Wheelchair mobility training
- Strength training
- Safety management
- Neuromuscular training
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Therapeutic massage
- Injury prevention
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Maxum Therapy
10.2014 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Intecore Physical Therapy
07.2014 - 10.2014
Physical Therapist Aide
Intecore Physical Therapy
05.2010 - 07.2014
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Cerritos College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton