Highly motivated, compassionate physical therapist assistant dedicated to delivering quality care to all patients. Clinical experience in treating and rehabilitating a variety of patient populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric.
Work History
PTA Clinical Externship II
POST ACUTE MEDICAL
Round Rock, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation hospital.
Aided 6-8 patients per day in therapeutic exercises, balance training, and transfers while ensuring use of proper form and safety.
Efficiently documented patient performance and progress in timely manner, consulting with supervising physical therapist as needed.
Collaborated closely with healthcare team of 20+ members to provide optimal patient care.
PTA Clinical Externship I
AVEANNA HEALTHCARE
Austin, TX
10.2021 - 11.2021
Setting: Home Health- Pediatrics
Implemented skilled physical therapy programs individualized to meet children's specific needs.
Treated 6+ patients per day with age ranging from newborn to 18 years old and complex diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, torticollis, Muscular Dystrophy, and many others.
Effectively communicated with family members and health care providers to ensure total patient care.
Physical Therapy Technician
TEXAS PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALISTS
Round Rock, TX
10.2020 - 12.2021
Prepared treatment areas, equipment, and materials for patients of 5 physical therapists
Executed interventions of exercises and/or modalities while monitoring patient's safety and response to interventions, as delegated by supervising therapist
Scheduled patients, collected payments, and aided in any additional office roles as needed.
Physical Therapy Technician
PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTRAL
Lawton, OK
09.2019 - 09.2020
Prepared treatment set up for 90% of patient load, maintaining responsibility for appointments running as scheduled.
Assisted with instruction of exercise programs, administering therapeutic modalities, and supervision throughout treatment to ensure optimum patient safety.
Conducted pre-test screening, return to work fit for duty examinations , and physical agility testing for workSTEPS clients.
Collected payments, scheduled patient appointments, and aided in any additional office roles as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
South University-Austin, Round Rock, TX
2021 - 2022
Cohort 8 PTA student liaison
Outstanding Service Award recipient
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
Cameron University, Lawton, OK
2015 - 2020
Anatomy cadaver lab Teachers Assistant, Spring 2020
Vice President Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Fall 2018-Spring 2019
Skills
Organization
Detail oriented
Patient focused treatment
Safety procedures
Patient communication
Documentation
Therapeutic exercises
Time management
Relationship building
Certification
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - expected April 2022
BLS certification, American Heart Association- renewal October 2023
LSVT BIG certification- expected April 2022
Timeline
PTA Clinical Externship II - POST ACUTE MEDICAL
01.2022 - 03.2022
PTA Clinical Externship I - AVEANNA HEALTHCARE
10.2021 - 11.2021
South University-Austin - Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant