Jeff Guyer
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering 15 years of experience working in patient-focused settings including SNF, assisted living, Senior independent living, Subacute brain injury and LTAC hospital. Exceptional experience working with geriatric and diverse individuals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
Milwaukee, WI
02.2017 - Current
- Delivered physical therapy treatments to patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and senior independent living settings at Alexian Village of Milwaukee.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Administered physical therapy interventions for patients on a specialized unit dedicated to brain injury recovery at Wellspring/Dayspring of Milwaukee.
- Guided and trained 4 physical therapist assistant students to enhance their skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Led exercise activities for elderly residents in assisted living community.
- Administered individualized, group, and concurrent physical therapy services.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Therapies
Milwaukee, WI
07.2010 - 02.2017
- Provided physical therapy treatments including wound care and lymphedema therapy to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Efficiently traveled to different locations as necessary.
- Started Subacute brain injury unit at Wellspring/Dayspring of Milwaukee.
- Performed comprehensive home assessments for discharged patients.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate care for each patient.
Rehab Aide/Physical Therapist Assistant
kindred Hospital/Post Acute Medical hospital LTAC
Greenfield, WI
04.2008 - 11.2013
- Delivered physical therapy services to medically complex patients, including individuals transitioning from ventilators, those with stage 3 to stage 4 wounds, and other patients with multiple medical conditions.
- Started as rehab aide and transitioned to Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI12-2009
Skills
- Objective testing
- Communicating with patients
- Progressing patients
- Implementation of therapeutic modalities
- Proficient in Cassamba and Optiom
- Heavy caseloads/time management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Adaptive equipment use
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
02.2017 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Therapies
07.2010 - 02.2017
Rehab Aide/Physical Therapist Assistant
kindred Hospital/Post Acute Medical hospital LTAC
04.2008 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Milwaukee Area Technical College