Heidy Rodriguez
Miramar,FL
Summary
Dedicated and determined Physical Therapist Assistant with six years of experience to work with a rehabilitation team at an orthopedic outpatient facility. Exhibits a calm and reassuring personality and employs strong communication abilities. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapists Assistant
Extreme Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation.
05.2021 - Current
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Monitored more than 15 patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes per day.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Improved mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises to more than 40 pt per week.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
- Educated more than 10 families per week and caregivers on treatment program for improved at-home support.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Assessed 30 treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits per week.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Monitored more than 15 patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist per day.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oasis Specialized Therapy Care
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Apply physical therapy services such as gait training, ADL, range of motion, stretching, manual therapy, MFR technique, cupping therapy and strengthening exercise for TKR, THR, RTC tear, Back pain, cervical pain, frozen shoulder, pelvic floor and more orthopedic patients
- Assist in patient treatment through prescribed exercise regimens and strength training programs
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Prepare patients and treatment rooms for physical therapist providing appropriate apparel and equipment for therapeutics treatment.
- Answer patient question and provide education and instruction when necessary
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Demonstrate correct usage of equipment and exercise routine as part of patient instruction
- Write SOAP notes in organized format using WebPT.com
- Apply joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise and modalities to help patient return to work
- Follow direction from Physical Therapist
- Reading and comprehend patient information
- Treat multiple patient at same time
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Extreme Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Apply physical therapy services such as gait training, ADL, range of motion, stretching and strengthening exercise for ACL, RTC tear, Back surgery, frozen shoulder, and more orthopedic injuries to more than 15 patients per day.
- Document more than 10 patient progress per day and make observations on range of mobility to offer recommendation for improvements
- Assist in patient treatment through prescribed exercise regimens and strength training programs
- Prepare patients and treatment rooms for physical therapist providing appropriate apparel and equipment for therapeutics treatment
- Answer patient question and provide education and instruction when necessary
- Demonstrate correct usage of equipment and exercise routine as part of patient instruction
- Write SOAP notes in organized format using WepPT.com
- Apply joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise and modalities to help patient return to sport and work
- Orient, supervise and train student and volunteers
- Follow direction from Physical Therapist
- Reading and comprehend patient information
- Treat more than 3 patient at same time
- Work with minimal supervision.
Physical Therapist Aide
Active Sport Medicine
01.2016 - 02.2016
- Helped PT and PTA to apply more than 200 different physical agents by week
- Maintained comfortable environment by organizing treatment locations based on patient's needs
- Cleaned and set up any necessary equipment and therapy area
- Watched patient’s development during therapy sessions and make notes on how patient is responding
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida2016
Skills
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Active BLS since 07/2022
- 6 years of PTA experience in outpatient athletic facility
- Active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, joint mobilization and therapeutic modalities
- Effective English and Spanish communications
- Empathetic and patient
- Outpatient orthopedics therapeutic exercise, and return to sport
Timeline
Physical Therapists Assistant
Extreme Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation.
05.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oasis Specialized Therapy Care
05.2019 - 05.2021
Physical Therapy Assistant
Extreme Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 05.2019
Physical Therapist Aide
Active Sport Medicine
01.2016 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Miami Dade College
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