Eric Santamaria
La Palma,CA
Summary
Skilled Physical Therapist Assistant with experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Strengths include adeptness at utilizing therapeutic exercises, modalities, and interventions to improve patient mobility, and contributing to treatment plans designed by physical therapists.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aya Healthcare/ Sutter Health Outpatient Clinic
Santa Barbara, California
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans for post op and chronic pain patients.
- Administered therapeutic exercises to promote patient recovery and mobility.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to supervising therapists.
- Educated patients on home exercise programs and health management strategies.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment sessions accurately in records.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Regeis Care Center: Skilled Nursing Facility
Bronx, USA
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Gait training, transfer training, pain management, therapeutic exercises, and modality application.
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration, patient/family education
- Administrative: Electronic Medical Record (EMR) proficiency, Medicare billing regulations, and documentation compliance
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted interventions as needed.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises and modalities under physical therapist supervision.
Education
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NYSkills
- Exercise prescription
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Patient Care & Treatment
- Documentation & Compliance
- Equipment Proficiency
- Safety & Assessment
Certification
- Physical Therapy Board of California - PTA License #53131
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer.
- BLS Certified
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer.
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aya Healthcare/ Sutter Health Outpatient Clinic
07.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Regeis Care Center: Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2022 - 01.2024
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
LaGuardia Community College