Jessica Wood
Mansfield
Summary
Skilled Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant specializing in patient-centered care and therapy program development. Experienced in delivering home health visits, therapeutic exercise instruction, and adaptive equipment training for patients post-surgery or with chronic conditions. Strengths include effective communication and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient mobility and quality of life.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Centerwell Homehealth
Mansfield
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with exercises to improve mobility and strength.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and home care strategies.
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Encompass Care
Lima
10.2022 - 04.2026
- Assisted patients with exercises to improve mobility and strength.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
Director of Therapy Services
Jag Healthcare
Wooster
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Directed therapy services operations across multiple facilities and departments.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic programs to enhance patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective treatment plans.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT/ DIRECTOR OF REHAB
Adaptive Rehab, Centerburg Pointe
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided exceptional Physical Therapy services to patients under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with state regulations
- Successfully increased Therapy productivity levels while focusing on great patient care
- Educated family, patient and other staff on proper therapy techniques for the patient
- Worked with MDS nurse to become familiar with ADLS scores and casemix
- Basic PTA duties
Physical Therapist ASSISTANT/Therapy program manager
ENCORE REHAB, LIBERTY OF MANSFIELD
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided exceptional Physical Therapy services to patients under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with state regulations
- Successfully increased Therapy productivity levels while focusing on great patient care
- Educated family, patient and other staff on proper therapy techniques for the patient
- Worked with MDS nurse to become familiar with ADLS scores
- Basic PTA duties
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
maYFAIR vILLAGE snf
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Adequately learned how to effectively utilize ACP modalities
- Basic PTA duties
- Consistently met productivity goal while ensuring great patient care
Therapy program manager
ENCORE REHAB, LIBERTY OF WILLARD
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Improved casemix score by increasing the number of long-term care patients in therapy
- Empowered and encouraged employees to complete their caseload independently; assisted when needed
- Conducted weekly meetings to keep the staff well-informed on any changes, updates, new patients, etc
- Completed therapy schedule to ensure proper coverage
- Communicated regular Rehab updates to the nursing home administration
- Basic PTA duties
physical therapy assistant, back-up manager
Woodside village
12.2012 - 03.2013
- Basic PTA duties
- Consistently met productivity goal while ensuring great patient care
TRAVEL physical therapist assistant
Onward heatlhcare
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Consistently met 93% productivity goal while providing excellent patient care
- Successfully worked in three different locations
- Gained valuable exposure to a diverse patient casemix
physical therapist assistant
GENESIS REHAB AT MANSFIELD MEMORIAL HOMES
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Basic PTA duties
- Consistently met productivity goal while ensuring great patient care
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
maYFAIR vILLAGE snf
08.2009 - 04.2011
- Basic PTA duties
- Consistently met productivity goal while ensuring great patient care
Education
ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE - Physical Therapy Assistant
North Central State College
Skills
- Patient Care
- Productivity Goals
- Documentation
- Compliance & Ethics
- RUGS Score
- Casemix Score
- Staffing and Scheduling
- Treatment Plan
- People Management
- Training patient, family & staff
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Problem Solving Skills
Personal Information
Title: PTA
License
Ohio PTA License, PTA007346, 01/31/19
Timeline
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Centerwell Homehealth
05.2025 - Current
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Encompass Care
10.2022 - 04.2026
Director of Therapy Services
Jag Healthcare
10.2019 - 10.2022
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT/ DIRECTOR OF REHAB
Adaptive Rehab, Centerburg Pointe
01.2018 - 10.2019
Physical Therapist ASSISTANT/Therapy program manager
ENCORE REHAB, LIBERTY OF MANSFIELD
11.2016 - 01.2017
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
maYFAIR vILLAGE snf
08.2014 - 07.2016
Therapy program manager
ENCORE REHAB, LIBERTY OF WILLARD
03.2013 - 08.2014
physical therapy assistant, back-up manager
Woodside village
12.2012 - 03.2013
TRAVEL physical therapist assistant
Onward heatlhcare
10.2011 - 10.2012
physical therapist assistant
GENESIS REHAB AT MANSFIELD MEMORIAL HOMES
04.2011 - 10.2011
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
maYFAIR vILLAGE snf
08.2009 - 04.2011
ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE - Physical Therapy Assistant
North Central State College