JACOB LUCAS
Blackville,SC
Summary
To obtain a position as a Physical Therapist Assistant/ Director of Rehabilitation Services for a reputable company in order to expand my practical experience while providing quality therapy to patients and bring in a fun and learning environment for my co-workers to improve the therapy department. Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 13 years.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant/Director of Rehabilitation Services
Encore/Powerback Rehabilitation/Healthpro-Heritage
2023.10 - 2024.08
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
- Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Anchor Post Acute
2022.10 - 2023.09
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Communicate with PT and family regarding writing DME orders to get signed for safety equipment to be ready for patients after they leave
- Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program
- Perform diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities
- Utilized the knowledge of physical therapy base principal, theories, and methods for the clinical use and application for each individual patient
- Document patients' progress and complete discharge summaries
- Plan and administer treatment, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle reeducation, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oakhaven Nursing Center
2021.05 - 2022.09
- Inpatient/Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
- Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program
- Perform diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities
- Utilized the knowledge of physical therapy base principal, theories, and methods for the clinical use and application for each individual patient
- Document patients' progress and complete discharge summaries
- Plan and administer treatment, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle reeducation, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pruitt Health Home Health
2021.05 - 2022.05
- In home therapy performed under the supervision and plan of care of a physical therapist
- Contact Physicians, patients, and all staff pertaining to patients as indicated
- Perform and schedule appointment for patients in their homes in a safe and friendly environment
- Stay in close contact with all team members to develop the best plan possible to get patients at their highest possible function and prevent them from any re-hospitalization
- Document patients' progress and complete recerts/discharge information to supervising therapist.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Consistently met productivity standards while delivering high-quality care, prioritizing efficiency without compromising patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working with patients across various age groups and medical conditions, tailoring treatment approaches to meet diverse needs.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Faith Healthcare Center
2021.01 - 2021.04
- Inpatient/Sub-Acute Rehabilitation
- Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program
- Perform diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities
- Utilized the knowledge of physical therapy base principal, theories, and methods for the clinical use and application for each individual patient
- Document patients' progress and complete discharge summaries
- Plan and administer treatment, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle reeducation, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lowcountry Rehabilitation LLP
2018.04 - 2018.11
- Worked with outpatient rehabilitation
- Perform diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities
- Document patients' progress and complete discharge summaries
- Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess intervention programs
- Plan and administer treatment, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle reeducation, massage, heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation, and all other forms of modalities needed to progress patients
- Worked in close coordination with the director of rehabilitation for marketing and strategic planning to increase our business base, worked on community outreach for our patients, and promoted our business though commutation with all referring physicians in our area.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
2016.02 - 2018.04
- Inpatient Rehabilitation and Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program
- Perform diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities
- Utilized the knowledge of physical therapy base principal, theories, and methods for the clinical use and application for each individual patient
- Document patients' progress and complete discharge summaries
- Plan and administer treatment, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle reeducation, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Southern Palmetto Hospital
2015.08 - 2016.01
- Swing bed and Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program
- Perform diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities
- Utilized the knowledge of physical therapy base principal, theories, and methods for the clinical use and application for each individual patient
- Document patients' progress and complete discharge summaries
- Plan and administer treatment, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle reeducation, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Clemson Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
2014.11 - 2015.08
- Work with outpatient rehabilitation
- Perform diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities
- Document patients' progress and complete discharge summaries
- Plan and administer treatment, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle reeducation, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Regional Medical Center
2010.02 - 2014.10
- Work with inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
- Perform diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities
- Document patients' progress and complete discharge summaries
- Plan and administer treatment modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle reeducation, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation
- Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy Assistant student for the duration of their clinical affiliations
- Earned repeated commendations from supervisors and patients for providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC11.2009
Skills
- Ability to communicate with patients, family members, physicians and co-workers regarding the nature of any patient's problem and treatment plan
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Functional Mobility Training
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Gait training
- Therapeutic exercises
- Orthopedics
- Patient Education
- Strength training
- HIPAA Requirements
- Joint mobilization
- Balance Assessment
- Patient Care
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Pain Management Techniques
- Body Mechanics Instruction
- Electrotherapy application
- Flexibility Improvement
- Prosthetic Training
- Safety Management
- Sports Injury Management
- Patient Screening
- Progress reports
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, #2452
- NPI# 1265938088
- CPR and BLS certified
References
- Josef Jacobson- PT, MPT, DPT, 803-295-8086
- Joshua Raines- PT, DPT, CSCS, 803-474-1913
- Ra Anderson- Executive Administrator for Anchor Post Acute Rehab, 940-465-8453
- Jessica Fourspring- PT, DPT, 864-561-9557
- Gary Sheaffer- PT, 803-529-5565
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant/Director of Rehabilitation Services
Encore/Powerback Rehabilitation/Healthpro-Heritage
2023.10 - 2024.08
Physical Therapist Assistant
Anchor Post Acute
2022.10 - 2023.09
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oakhaven Nursing Center
2021.05 - 2022.09
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pruitt Health Home Health
2021.05 - 2022.05
Physical Therapist Assistant
Faith Healthcare Center
2021.01 - 2021.04
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lowcountry Rehabilitation LLP
2018.04 - 2018.11
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
2016.02 - 2018.04
Physical Therapist Assistant
Southern Palmetto Hospital
2015.08 - 2016.01
Physical Therapist Assistant
Clemson Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
2014.11 - 2015.08
Physical Therapist Assistant
Regional Medical Center
2010.02 - 2014.10
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Greenville Technical College
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, #2452
- NPI# 1265938088
- CPR and BLS certified
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