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Jeison Alvarez

Florida City,FL

Summary

Motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) student with clinical experience in both outpatient sports and inpatient neurological rehabilitation. Proven ability to assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and patient education under PT supervision. CPR and RBT certified with a background in home health, demonstrating strong communication, adaptability, and patient-centered care. Eager to contribute to a collaborative team and support patients in achieving their functional goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2025 - Current
  • Worked with patients recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, and neurological disorders
  • Provided gait training, bed mobility, and transfer assistance
  • Documented patient progress and collaborated with PTs and nursing staff for continuity of care
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
  • Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
  • Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.

RBT

Dade Behavioral Services
01.2024 - Current
  • Delivered 1:1 behavioral therapy for pediatric clients with developmental disorders
  • Used evidence-based techniques to promote attention, reduce maladaptive behavior, and encourage positive reinforcement
  • Maintained session notes and communicated regularly with supervising BCBA and families
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Force Physical Therapy
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in treating athletes and active patients recovering from orthopedic injuries
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
  • Supported patients with return-to-sport rehab plans under PT supervision
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
  • Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant

Florida National University
Hialeah, FL
08-2025

Skills

  • Heavy caseloads
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Strengthening
  • Patient transfers and body mechanics (bed, wheelchair, ambulation)
  • Gait training and assistive device fitting (walker, cane, crutches)
  • ROM and MMT assessments under supervision
  • Basic modalities: e-stim, ultrasound, cold/heat packs
  • Documentation using EMR systems
  • Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork
  • Time management and patient scheduling support
  • Adaptability in fast-paced clinical environments

Accomplishments

Outpatient Sports Therapy

  • Helped improve patient functional mobility by assisting in the implementation of targeted strength and balance programs.
  • Gained experience progressing patients through post-operative protocols, including ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repair rehab.
  • Maintained accurate daily documentation using EMR, ensuring smooth communication between PT, PTA, and support staff.

Inpatient Neuro Rehab

  • Assisted in gait training for patients recovering from stroke, TBI, and spinal cord injuries using assistive devices such as walkers and wheelchairs.
  • Applied safe and effective transfer techniques (bed-to-chair, sit-to-stand) for patients with limited mobility.
  • Collaborated with nursing and therapy teams to improve functional independence in activities of daily living (ADLs).

Work Experience

RBT in Home Health

  • Delivered consistent 1:1 behavioral therapy to pediatric clients with ASD, leading to measurable improvements in task engagement and reduction of maladaptive behaviors.
  • Maintained over 95% compliance with session documentation and parent communication standards.
  • Developed strong rapport with both clients and families, contributing to improved carryover of therapeutic goals in the home setting.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2025 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Force Physical Therapy
05.2025 - 06.2025

RBT

Dade Behavioral Services
01.2024 - Current

Physical Therapy Assistant

Florida National University
Jeison Alvarez