Experienced Physical Therapist Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate patients to reach their maximum potential for rehabilitation goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oneida Centers Rehabilitation
05.2024 - Current
Inpatient clinic experience at SNF
Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
Participated in group therapy and concurrent treatment.
Experience in treating patients with behavioral and psychological disorders.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kress Physical Therapy
06.2018 - 05.2024
Outpatient clinic experience that focuses on various clinical diagnoses
Participated in team approach patient care including THR, TKR, shoulder pathologies, Mckenzie progressions, Williams flexion progression, manual cervical traction, return to sport injuries, severe Bartonella Heneslae infection, Cerebral Palsy, Computer-based documentation and progress note preparation
Hands on experience in thermotherapy, cryotherapy, massage, MMT, goniometry, ROM, therapeutic exercises and progressions, and providing pt's with HEP's.
Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem
SECO Physical Therapy
10.2018 - 10.2019
Outpatient clinic experience
Participated in team approach patient care including , TKR, shoulder pathologies, Mckenzie progressions, Williams flexion progression, Osteoarthritis, and general deconditioning
Handwritten documentation and progress note preparation
Hands on experience in thermotherapy, cryotherapy, goniometry, ROM, therapeutic exercises and progressions, and providing pt's with HEP's.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
SECO
04.2018 - 05.2018
Performed direct patient care based on Physical Therapist's POC under clinical instructor in an orthopedic, outpatient clinic
Hands on experience in modalities such as ultrasound, E-stim, NMES, thermotherapy, and cryotherapy
Experience in progressing patients with various diagnoses; THR, TKR, bicipital tenodesis, stenosis, shoulder impingements, posture education, wrist and ankle fractures, and chronic back pain
Experience with handwritten documentation and exercise charts including daily, progress and discharge notes
Presented an in-service on the benefits of dry-needling and importance of advocating for use in NYS to reduce epidemic of pain medication abuse.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Function Better
12.2017 - 01.2018
Experience at fast paced outpatient clinic
Observed and participated in a team approach patient care that included treatment of THR, TKR, TBI, shoulder pathologies, McKenzie progressions, Williams flexion progressions, manual cervical traction, and athletes returning to sport
Computerized documentation and involved in progress note preparation
Hands on experience in thermotherapy, cryotherapy, massage, MMT, goniometry, ROM, therapeutic exercises and progressions, and providing pt's with HEP's.
Education
AAS Physical Therapist Assistant -
Herkimer College
Herkimer, NY
05.2018
RN program -
St. Elizabeth's school of Nursing
Utica, NY
12.2003
Associate's Degree General Studies -
Herkimer College
Herkimer, NY
05.2002
Skills
Post-surgical Rehabilitation
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Functional Mobility Training
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to Detail
Militaryexperience
05/01/04, 10/31/08, United States Marine Corps, E-5/ Sergeant of Marines, Tactical Data Network Specialist- responsible for installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of networking systems. Which included installing and configuring hubs, routers, bridges, installing and configuring server hardware and software, and coordinating with the information systems specialist to ensure the proper installation and configuration of workstation hardware and software to ensure efficient operation on the network.
Assistant Office Manager at Human Performance and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc.Assistant Office Manager at Human Performance and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc.