John-Reid (JR) Gordon
Lyons,CO
Summary
Compassionate professional with 20+ years of experience in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation and skilled nursing care settings. Highly productive and efficient in task completion. Skilled in patient mobility enhancement, exercise programming, and adaptive techniques for improved daily living. Excel at communication and empathy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Applewoood Living Center (Sava Senior Care)
Longmont, Colorado
05.2009 - 03.2023
- Assisted physical therapists and other tewm members in implementing personalized care plans for residents.
- Monitored residents' progress during therapy sessions and reported changes to the team.
- Educated residents and families about exercises and mobility techniques for improved independence.
- Maintained therapy equipment and ensured a clean, safe treatment environment.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident care strategies.
- Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
- Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to attain safe and clean working environment. Was present during covid and maintained compliance with changing protocols guiding infection control and isolation.
- Applied modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and hot and cold packs as directed.
- Helped transport frail or disabled patients to different treatment areas.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Med-x of Estes
Estes Park, Colorado
01.2000 - 07.2007
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing personalized care plans for patients.
- Monitored patients' progress during therapy sessions and reported changes to the clinic director.
- Educated residents on exercises and mobility techniques for improved independence and implemented appropriate exercise programs, utilized manual therapy techniques and employed varied modalities as appropriate and directed by physical therapist.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Denver Technical College
Denver, CO 06.1998 - 01.2000
Estes Park High School
Estes Park, COSkills
- Patient assessment
- Personalized care plans
- Electronic health records
- Modalities application
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Colorado. License #0012730
Accomplishments
- 2000 American Physical Therapy associations Student of the year.
- Denver Technical College class of 2000 class president.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Applewoood Living Center (Sava Senior Care)
05.2009 - 03.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Med-x of Estes
01.2000 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Denver Technical College
06.1998 - 01.2000
Estes Park High School