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John Cambra

San Ramon,CA

Summary

Through my background and experience, I feel I have great interpersonal skills and communication. I believe I would be a strong asset to your company with strong patient advocacy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Jude Home Health Agency
02.2024 - Current

Follow up with patients returning home after being discharged from either a skilled nursing facility or hospital. Carry out the Plan Of Care established by the supervising physical therapist to assist patients in returning them to their prior level of function and independence with strength, balance, gait, bed mobility and home exercise programs.

  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

Physical Therapist Assistant

South Pacific Rehabilitation Services
05.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
  • Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
  • Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
  • Contributed to positive and healing environment, offering emotional support to patients during challenging treatments.
  • Advocated for patient needs, ensuring that all therapy sessions were patient-centered and goal-oriented.

Physical Therapist Assistant

We Care Home Health Services
01.2019 - Current

Follow up with patients returning home after being discharged from either a skilled nursing facility or hospital. Carry out the Plan Of Care established by the supervising physical therapist to assist patients in returning them to their prior level of function and independence with strength, balance, gait, bed mobility and home exercise programs.

  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

Physical Therapist Assistant

ONR/EmpowerMe
06.2015 - Current

Per Diem

  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
  • Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
  • Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Carrington College
Pleasant Hill, CA
06-2014

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
06-2012

Skills

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Geriatric physical therapy
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Functional mobility training

Interests

*Kajukenbo Martial Arts 1979-present

Instructor-5th Degree Black 1990-present


*Bass guitarist for a Bay Area Classic Rock band


*Member of The 501st Legion

(Star Wars costuming group that contribute to the community through charity and volunteer work)

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Jude Home Health Agency
02.2024 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

South Pacific Rehabilitation Services
05.2023 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

We Care Home Health Services
01.2019 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

ONR/EmpowerMe
06.2015 - Current

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Carrington College

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Ohlone College
John Cambra