Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 20 years. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
National Church Residences, First Community Village
08.2012 - Current
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
Utilized aquatic therapy treatments for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
03.2008 - 10.2013
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
Physical Therapist Assistant
HCR ManorCare
08.2004 - 03.2008
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH
06.2004
Skills
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Support Patients
Progress Monitoring
Joint Mobilization
Chronic and Acute Conditions
Prosthetics Integration
Gait Training
Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Pain Management Techniques
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Patient Screening
Customer Service
Communications
Emotional Support
Functional Improvements
Range of Motion Exercises
Massage Therapy
Therapeutic Exercise
Outpatient Therapy
Caregiver Training
Injury Prevention
Therapeutic Equipment
Body Mechanics
Interdisciplinary Care
Patient Follow-Up
Certification
Aquatics
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
National Church Residences, First Community Village
08.2012 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
03.2008 - 10.2013
Physical Therapist Assistant
HCR ManorCare
08.2004 - 03.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant