KATELYN CASSADY
Bassett Physical Therapy
Bassett,VA
1
Certification
17
years of professional experience
Dedicated Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with 7.5 years of clinical experience in skilled nursing and outpatient rehabilitation, supported by 10 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Expertise in orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, vestibular, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Focused on building patient relationships, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing evidence-based care to enhance functional independence and quality of life.
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
2 Years- Provided skilled physical therapy services to enhance residents' rehabilitation outcomes in skilled nursing and long-term care settings under direction of licensed physical Therapist..
- Treated patients recovering from joint replacements, fractures, strokes, generalized weakness, deconditioning, and other medically complex diagnoses.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans focused on improving strength, mobility, balance, gait, transfers, and overall functional independence.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care by collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and case management.
- Documented patient progress and maintained productivity standards while effectively managing daily caseload of 12–14 patients.
Physical Therapist Assistant
5 Years 4 Months- Selected to participate in the Adult Neurological Rehabilitation Program, providing specialized treatment for patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neurological diagnoses.
- Participated in the Adult Neurological Rehabilitation Program, providing specialized treatment for patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neurological diagnoses.
- Educated patients and family members on plan of care, rehabilitation goals, safety recommendations, and individualized home exercise programs to ensure effective carryover outside clinic.
- Progressed therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance interventions, functional mobility training, and manual therapy techniques based on patient performance and evidence-based practice.
- Managed daily caseload of 12–14 patients, ensuring timely documentation and close collaboration with supervising physical therapists to support patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
9 Years 6 Months- Delivered compassionate, high-quality direct patient care to geriatric and medically complex residents.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, transfers, mobility, and positioning to promote independence and prevent falls.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing and rehabilitation staff, facilitating timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Utilized strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach to enhance rehabilitation outcomes as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Graduated: May 2019
Skills
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Therapeutic Exercise
Functional Mobility Training
Gait Training
Balance & Fall Prevention
Transfer Training
Stroke Rehabilitation
Parkinson's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Patient & Family Education
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Electronic Medical Records: EPIC
Rehab Optima
PromptPT
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant – Virginia
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Certified Nursing Assistant (if active)
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- 17+ years of combined healthcare experience
- 7.5 years as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- 10 years of skilled nursing experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
- Specialized experience in adult neurological rehabilitation
- Strong communicator with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Recognized for compassionate, patient-centered care and efficient caseload management
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Bassett Physical Therapy
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pine Forest Health & Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 09.2021Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Skilled Nursing Facility
04.2009 - 10.2018Read More
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science from Physical Therapist Assistant
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