Frank Petersen
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong background in rehabilitation, emphasizing effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery. Expertise includes implementing treatment plans, educating patients and caregivers, and leveraging assistive devices to promote independence and mobility.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Interim home healthcare
Virginia Beach, Virginia
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented treatment plans based on physician and physical therapist directives to enhance patient recovery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises to support achievement of rehabilitation goals.
- Facilitated discharge planning to reduce caregiver dependency and transition patients from homebound status.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Norfolk Rehabilitation Center
Norfolk, Virginia
07.2024 - Current
- Guided patients in safe use of assistive devices, enhancing mobility and reducing risk during transfers.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists, to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patients' progress, goals, and interventions to support treatment continuity and effectiveness.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Bayview Physical Therapy
Norfolk, Virginia
09.2013 - 07.2024
- Applied modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and thermal therapies to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
- Assessed patient's range-of-joint motion and vital signs to evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Developed tailored home exercise programs for outpatients to support ongoing therapeutic progress.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - PHYSICAL THERAPY
South University
Virginia10-2018
Skills
- therapeutic exercise
- assistive device instruction
- treatment modalities
- Patient assessment
- Gait training
- patient documentation
- Communication
Personal Information
Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Certification
- Physical therapist assistant
- CPR certification 4/21/26-4/21/28
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Familiar with Nethealth and Point-of-Care documentation systems.
Timeline
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Interim home healthcare
09.2024 - Current
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Norfolk Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - Current
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Bayview Physical Therapy
09.2013 - 07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - PHYSICAL THERAPY
South University