JOSHUA MYERS
Statesville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 15 years.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Iredell Memorial Hospital
Statesville, NC
09.2021 - Current
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Physical Therapist Assistant
LHC Group Inc
Meridian, MS
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Documented each patient case with updates in the computer system.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Scheduled patient appointments in timely manner to ensure quality care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.
Select Medical - Physical Therapist Assistant
PRN
Quitman, MS
02.2010 - 02.2016
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and ensure quality care.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Improved delivery of patient care through reviewing and implementing improvements to clinical approaches.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Restore Therapy Svc Ltd
Demopolis, AL
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Worked in an acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all nursing programs.
- Coordinated nursing department activities to ensure availability of appropriate clinical and support staff for resident care.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc
Meridian, MS
05.2007 - 02.2011
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Scheduled patient appointments in timely manner to ensure quality care.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Worked in an home setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
Education
Doctorate of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Sherman College of Chiropractic
Spartanburg SCAssociate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Meridian Community College
2007
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
1999
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Oral and Written Communication
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Body Mechanics
- Patient Interaction
- Medical History Taking
- HIPAA Compliance
- Decision Making
- Ambulatory Functional Activities
- Home Exercise Programs
- Cranial Sacral Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Patient Follow Up
- Patient Inquiry and Response
- Cold Therapy
- Problem Solving
- Individual Therapy
- Team Building
- Therapy Equipment Setup
- Medical Equipment Instruction
- Balance Disorders
- Diagnostics skills
- Leadership
- Self-motivated professional
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Iredell Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
LHC Group Inc
05.2015 - 09.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
Restore Therapy Svc Ltd
02.2011 - 02.2014
Select Medical - Physical Therapist Assistant
PRN
02.2010 - 02.2016
Physical Therapist Assistant
Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc
05.2007 - 02.2011
Doctorate of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Sherman College of Chiropractic
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Meridian Community College
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
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