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Julie PARKER

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Paxxon
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide physical therapy to residents in independent living/assisted living and memory care.
  • Plan individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Maintain care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
  • Educate families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Solaris Rehab
02.2018 - 03.2023
  • Provided physical therapy to residents in independent living/assisted living and memory care.
  • Communicated with physicians, director of nursing and staff to maintain continuity of care.
  • Met with patients and families before move in to plan for safest environment and create opportunity for increased mobility.
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Piedmont Hospital
07.1999 - 12.2017
  • Provided physical therapy for neuro, cardiac, oncology and orthopedic patients.
  • Care planning for coordination of care with physicians, nurses, pharmacist, dieticians and case managers.
  • Taught patients and families pre op classes for TKR/THR.
  • Collaborated with leadership for the hiring and training of new technicians.
  • Created schedules daily for 120+ patients for 13 - 15 therapist.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.


Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
05.1995

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
01.1991

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Problem Solver
  • Highly organizational
  • Effective communicator
  • Thrive on educating

About

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with more than 28 years of experience. Background working in high-tempo acute care hospitals with primary focus orthopaedics. Highly involved in patient/family pre-op education.  Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I want to use the experience and skill set I have developed in my physical therapy career and deliver quality talent representing Stryker.

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Paxxon
05.2023 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Solaris Rehab
02.2018 - 03.2023

Physical Therapist Assistant

Piedmont Hospital
07.1999 - 12.2017

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

University of Evansville

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of The Cumberlands
Julie PARKER