Karla Cortez
Dallas,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Student Physical Therapist Assistant with experience at Ultra Therapy Solutions, skilled in therapeutic exercise and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and adherence through effective communication and collaborative care. Committed to promoting safety and improving patient outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Ultra Therapy Solutions
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained a high level of professionalism, ethical behavior, and confidentiality in all interactions with patients, families, staff members, and outside healthcare providers.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and support throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive and effective care for patients.
- Strengthened patient adherence to home programs by providing clear instructions on prescribed exercises and equipment usage.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Promoted patient safety during therapy sessions by closely monitoring movements and providing appropriate assistance as needed.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention to avoid risk of re-injury.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Aveanna Heathcare
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Used ERMs to chart patients' progress and update departmental records.
Office Administrator
Abram Transmissions
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to strict data protection policies.
Receptionist
Pediatric Clinic Of Mesquite And Sunnyvale
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Hospitality Aide
Bentwood Campus of Care Nursing Home
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care.
- Developed strong communication skills through active listening and effective verbal interactions with patients and colleagues.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormal findings promptly to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX09-2025
Skills
- Clinical reasoning
- Patient education
- CPR training
- Therapeutic exercise
- Teamwork
- Patient care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Ultra Therapy Solutions
07.2025 - 08.2025
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Ridgecrest Health And Rehabilitation
05.2025 - 06.2025
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Aveanna Heathcare
03.2025 - 04.2025
Office Administrator
Abram Transmissions
02.2023 - 08.2024
Receptionist
Pediatric Clinic Of Mesquite And Sunnyvale
01.2021 - 01.2023
Hospitality Aide
Bentwood Campus of Care Nursing Home
11.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Concorde Career College
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