Jesus Vela
Laredo,TX
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant and healthcare innovator with more than 25 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Expert in Geriatric Care with extensive training in Skilled Nursing Setting treatment. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail and focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Texas Direct Physical Therapy
06.2023 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with colleagues through regular meetings and communication.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
12.2022 - 05.2023
Director of Rehabilitation
Reliant Rehabilitation - Las Palmas
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
Retama Manor South
03.2014 - 08.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation - Las Palmas
09.2019 - 08.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
Touchstone Rehabilitation - LNR
06.2012 - 09.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
Doctor's Hospital of Laredo
01.2016 - 06.2018
Partner/ Manager
POST Healthcare Services, LLC
07.2003 - 05.2012
Physical Therapist Assistant
Regent Care Center
03.2003 - 06.2003
Stay At Home Parent
Self-Employed
06.1999 - 02.2003
Physical Therapist Assistant
Doctor's Hospital of Laredo
12.1998 - 05.1999
Physical Therapist Assistant
Retama Manor West
11.1996 - 10.1998
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mercy Regional Medical Center
06.1994 - 10.1996
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Laredo Junior College
Laredo, Texas05.1994
Skills
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Acute Care
- Wound Care
- Intensive Care Unit
- Coronary Care Unit
- Outpatient services
- Medical/Surgical Unit
- Contracture management
- Fall risk management
- Home health/Rural health
- Acute Care
- Proficient in Rehab Optima and Point Click Care
- Orthopedics
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Meetings
- Strong Leadership
- Therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Communicate Effectively
- Patient Care
- Federal And State Regulations
- Management
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Certified Clinical Instructor through the Texas Consortium for Physical Therapy Clinical Education, Inc.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Texas Direct Physical Therapy
06.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
12.2022 - 05.2023
Director of Rehabilitation
Reliant Rehabilitation - Las Palmas
08.2020 - 12.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation - Las Palmas
09.2019 - 08.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
Doctor's Hospital of Laredo
01.2016 - 06.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
Retama Manor South
03.2014 - 08.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
Touchstone Rehabilitation - LNR
06.2012 - 09.2019
Partner/ Manager
POST Healthcare Services, LLC
07.2003 - 05.2012
Physical Therapist Assistant
Regent Care Center
03.2003 - 06.2003
Stay At Home Parent
Self-Employed
06.1999 - 02.2003
Physical Therapist Assistant
Doctor's Hospital of Laredo
12.1998 - 05.1999
Physical Therapist Assistant
Retama Manor West
11.1996 - 10.1998
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mercy Regional Medical Center
06.1994 - 10.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Laredo Junior College
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Certified Clinical Instructor through the Texas Consortium for Physical Therapy Clinical Education, Inc.
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