Joseph Woods
Saint Clair,MO
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant providing comprehensive care in inpatient and outpatient settings. Expertise in therapeutic exercises, gait training, and patient education enhances recovery for orthopedic and neurological conditions. Adaptable and reliable, with strong communication skills to coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PTA
Mercy Union/Washington MO Therapy Services
08.2025 - Current
- Provided skilled care in inpatient and outpatient therapy services, enhancing patient recovery. Guided patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, and transfer training, facilitating their return to work, sport, and home.
- Administered therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising therapist.
- Assisted physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans.
Clinical Student
Mercy Union/Washington Hospital MO
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Completed clinical rotations at Mercy Outpatient Physical Therapy in Union and Mercy Inpatient Physical Therapy in Washington, gaining experience with orthopedic, post-surgical, neurological, and general mobility-focused rehabilitation.
Clinical Student
Mercy Jefferson Outpatient Therapy Services
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided patient education and implemented therapeutic exercises, gait training, and manual therapy techniques to enhance patient recovery under supervision.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
Saint Clair, Missouri
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Trained and mentored new employees, ensuring they met company standards in efficiency and customer service.
- Monitored food safety practices to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Saint Louis Community College
Forest Park, MO05-2025
Coursework toward Physical Therapist Assistant program -
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO01-2024
Skills
- Patient management
- Clinical reasoning
- Patient-centered care
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Healthcare communication
- Adaptability
Certification
- Physical Therapist Assistant
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Gait & Functional Mobility Training
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Patient Education
- Return to sport training
Timeline
PTA
Mercy Union/Washington MO Therapy Services
08.2025 - Current
Clinical Student
Mercy Union/Washington Hospital MO
04.2025 - 05.2025
Clinical Student
Mercy Jefferson Outpatient Therapy Services
08.2024 - 09.2024
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
07.2022 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Saint Louis Community College
Coursework toward Physical Therapist Assistant program -
Jefferson College