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Grace Ruebenacker

Middle Village,New York

Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with more than 25 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Physical Therapist Assistant

Elmhurst Care Center
10.2000 - Current
  • Improve patient mobility by implementing individualized therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
  • Collaborate with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans and patient's progress with varying needs and diagnoses.
  • Record daily notes, billing minutes, weekly progress notes and discharge notes on Net Health (formerly Rehab Optima).
  • Provide In service to Nursing staff on patient's transfers and ambulation to maximize progress during stay in facility.
  • Provide training to covering Physical Therapist assistants on documentation using Net Health (EMR)
  • Follow all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Flushing Manor Care Center
06.1998 - 10.2000
  • Trained patients in exercises and activities of daily living, utilized special equipment, and evaluated patient progress
  • Collaborated with physical therapy and health team members to plan and coordinate treatment programs.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Kings County Hospital
06.1997 - 05.1999
  • Worked in acute care and outpatient rehabilitation settings, administering therapeutic modalities and hands-on treatments to neurological, post-operative, and spinal cord injury patients.
  • Communicated with physicians and nurses to provide updates on patient care.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged
07.1996 - 04.1997
  • Provided bedside care in acute and subacute settings, fitted patients for orthopedic braces, prosthesis, and supportive devices, and trained in their use and care.
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Hospital For Joint Diseases
06.1994 - 06.1996
  • Administered therapeutic exercises and hands-on treatment to post-operative surgery patients, including ACL repair, total hip replacement (THR), total knee replacement (TKR), and spinal fusion.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lutheran Medical Center
10.1991 - 06.1994
  • Worked in acute care setting and outpatient rehabilitation.
  • Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage, stretching, and electrotherapy treatments.

Education

Associate Degree in Applied Sciences – Physical Therapy Assistant -

LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
04.1991

Skills

EMR System ( Net Health and SigmaCare)

BLS

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Senior Physical Therapist Assistant

Elmhurst Care Center
10.2000 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Flushing Manor Care Center
06.1998 - 10.2000

Physical Therapist Assistant

Kings County Hospital
06.1997 - 05.1999

Physical Therapist Assistant

Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged
07.1996 - 04.1997

Physical Therapist Assistant

Hospital For Joint Diseases
06.1994 - 06.1996

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lutheran Medical Center
10.1991 - 06.1994

Associate Degree in Applied Sciences – Physical Therapy Assistant -

LaGuardia Community College

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