Jeremy Simon
Kansas City,United States
Summary
Energetic professional successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Strong work ethic, adaptability, exceptional interpersonal skills, team player and leader. Adept at working effectively unsupervised,quickly mastering new skills while being part of a team and willing to take the lead.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
Leavenworth, KS
08.2017 - Current
- I am responsible for the rehabilitation of physical injuries, well being and education of several veterans everyday
- I consistently rehab orthopedic injuries such as total knee/shoulder/hip replacements, rotator cuff repairs, knee procedures, soft tissue injuries as well as chronic pain and gait and balance deficits that may include finding the correct assistive device for ambulation
- Observed patients during treatments to ensure safety while performing exercises or using equipment.
- With being a combat wounded veteran who did nearly a year of Physical Therapy my veterans find it easier to connect with an often just need someone to listen and point them in the right direction to get the best care they can.
Physical Therapy assistant
Advanced Healthcare
Overland Park, KS
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Responsible for providing physical therapy to patients in this short term rehabilitation facility , which see a variety of diagnosis such as neurological disorders, muscular diseases, CVA, TKA, THA, and skeletal disorders
- Perform electronic documentation for all patients in order to record therapy that has been performed and to complete the billing process.
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army Ft. Drum
Fort Drum, NY
04.2010 - 12.2012
- Served as a leader of a nine man squad in a light infantry battalion, capable of a world-wide deployment to conduct offensive and defensive operations; responsible for the combat readiness and the accountability for all squad equipment valued at over $1,000,000; responsible for the discipline, health, welfare , fitness, individual training and mentoring of nine soldiers and the professional development of three non-commissioned officers
- Completed over 200 combat missions while deployed to Afghanistan as a squad leader
- Completed duties as a CERP pay agent while deployed to Afghanistan
- Responsible for $250,000 each month to pay Afghan contractors as they completed work contracts.
Instructor Writer
US Army Ft Benning
Columbus, GA
02.2008 - 04.2010
- Instructor Writer in the Stryker Bradley Instructional Company(SBIC) that provides training to the United States Army; trained Armor, Artillery, Engineers and Infantry Soldiers in skill level one through skill level four tasks needed to operate, maintain, and tactically employ the Stryker vehicle; responsible for the safety and training Program of Instruction which took Soldiers from vehicle familiarization to tactical employment of the Stryker vehicle resulting in a trained and ready Stryker Brigade Combat Team
- Responsible for a Stryker Infantry Carrier ans associated equipment worth in excess of $2.3 million
- Successfully trained over 400 soldiers and members of SOCOM on the Stryker vehicle including weapons, and communication systems
- Was selected as the battalion and brigade NCO of the month and quarter, and earned the Expert Infantryman's Badge and helped two other soldiers train to earn theirs
- Was assigned as a Range Safety Officer and enforced strict safety standards that resulted in 100% accident free training during four Stryker familiarization live fire training ranges.
Anti-Armor Squad leader
US Army Ft Bragg
Fort Bragg, NC
04.2005 - 01.2008
- Responsible for the execution of deployment, training, health, welfare and morale of a four man airborne heavy weapons squad; responsible for conducting kinetic and non-kinetic combat operations in Iraq from Aug 2006 -Oct 2007 which included: joint Iraqi Army patrols, counter-insurgency operations , counter IED operations , route clearance, convoy escort, Sphere of Influence engagements, and information operations; accountable for one M114 HMMWV, one ITAS, one M2 50 caliber weapon system, one MK-19 weapon system valued at $2.5 million
- Conducted over 500 combat missions while deployed to Iraq and earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge
State Trooper
Kansas Highway Patrol
Topeka, KS
07.2000 - 06.2004
- Ensure the safety of the population of the state of Kansas by enforcing the laws of the state through traffic enforcement and emergency response
Education
Associate's degree - Physical therapy assistant
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, Kansas12-2015
Professional degree -
Advanced Leaders Course Ft Benning
Columbus, Georgia08.2009
Professional degree -
Ft Benning Warrior leaders course
Columbus, Georgia12.2008
Technical or occupational certificate -
Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and below(FBCB2) Phase 1-3 digital master trainer course
Columbus, Georgia10.2008
Professional degree -
Total Army instructor Course
Columbus, Georgia03.2008
Professional degree -
Fayetteville Technical community college
Fayetteville, North Carolina12.2005
Skills
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Patient Care
- Conditioning
- Treatment implementation
- Patient Education
- Strength training
- Range of motion exercises
- Communication
References
- Alejandro Villaneuva, Self, Business/Professional Football player / Captain Army reserve, (845)825-4308
- Kirk Riepe Veteran Health Administration , Physical Therapist (316)833-8049
- Paul Orovets, Veterans Health Administration (440)413-0193
- Roy Dutton, Self, Beverage Consultant (315)408-7646
Affiliations
- Currently host a family podcast about Walt Disney Parks. A podcast that shares our experiences as a family, what's going in the parks and what is about to happen so others can make memories with their families in the Disney parks like we have
Timeline
Physical Therapy Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
08.2017 - Current
Physical Therapy assistant
Advanced Healthcare
02.2016 - 08.2017
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army Ft. Drum
04.2010 - 12.2012
Instructor Writer
US Army Ft Benning
02.2008 - 04.2010
Anti-Armor Squad leader
US Army Ft Bragg
04.2005 - 01.2008
State Trooper
Kansas Highway Patrol
07.2000 - 06.2004
Associate's degree - Physical therapy assistant
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Professional degree -
Advanced Leaders Course Ft Benning
Professional degree -
Ft Benning Warrior leaders course
Technical or occupational certificate -
Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and below(FBCB2) Phase 1-3 digital master trainer course
Professional degree -
Total Army instructor Course
Professional degree -
Fayetteville Technical community college