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Ivani Norman

Physical Therapist Assistant
Myakka City,FL

Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 15 years. Motivated and bilingual Physical Therapist Assistant offering treatment support, program documentation and exercise assistance to patients. Eager to provide relief from pain through therapy, mily exercise and stretching. Works especially well with youth and elderly patients.

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Stepping Stone Group/Gallup-Mckenley County
Gallup, NM
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits to each student and his/her needs.
  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in students charts at a computerized school system.
  • Checked calendars and scheduled Students appointments to minimize wait times.
  • Traveled to students schools for therapeutic treatments while they were in school class time. Students received services as segregate style at school environment respecting their needs accordingly.
  • Students also received services virtually as COVID19 recommendations and parents choices.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Therapy Partners Solutions
Wauchula, FL
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Services rendered at AdventHealth Facilities in Wauchula, Sebrings and Lake Placed, FL on Impatient and Outpatient settings as PRN.

  • Conducted and implemented therapeutic techniques following the goals of POC designed by the RPT. Using strengthening exercises, stretching, modalities and manual therapy, residents are helped to maintain and improve flexibility and ability to participate with ADLs decreasing staff overload.
  • Patients present diversity of neurologic, orthopedic, geriatric, and systemic limitations. Educating family members and staff with techniques to facilitate their daily interaction with patient.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sunset Lake Rehab And Nursing
Venice, FL
04.2013 - 09.2019
  • Delivered treatment to diversified condition and diagnosis according to RPT designed POC including Manual Therapy, Modalities and HEP for impatient and outpatient
  • Educated and trained patients and family member to transit from Rehab to home/community
  • Educated staff members to execute proper care and the use of equipment while taking care residents including restorative program set ups upon DC
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.

Physical Therapist Assistant

First Option Physical Therapy
Venice, FL
05.2012 - 04.2013
  • Assisted RPT to carry POC designed for Outpatient treatment including gait training, balance, the use of equipment after replacement, MVA, amputee, neurological, sport and/or recreational injuries.
  • Worked with patient assisting on manual treatment, stretching and Strengthening exercises for core, UE and LE improving to more Independent Living in the community Provided necessary HEP and practical health training for patients and care givers
  • Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Altamonte Florida Hospital / Aug 2006 To Mar 2012
Orlando, FL
08.2006 - 03.2012
  • Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs and treatment for patients according to RPT's POC toneurological, orthopedic, geriatric, and wound care.
  • Wound Care (hands on training) mainly WP, light debriment/re-dressing the wound following MD's order. More recently, was trained on lymphedema care and LMD. Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.

Physical Therapist Assistant

HCR Manor Care Plantation/ Nov 2004 To Aug 2006
11.2004 - 08.2006
  • Nursing Home Facility with Rehab area for Residents and Outpatients.
  • Responsible to carry on POC treatment to neurological, Orthopedic, geriatric patients including manual, stretching and strengthening treatment program.
  • Provided education to patients and care givers with techniques to help patient to maintain maximized status after therapy term. Also, educated care givers and staff members with body mechanics and self care to hold off wore and tear.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system and/or hand written documenting charts.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Orthopedic Specialist Ins./ Mar 2001 To Nov 2005
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2001 - 11.2005
  • Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic: Treatment delivered according to Pt's evaluation/POC to OA,RA,TSR, RC Tendonitis, RC Tear, Back and Cervical Spine, CTS, Hand Injuries, DJD, THR, TKR, ACL repair, Ankle and foot disarrangement, Gait Dysfunction.
  • Orthotic and Devices training to implement functional mobility and ADLs
  • Delivered, Assisted and trained patients with stretching, strengthening, massage, mechanical and manual traction
  • Documented each patient case with updates in written charts.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.1998 - 05.2000

License Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy

American Institute of Massage Therapy
Pompano Beach, FL
03.1995 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Biology And Education

Universidade Estadual Paulista "Julio Mesquita"
Sao Paulo, Brazil
01.1976 - 05.1980

Skills

Adaptability

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