Jade Cruzan
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant with over 6 years of clinical experience and a proven record of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Since joining OKCIC in 2021, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting both patients and the clinic team, contributing to improved efficiency and patient satisfaction. I am passionate about the continued success of our clinic and eager to step into the Lead PTA role, where I can apply my clinical expertise, mentorship skills, and commitment to teamwork to support staff, enhance patient outcomes, and foster a positive and collaborative environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
02.2021 - Current
- Communicated with physical therapists about patient progress and concerns.
- Maintained treatment areas, ensuring cleanliness and organization of equipment.
- Educated patients on home exercise programs and self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Central
Midwest City, OK
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Instruct patients on physical therapy interventions, modalities and home exercise programs.
- Focus on providing the highest quality treatment for patients that allows for excellent patient outcomes.
- Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
- Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
Technician/Front Office
Rehab Management Physical Therapy
Dallas, TX
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Confer with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
- Greet and check-in patients, collect patient co-payments, record payment transactions, and obtain personal, medical, and insurance information.
- Schedule, reschedule, and verify patient appointments; schedule appointments with secondary care providers.
- Coordinate physician schedules and maintain patient flow by communicating patient arrivals or delays.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK06.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- RPMS-EHR
- First Aid/CPR
- Orthopedic manual skills
- RockTape Cerfitifed
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Oklahoma, #3120
- Astym Certified, 09/19
References
- Elizabeth Yates, PTA, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, 5208 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127
- Tyler Harms, PT, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, 5208 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127
- Monica Mckee, VP of Allied Services, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, 5208 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
02.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Central
08.2019 - 02.2021
Technician/Front Office
Rehab Management Physical Therapy
01.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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