Faith Sandoval
Byron,GA
Summary
Seasoned Physical Therapy Assistant with 15 years of experience specializing in pediatric to geriatric care across outpatient clinics and skilled nursing facilities. Expert in orthopedic, neuro, pediatric and post-op rehabilitation, with a passion for leveraging creative therapeutic interventions to enhance client recovery and quality of life. Aims to apply diverse skills and knowledge focusing on delivering exceptional care in a dynamic pediatric facility.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Vocational Teacher
Waves Autism Center
Warner Robins, GA
10.2024 - Current
- Worked in partnership with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) to provide vocational and pre-employment services to the disabled you in the middle GA region.
- Created lesson plans for high school students receiving vocational rehabilitation services.
- Organized scheduling of clients.
- Created onboarding and event planning documents for employees.
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Cantrell Center for Physical Therapy and Wellness
Warner Robins, GA
10.2009 - 10.2021
- Implemented innovative therapeutic interventions to meet diverse patient goals, specializing in orthopedic, neuro, and post-op recovery.
- Enhanced patient recovery through customized neurorehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation programs.
- Delivered comprehensive pediatric to geriatric care, significantly improving patient mobility, strength, function, and quality of life.
- Utilized manual techniques and therapeutic modalities to optimize patient outcomes.
- Mentored PTA students as a Clinical Instructor, sharing expertise in patient care and therapeutic best practices.
Contract Physical Therapy Assistant
Nash Physical Therapy Providers
Atlanta Metro Area, GA
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Implemented innovative therapeutic interventions to meet diverse patient goals, specializing in orthopedic, neuro, and post-op recovery.
- Delivered comprehensive pediatric to geriatric care, significantly improving patient mobility, strength, function, and quality of life.
- Utilized manual techniques and therapeutic modalities to optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
South University
Savannah, GA05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA12-2007
Skills
- Pediatric and Geriatric Care
- Orthopedic and Neuro Rehabilitation
- Neuro Development Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy Techniques
- Therapeutic Exercise Design
- Postural Restoration Institute Techniques
- Aquatic Therapy
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Clinical Education and Training
- Vocational and Pre-employment Education and Training
Timeline
Lead Vocational Teacher
Waves Autism Center
10.2024 - Current
Contract Physical Therapy Assistant
Nash Physical Therapy Providers
01.2016 - 06.2017
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Cantrell Center for Physical Therapy and Wellness
10.2009 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
South University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Armstrong Atlantic State University
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