Jamie Chavers
Ardmore
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant with background in providing support for comprehensive patient care. Have experience in implementing physical therapy treatment plans, assisting patients in exercise routines, and utilizing therapeutic techniques under the direction of physical therapists. Possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate patients during rehabilitation, and adeptness in using adaptive equipment for diverse needs. Contributed to improved patient mobility and pain reduction through effective collaboration with healthcare teams and personalized patient care approaches.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Odyssey Healthcare
Ardmore
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted licensed physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and documented changes in therapy sessions.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper techniques for rehabilitation.
- Maintained equipment and ensured safe, clean therapy environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Delivered therapeutic exercises under supervision to promote recovery.
- Communicated regularly with patients to encourage adherence to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Maintained positive interaction with facilities and clients, enhancing client relations.
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mercy Home Health
Ardmore
04.2013 - 08.2022
- Assisted licensed physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and documented changes in therapy sessions.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper techniques for rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care effectively.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK 06.2008 - 08.2009
Dickson High School
Ardmore, OKSkills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Exercise instruction
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient coordination
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Equipment maintenance
- Body mechanics
- Functional mobility training
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Range of motion exercises
- Strengthening
- Caregiver training
- Strength training
- Endurance training
- Therapeutic exercises
- Orthopedics
- Gait training
- Therapeutic exercise
- Muscle re-education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Odyssey Healthcare
02.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mercy Home Health
04.2013 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Murray State College
06.2008 - 08.2009
Dickson High School