Grace Shaffer
Hedgesville,WV
Summary
Compassionate Student Physical Therapist Assistant with a focus on treatment planning and patient education. Skilled in rehabilitation techniques and effective communication to enhance patient recovery processes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Pediatric Movement Center
Frederick, Maryland
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Assisted licensed physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients.
- Documented patient progress and reported findings to supervising therapists.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care strategies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
WVU Medicine Home Health
Martinsburg, West Virginia
04.2026 - 05.2026
- Educated patients on exercises and techniques to enhance recovery processes.
- Supported patient mobility through safe transfer techniques and manual assistance.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss treatment updates and patient needs.
- Performed gait training and balance activities with patients as part of their rehabilitation program.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Red Canyon Physical Therapy
Martinsburg, West Virginia
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Documented patient progress and reported findings to supervising therapists.
- Prepared treatment areas and maintained cleanliness and organization of equipment.
- Engaged in continuous learning about physical therapy practices and tools used daily.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Martinsburg, WV08-2026
Skills
- Pediatric physical therapy
- Treatment planning
- Patient care
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Therapeutic modalities
- Progress documentation
- Clinical reasoning
- Balance training
- Collaboration skills
- Effective communication
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals- American Heart Association
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Pediatric Movement Center
05.2026 - 07.2026
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
WVU Medicine Home Health
04.2026 - 05.2026
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Red Canyon Physical Therapy
11.2025 - 12.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College