Gabriel Martin
Chico,CA
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 15years.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Enloe Hospital
10.2004 - Current
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Provided support for patients during therapeutic group activities, fostering a positive and collaborative environment conducive to healing.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
Education
Associate Of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CABachelor Of Applied Science - Exercise Physiology
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA05.1999
Skills
- Orthopedics
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Adaptive Equipment Training
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Rehabilitation Services
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Assessment
- Therapeutic exercises
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Strengthening
- Total Rehabilitation
- Strength training
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Post-injury Rehabilitation
- Body Mechanics
- Pain Management Techniques
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- CPR/AED
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Wheelchair mobility training
- Functional Mobility Training
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Enloe Hospital
10.2004 - Current
Associate Of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Sacramento City College
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Exercise Physiology
California State University - Chico
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