Jake Aguayo
CORONA,California
Summary
Highly motivated and eager to work, learn and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
PRN Physical Therapy
San Diego, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kinematics Physical Therapy
04.2022 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Evaluated patient strength and range of motion to devise personalized regimes.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
Physical Therapy Assistant
All Star Physical Therapy
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Implemented treatment programs for children with juvenile arthritis and those in recovery from sports injuries.
Physical Therapist Assistant
All Star Physical Therapy
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Assisted three-four Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient setting.
- Implemented treatment programs for children with juvenile arthritis and those in recovery from sports injuries.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Cleaned and sanitized tools and equipment before each client.
Physical Therapy Aide
All Star Physical Therapy
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Enforced safety procedures with all patients.
- Updated and maintained charts to reflect on patient progress and treatments using WebPT.
- Worked with patients from age 10 to 99.
- Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
- Performed modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, matrix, myofascial release and spot massages to improve patient movement and functions.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Assisted five Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)
American Career College
Anaheim, CA09-2020
Skills
- Patient service
- Muscle performance
- Proficient in WebPT
- Interpersonal Communication
- Customer service
- Organization and Time management
- Therapeutic exercises
- Great manual therapy techniques
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
PRN Physical Therapy
02.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kinematics Physical Therapy
04.2022 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant
All Star Physical Therapy
08.2021 - 04.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
All Star Physical Therapy
10.2020 - 08.2021
Physical Therapy Aide
All Star Physical Therapy
01.2018 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy)
American Career College
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