Gianna Pellegrino
Columbia,SC
Summary
Experienced Physical Therapy Aide with five years of experience in providing excellent customer service to physical therapy patients. Proficient in assisting therapists with patient exercises, treatments, and modalities. Providing assistance during routine physical therapy treatments and clerical support. Skilled in managing front office operations by keeping orderly filing systems, maintaining supplies and cleaning therapy areas and equipment. Personable communicator focused on energetically helping patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Ascent Total Performance
Columbia, SC
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique is being used and to provide additional instruction when necessary.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones and maintaining patient files.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for both staff members and patients by following infection control policies.
- Monitored equipment use and overall safety of patients.
- Positioned and secured patients onto therapy equipment to facilitate smooth and safe treatments.
Physical Therapy Aide
Axis hand and Physical therapy
Summerville, SC
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, including vital signs, range-of-motion measurements and other relevant information.
- Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique is being used and to provide additional instruction when necessary.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones and maintaining patient files.
- Conducted exercises with patients as prescribed by the physical therapist in order to improve strength and flexibility.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Educated patients on how to properly perform home exercises as instructed by the physical therapist.
- Transported patients from one area of the facility to another using wheelchairs or other assistive devices when necessary.
Manager
Ye Ole Fashioned
Summerville, SC
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assessed team members' skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05-2026
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
Summerville12-2021
Skills
- Sanitation
- Customer communications
- Preparing patients for treatment
- Filing paperwork
- Assists with physical therapy
- Patient Education
- Body Mechanics
- Heavy caseloads
- Pain Management Techniques
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Nursing Boards.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification- American Heart Association.
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Ascent Total Performance
09.2022 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
Axis hand and Physical therapy
12.2021 - 08.2024
Manager
Ye Ole Fashioned
06.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
High School Diploma -
Summerville High School
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