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Kathleen Harget

Poplar Bluff,MO

Summary

Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering 13 years of experience working in multiple patient focused settings including: hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and private clinics. I have treated all populations and instructed students as both a clinical instructor in the outpatient clinic and as an adjunct professor in an accredited PTA program at the college level. I offer leadership and volunteer skills as the former PTA MO State Representative where strong and effective communication and team building were demonstrated. Dedicated Physical Therapy Professional and manual therapy provider with extensive training in ASTYM treatment. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Poplar Bluff Rehabilitation
Poplar Bluff, MO

Physical Therapist Assistant
06.2011 - Current

Job overview

Outpatient private practice: Orthopedic Manual Therapy Based and Sports Rehab. Serving under multiple lead PT and DPTs and managing an independent caseload with high volume and varying diagnoses.

American Physical Therapy Association Missouri
Jefferson City, MO

PTA Caucus Representative of Missouri
04.2020 - 04.2022

Job overview

Served both the state of Missouri Chapter Delegation and the APTA nationally in the House of Delegates and PTA Caucus engagement group. In this role I collaborated with PTAs across multiple states to promote PTA advancement and career development. I sat on the APTA MO state Board of Directors and participated in legislative, lobbying, and state board of healing arts decision making for PT/ PTAs/ students within the state.

State Technical College of Missouri
Jefferson City, MO

Adjunct Faculty Instructor
08.2014 - 08.2016

Job overview

Facilitated Courses and Lab Instruction in the following: Basic Patient Care Physical Agents Neurological Therapeutic Exercise Electrotherapeutic Modalities. I also served as an academic advisory committee member during my tenure there providing insight and collecting resources to contribute to the success of the campus PTA program and its students.

Ozark Physical Therapy
Poplar Bluff, MO

Physical Therapist Assistant
06.2011 - 06.2012

Job overview

Skilled Nursing Facility with a focus on geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities. Co treatment with a collaborative care team including nurses, physicians, Speech and OT.

Education

Ozark Technical Technical Community College
Springfield, MO

Associate of Applied Science from Physical Therapist Assistant
05.2011

University Overview

Program Recipient of the “Award for Clinical Excellence”

College of The Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO

Bachelor of Arts from Health And Physical Education
12.2007

University Overview

Emphasis in Health and Wellness

  • Physical Education Majors and Minors Club
  • Cheer team member for 3 years
  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Catholic Newman Association member
  • Minor in Spanish language and Business

Naylor High School
Naylor, MO

High School Diploma
05.2004

University Overview

Class Valedictorian

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Active listening
  • Working collaboratively
  • Relationship building
  • Heavy caseloads
  • Conditioning
  • Progress reports
  • HIPAA requirements
  • Body mechanics
  • Therapeutic equipment
  • Self-care instructions
  • Managing Student Outcomes
  • Organizational Skills
  • Work Ethic
  • Training & Development
  • Instructing Small Groups
  • Leadership and Mentoring Abilities
  • Student Evaluation Abilities
  • Performing Physical Assessments
  • Advising Students
  • Hands-On Clinical Instruction
  • Clinical Supervision

Timeline

PTA Caucus Representative of Missouri

American Physical Therapy Association Missouri
04.2020 - 04.2022

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

State Technical College of Missouri
08.2014 - 08.2016

Physical Therapist Assistant

Poplar Bluff Rehabilitation
06.2011 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Ozark Physical Therapy
06.2011 - 06.2012

Ozark Technical Technical Community College

Associate of Applied Science from Physical Therapist Assistant

College of The Ozarks

Bachelor of Arts from Health And Physical Education

Naylor High School

High School Diploma
Kathleen Harget