Jessica Perns
Mount Prospect,Illinois
Summary
Reliable physical therapy and chiropractic support professional with strengths in therapeutic exercise setup, mobility assistance, equipment sterilization, and patient instruction. Experience also includes safety-focused care, administrative support, and workforce coordination, bringing a practical blend of patient service, organization, and clinic efficiency to fast-paced rehabilitation settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Technician
Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
Arlington Heights, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared treatment areas for Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy patient sessions.
- Assisted therapists with therapeutic exercise setup and equipment positioning.
- Supported patient transfers, mobility drills, and gait training activities.
- Instructed patients on proper exercise techniques and how to use assistive devices such as canes, walkers, crutches or wheelchairs.
- Guided patients through warmups, stretches, and assigned home routines.
- Assisted with activities designed to increase strength and endurance including balance training exercises.
- Communicated regularly with physical therapists regarding patient progress towards goals set forth in their individualized treatment plan.
- Monitored exercise stations and restocked supplies for daily clinic flow.
- Maintained clean, organized rehabilitation spaces and accessible equipment storage.
- Communicated patient needs and schedule changes with therapy staff.
- Observed patients during treatments and reported any changes in condition or response to therapy to the physical therapist.
- Provided therapeutic modalities such as electrical stimulation and hot and cold packs according to therapist protocols.
- Cleaned medical equipment after each use following established procedures for sterilization or disinfection.
- Promoted continuous patient advocacy for health and safety.
Chiropractic Assistant
Perns Back and Neck Clinic
Mount Prospect, Illinois
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient progress and ensured adherence to treatment plans through timely reminders and updates to doctor.
- Reduced patient discomfort with chiropractic massage and other treatments.
- Managed multiple daily appointments effectively, demonstrating strong multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Facilitated consistent patient flow, minimizing wait times with efficient check-in procedures.
Manager
Tropical Smoothie
Mount Prospect, Illinois
04.2021 - 08.2024
- Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth.
- Coordinated training for new hires and conducted regular retraining for existing staff.
- Evaluated employee performance to identify skill gaps and enhance team capabilities.
- Prepared schedules and assignments to meet short- and long-term business demands.
Assistant Horse Trainer
Arlington Park Racecourse
Arlington Heights, Illinois
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Employed positive reinforcement techniques in training sessions to foster desired behaviors in horses.
- Reduced current problematic behaviors and helped prevent future problems through direct training.
- Collaborated with veterinarians, farriers, and other equine professionals to address any health or behavioral issues in horses.
- Observed horses for signs of medical or behavioral issues needing attention.
- Ensured proper care of horses by maintaining clean stable environment and adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Groomed horses before gallops, breezes, and paddock saddling.
- Fed grain, hay, and supplements according to trainer instructions.
- Cleaned stalls, maintained bedding, and organized barn equipment.
- Assisted head trainer with daily horse care and maintenance tasks such as feeding, grooming, tacking up, and cooling down horses.
- Supervised arena activities during lessons ensuring that everyone is following proper safety rules and procedures.
- Ensured safe transportation of horses to various racing venues. or other venues as needed.
- Performed general barn chores such as mucking stalls, filling hay nets, cleaning water buckets and troughs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst08-2027
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Science
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine12-2024
High School -
Rolling Meadows High School
Rolling Meadows05-2022
Skills
- Patient rehabilitation techniques
- Patient care
- Rehabilitation exercise
- Exercise instruction
- Functional movement
- Balance training
- Hot and cold therapy
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workforce Management
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational management
- Professional development
- Horse care
- Hydration monitoring
- Nutritional assessment
LANGUAGE
English, Native
EXPERIENCE
Waggles Pet Resort, Volunteer, Wheeling, Illinois, 2021-10, 2022-01, Learned tasks quickly to improve performance., Treated people from all backgrounds with dignity and respect., Minimized risk of disease and infection by keeping enclosures clean., Cared for animals by providing food, water, and grooming., Worked closely with other caretakers to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Technician
Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
08.2024 - Current
Chiropractic Assistant
Perns Back and Neck Clinic
01.2022 - Current
Manager
Tropical Smoothie
04.2021 - 08.2024
Assistant Horse Trainer
Arlington Park Racecourse
08.2019 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Elmhurst University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Science
William Rainey Harper College
High School -
Rolling Meadows High School