Esther Kaemmerling
Bedford
Summary
Compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant with 3+ years of experience in evidence-based rehabilitation across acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedic environments. Expertise in treating orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and geriatric patients while collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance mobility and quality of life. Proficient in Epic, Net Health, and PointClickCare documentation, as well as HIPAA compliance and patient education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Texas Health Resources Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington
05.2026 - Current
- Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions for orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and medically complex patients under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists.
- Delivered gait, balance, transfer, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and functional mobility interventions to enhance patient independence.
- Monitored patient response to treatment and communicated progress with supervising therapists to ensure rehabilitation goals were met.
- Assisted with discharge planning by recommending durable medical equipment and coordinating safe transitions to home or post-acute care.
- Maintain productivity expectations while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
The Lodge at Bear Creek
Grapevine
12.2023 - 01.2026
- Managed a daily caseload of 14-18 patients, emphasizing improved mobility, balance, strength, gait mechanics, transfers, and functional independence.
- Delivered individualized physical therapy treatments for geriatric and post-acute rehabilitation patients under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention strategies, safe transfers, and proper use of assistive devices to enhance patient safety and independence.
- Documented treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries using Net Health while maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation.
- Facilitated discharge planning and provided durable medical equipment recommendations to support successful community reintegration for patients.
- Ensured compliance with Medicare guidelines, infection prevention protocols, and facility quality standards to uphold quality of care and patient safety.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Green Oaks Physical Therapy
Lake Worth
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Facilitated therapeutic exercise sessions focusing on gait training and neuromuscular re-education for improved mobility.
- Executed individualized orthopedic rehabilitation programs directed by licensed physical therapists.
- Modified treatment plans based on clinical evaluations and patient progress.
- Counseled patients regarding injury prevention, proper body mechanics, and home exercise program adherence.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
SporTherapy
Fort Worth
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated outpatient orthopaedic and sports medicine rehabilitation under PT supervision, enhancing patient recovery.
- Administered therapeutic exercise programs and functional mobility interventions.
- Tracked patient progress and relayed treatment responses to supervising therapists, ensuring effective care adjustments.
- Instructed patients on home exercise techniques and injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness.
- Maintained accurate electronic documentation and prepared treatment areas and therapeutic equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05-2023
Skills
- Functional Mobility Training
- Gait Training
- Balance Training
- Transfer Training
- Medicare Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Epic EMR
- Net Health
- PointClickCare
- Team collaboration
- CPR/BLS Certified
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant — State of Texas
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant — State of Florida
- CPR/BLS Certified
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Texas Health Resources Arlington Memorial Hospital
05.2026 - Current
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
The Lodge at Bear Creek
12.2023 - 01.2026
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Green Oaks Physical Therapy
10.2023 - 12.2024
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
SporTherapy
07.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Tarrant County College