Kaitlin DeYoung
Columbia,SC
Summary
Driven PTA with proven expertise in geriatric and orthopedic rehabilitation, honed at Providence Hospital/MUSC Health. Excelled in developing patient-centered treatment plans and enhancing functional mobility, evidenced by streamlining scheduling processes to reduce wait times significantly. Skilled in therapeutic exercises and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and patient education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient PTA Full Time
Providence Hospital/MUSC Health
Columbia, South Carolina
09.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries. Focusing and implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined the patient scheduling process, maximizing therapist availability and reducing wait times for appointments.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in ATHENA and EPIC
Inpatient PTA PRN
Providence Hospital/MUSC Health
Columbia,SC
04.2016 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for patients at risk increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in MEDITECH and EPIC
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Education
Orthopedic Manual Certification
Nxt Gen Institute
08.2023
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC12.2015
Bachelors Of Arts - Science- Pre Physical Therapy
Tusculum College
Greeneville, TN05.2012
Skills
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Functional Mobility Training
- Gait training
- Therapeutic exercises
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
Timeline
Outpatient PTA Full Time
Providence Hospital/MUSC Health
09.2016 - Current
Inpatient PTA PRN
Providence Hospital/MUSC Health
04.2016 - 04.2023
Orthopedic Manual Certification
Nxt Gen Institute
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Midlands Technical College
Bachelors Of Arts - Science- Pre Physical Therapy
Tusculum College