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John Jackson

Henrico,VA

Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapist assistant with Aegis Therapies, skilled in formulating personalized treatment strategies and educating patients on preventing injuries. Lots of ambition and strong interest towards developing programs designed to enhance therapy knowledge to nursing staff for better carry over of rehabilitation care. Daily therapeutic interactions in the orthopedic and skilled nursing rehabilitation setting has also developed strong effective communication skills even in challenging behavioral situations. Provided multiple successful fall prevention measures and functional mobility programs for elderly clients, resulting in improved safety and continuity of care following discharge.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant (prn)

Autumn Care of Mechanicsville
01.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Aegis Therapies
01.2012 - Current
  • Developed effective communication skills through interactions with diverse patient populations.
  • Created comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with physical therapists based on individual needs.
  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics and corrective exercises to reduce injury risk.
  • Implemented strategies to prevent falls among elderly clients with balance impairments.
  • Implenting training for nursing staff or home care provider on how to perform skilled interventions needed for successful carry over of patients care once discharged from rehab services
  • Home visits conducted as needed prior to discharge to address any safety concerns and the ordering of any necessary safety equipment

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical
01.2018 - 01.2020

Delivered care aligned with physical therapist treatment plan and goals within assisted living, long-term care, and memory care prevention environment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
08.1992

Skills

  • Customer service and support
  • Patient, staff and caregiver education
  • Functional mobility knowledge and related exercise equipment experience
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation knowledge Including personal experience in orthopedic setting following post-op surgery related to patella tendon repair
  • Geriatric therapy expertise
  • Neuromuscular re-education knowledge
  • Prosthetic training knowledge
  • Modalities application knowledge
  • Daily Documentation and billing procedures

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Medical
01.2018 - 01.2020

Physical Therapist Assistant (prn)

Autumn Care of Mechanicsville
01.2016 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Aegis Therapies
01.2012 - Current

Associate of Applied Science -

LaGuardia Community College