Grant Eschler
Honesdale,PA
Summary
Compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant recognized for enhancing patient mobility and optimizing rehabilitation outcomes in fast-paced settings. Proficient in developing tailored exercise programs and proficiently utilizing rehabilitation equipment. Strong communication and teamwork skills foster a collaborative approach to patient care and support. Aiming to leverage expertise to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
The Care Center at Sunset Lake
Liberty, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Instruct patients on life skills applicable in a home setting.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Instructed compensatory techniques for addressing permanent functional impairments.
- Trained and educated patients in muscular strengthening, mobility, and endurance techniques.
- Developed home education programs for patients transitioning from skilled therapy services.
- Ensured timely and precise documentation for all provided services.
- Attended professional development courses to refine functional treatment approaches for diverse patient groups.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Achieve Nursing and Rehab
Liberty, NY
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted training sessions on the use and application of external assistive devices.
- Evaluated treatment plans, making periodic exercise adjustments to optimize patient benefits.
- Collaborated with physical therapists and various disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for enhancing patient function.
- Provided support and encouragement to patients, motivating them to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
- Kept treatment areas and equipment clean.
- Applied expertise in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
- Engaged in continuing education to stay updated with the latest physical therapy techniques and practices.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
Honesdale, PA
08.2012 - 09.2022
- Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions.
- Supported pharmacist in preparing [500] prescriptions daily.
- Resolved third-party rejection claims.
- Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
- Prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies for payment.
- Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of problem prescriptions and customer questions to maintain optimal team efficiency.
- Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
Cafe Worker
Nordstrom
King of Prussia, PA
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Answered customer phone calls to provide speedy and accurate information about store operations, products, promotions and orders.
- Completed more than 50 orders each shift with focus on quality and efficiency.
- Offered support to other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain optimal coverage and meet customer needs.
- Delivered orders to kitchen, picked up and checked for accuracy and correct temperature before serving to customers.
- Made sure guests were satisfied with meals, taking swift action to correct problems.
- Answered questions about menus, giving guests list of items included in dishes when asked.
- Rang up orders on cash register efficiently, processing cash, credit card and personal check payments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA05.2021
High School Diploma -
The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Pittsburgh, PA05.2013
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Exercise planning
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical procedures
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Patient-focused therapy
- Time management abilities
- Analytical thinking
- Ambulatory functional activities
- Wheelchair mobility training
- Attention to detail
- Functional improvement
- Therapeutic exercises
- Strength training
Languages
Tagalog
Limited
Affiliations
- Body building
- Outdoor activities
- Singing
- Poetry
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
The Care Center at Sunset Lake
08.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Achieve Nursing and Rehab
11.2022 - 08.2023
Cafe Worker
Nordstrom
05.2013 - 07.2013
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
08.2012 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Lackawanna College
High School Diploma -
The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
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