Jessica Thompson
Troutville,VA
Summary
Virginia Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with 13 years of clinical experience seeks employment in a challenging fast paced role that allows opportunities for continued clinical experience, training, and growth within a skilled therapy setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Star City Health And Rehab
06.2022 - Current
- Ability to modify treatment techniques based on the learning needs and perceptions of the patient.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment program's for improved at-home support.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Ability to identify critical changes (e.g. vitals, pain, mobility and alertness) in patient conditions to determine their medical and functional status.
- Able to independently provide varied and multifaceted physical therapy interventions based on the est. plan of care (e.g. therapeutic exercise, balance, body mechanics, flexibility, strength, gait training, neuromotor development, physical agents, functional training.
- Ability to work with PTs and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members to evaluate patient information for planning, modify and coordinate POC and discharge planning.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Raleigh Court Health & Rehab
05.2011 - 11.2022
- Assist Physical Therapist to initiate different patient Care plans in 120 bed Facility (skilled and long term care patients)
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system
- Assessed treatment plans and make adjustments as needed for maximum benefits
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
- Provide patient, and family education on POC, patient progress and discharge recommendations
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan
- Able to facilitate and implement POC for multiple diagnosis including neuro, ortho, cardio, amputations, and other medical complexities in the geriatric population.
- Perform the duties of Director of Rehab as current back up management in present setting.
Secretary
Jefferson Surgical Clinic Inc
05.2007 - 07.2009
- Responsible for scheduling patient appointments and coordinating patient surgeries
- Handled duties of the office such as greeting visitors and maintaining office records to assure all HIPPA and company policy and procedures were maintained
- Obtained Insurance approvals
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VAAccomplishments
Employee of the Year for Raleigh Court Health & Rehab for year of 2020
Certification
Physical Therapist Assistant CPI certified 2015 to current
References
- Suzann Bouchard, DOR, OTR/L 856-397-4482
- Theresa Ptakowski, DOR, M.S., CCC-SLP 540-907-8869
- Carrie Hines, PTA/L 540-597-0233
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Star City Health And Rehab
06.2022 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant
Raleigh Court Health & Rehab
05.2011 - 11.2022
Secretary
Jefferson Surgical Clinic Inc
05.2007 - 07.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Jefferson College of Health Sciences