Gregory Ward
Southaven,MS
Summary
Skilled Physical Therapist Assistant with experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Strengths include adeptness at utilizing therapeutic exercises, balance training, sport rehab, functional return, modalities, and interventions to improve patient mobility. Proven track record of building rapport with patients while effectively contributing to treatment plans designed by physical therapists. Demonstrates strong commitment to patient education and promoting overall wellness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
ATI Physical Therapy
Melissa, Texas
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper techniques for rehabilitation.
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to the supervising therapist.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Benchmark physical therapy
Lincoln City, Oregon
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to the supervising therapist.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper techniques for rehabilitation.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
- Applied therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation based on the patient's needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, pathology, neurology and other related topics pertinent to physical therapy practice.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Described therapeutic regimens to promote wellness and health maintenance.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving injured or ill patients requiring immediate assistance.
- Conducted therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques under the supervision of a physical therapist.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patients' functional abilities.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jonesboro, AR
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with experience at Baptist Memorial Hospital, specializing in postsurgical and orthopedic rehabilitation. Proven ability to enhance patient recovery through effective therapeutic exercises and education. Committed to improving balance, strength, and coordination for diverse patient populations. Skilled in functional mobility training and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated outcomes to supervising physical therapists to inform treatment adjustments.
- Educated patients on exercises and home care techniques, fostering independence and enhancing recovery.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient mobility and physical function, guiding personalized treatment strategies.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient mobility and physical function.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TNSkills
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Athletic rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Therapeutic exercises
- Strengthening
- Muscle re-education
- Gait training
- Balance and coordination rehabilitation
- Balance assessment
- Manual therapy techniques
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Therapeutic modalities
- Conditioning
- Patient education
Certification
Physical therapy assistant license Ms 7824, AR 4971, TX 2188291
Awards
Service First Award, Nominated for reacting quickly, effectively, and calmly to a potential life-threatening situation.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
ATI Physical Therapy
05.2026 - 07.2026
Physical Therapist Assistant
Benchmark physical therapy
01.2026 - 05.2026
Physical Therapist Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Concorde Career College