Helio Martinez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant with exemplary knowledge of therapeutic exercise progression, manual therapy techniques, and patient mobility training in both outpatient and acute care settings. Committed to providing safe, compassionate, and effective treatment while supporting patients in achieving meaningful functional goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Glinn & Giordano
07.2023 - Current
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.
- Improved patient recovery by assisting in implementing individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other aides and therapists to develop innovative approaches to common therapy challenges, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Ensured proper equipment functionality through regular inspection and maintenance, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Increased patient engagement with therapeutic exercises through clear instruction, demonstration, and consistent encouragement.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
- Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining a clean, organized environment and performing routine inventory checks on therapy supplies and equipment.
Exercise Physiologist
Adventist Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed individualized and group fitness programs to improve wellness and support weight-loss goals over a 12-week program.
- Led engaging group fitness classes tailored to various skill levels to enhance motivation and participation.
- Demonstrated proper exercise form and ensured safe technique during all sessions.
- Tracked client progress, monitored vitals, and maintained a safe training environment.
- Collaborated with a licensed dietitian to support clients in achieving weight-loss and health goals.
Physical Therapy Aide
Central Valley Occupational Medical Group
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, monitor patients through rehabilitation exercise, gait/balance training, and performance of physical activities.
- Instruct and educate patients on therapeutic regimens and on methods to maintain health and wellness.
- Take patients through a conditioning program that focuses on endurance, flexibility, and resistance to prepare to return to work.
- Perform pre-employment functional capacity evaluations.
- Documentation of patient care services by charting in patient records.
- Assist in maintaining all department equipment and cleanliness of office.
- Assist kinesiologist with prepping and performing exercise stress test.
- Assisted in designing effective home exercise programs for patients, promoting continued improvement outside of clinical sessions.
Physical Therapy Aide
Cameron Park Physical Therapy
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, monitor patients through rehabilitation exercise, gait/balance training, and performance of physical activities.
- Increased patient engagement with therapeutic exercises through clear instruction, demonstration, and consistent encouragement.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
- Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining a clean, organized environment and performing routine inventory checks on therapy supplies and equipment.
- Answer calls and schedule patients for future appointments.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Brigham Young University of Idaho
Rexburg, ID07-2021
Skills
- Joint mobilization techniques
- Myofascial release therapy
- Transfer Training & Safe Patient handing
- Proficient with Hoyer lift, Combilizer, and Sara Steady for safe transfers
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Electrotherapy application
- Patient instruction
- Strong verbal communication
- Proficient in Spanish
- Proficient in BFR device application for low-load strengthening
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified
Clinical Rotations during PTA Program
Terrio Physical Therapy: performed soft tissue mobilization, PNF techniques, progressed therapeutic exercise programs, and applied electrical stimulation modalities in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
Kern Medical Center: carried out early mobility, bed mobility training, safe patient transfers, assistive device fitting/training, and safe patient handling
Southern California Orthopedic Institute: treated post-surgical knee, hip, and shoulder patients; performed manual therapy (PROM, joint mobilizations, cervical traction), progressed therapeutic exercise programs, and applied BFR and electrical stimulation modalities.
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Glinn & Giordano
07.2023 - Current
Exercise Physiologist
Adventist Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
Physical Therapy Aide
Central Valley Occupational Medical Group
02.2022 - 06.2023
Physical Therapy Aide
Cameron Park Physical Therapy
07.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Bakersfield College
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology
Brigham Young University of Idaho