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Jennifer Kalt

Jermyn,PA

Summary

Physical therapist assistant with extensive knowledge of physical therapy techniques and procedures. Experienced in providing effective treatments to variety of patients with different medical conditions. Determined and enthusiastic individual proficient in utilizing variety of physical therapy modalities to treat pain, improve mobility and restore function. Skilled in interpersonal skills and patient education to help individuals understand diagnosis and treatments. Advises and supports patients and families on issues related to physical rehabilitation.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant

Vitality
05.2022 - Current
  • Providing Home health physical therapy for patients with various conditions on an outpatient level and in skilled nursing facilities as needed.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Commonwealth Home Health
03.2016 - Current
  • Collaborating with the therapy team to provide evidence-based, dynamic treatment of patients in their homes
  • Post-surgical or have been recently discharged from a hospital stay including TKR, THR, amputation, laminectomy, CHF, COPD, CA, etc.

Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant

Allied Services
09.2013 - 03.2016
  • Fast-paced inpatient setting performing concurrent treatment of patients who present with CVA, TKR, THR, trauma, post-surgical, etc.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Creekside Nursing and Rehab Center
10.2014 - 02.2016
  • Inpatient short-term and long-term care facility treating patients with TBI, amputations, trauma, CVA's, etc
  • With the focus on patients returning to independent living and managing their comorbidities effectively.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Improving quality of life and increasing functional independence for geriatric patients
  • Collaborating with rehab team and facility staff toward patient goals
  • Specializing in patients with CVA’s, Parkinson's disease, general deconditioning, fractures, and balance dysfunctions.

Office Manager and Associate Agent

DiBileo Insurance Agency
02.1991 - 10.2013
  • Extensive sales and service background for new and existing clients for automobile, homeowners, life, annuity, and commercial lines insurance
  • Implemented customer retention and sales strategies which included networking, outside sales, and cold calling
  • Enacted upselling strategies, trained employees, maintained an organized follow-up system, analyzed insurance documents, and became familiar with clients to create a plan that best suited their needs
  • Held licenses for property and casualty, health and life, securities.

Education

Associate of Science in Life Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA
01.2013

Certificate - Administrative Assistant Training

Center for Innovative Training and Education
Scranton, PA
01.1991

Skills

  • Patient education and counseling
  • Fall prevention strategies
  • Electrotherapy Modalities
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Certification

  • Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant - Indirect Supervision
  • Current CPR
  • Current Driver's License

Timeline

Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant

Vitality
05.2022 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Commonwealth Home Health
03.2016 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Creekside Nursing and Rehab Center
10.2014 - 02.2016

Physical Therapist Assistant

Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center
10.2013 - 10.2014

Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant

Allied Services
09.2013 - 03.2016

Office Manager and Associate Agent

DiBileo Insurance Agency
02.1991 - 10.2013

Associate of Science in Life Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Lackawanna College

Certificate - Administrative Assistant Training

Center for Innovative Training and Education

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