To seek and maintain a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Enhabit Home Health
09.2023 - 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.
Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Fitness Instructor
Golds Gym
03.2020 - Current
Les Mills certified to teach Body Balance (Yoga, Tai-Chi, and Pilates), also certified in Body Pump (high repetition weightlifting).
Teaching participants timed exercise moves to written choreography.
Cueing throughout the entirety of class to improve the participant’s body alignment and positioning.
Instructing gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
Promoting fitness classes to boost gym attendance.
Delivering fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
Career Break- Stay at Home Mom
Cheyenne Hills
01.2017 - Current
Volunteering included serving as Discussion Group Leader, for MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) at Cheyenne Hills Church.
Served on steering team and was required to attend all meetings to discuss/plan MOPS meetings for the year.
Functioned as a group facilitator for small group discussion and lead the direction of discussion as needed for table leads bi-weekly.
Saddle Ridge Elementary- Assisted teachers in making/practicing flashcards with students for math and reading, also completed word work with kids in classrooms.
I volunteered at school functions for set up/take down during events- serving food and helping with classroom holiday parties. I also helped with book fairs, and chaperoned field trips.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lifecare Center
10.2012 - 01.2017
Worked on short term and long-term units in the facility, also worked with outpatient clients, and did home visits next door to Lifecare at Pointe Frontier which is an assisted living facility.
Performed physical therapy treatment to patients which included- direct application of modalities, instruction in use of assistive devices, balance training, safety during transfers, bed mobility, and therapeutic exercises.
All activities and documentation under plans of supervising physical therapist.
Educated families and caregivers on proper body mechanics and exercises, also provided treatment programs for improved at-home support.
Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Mark Rinne
01.2005 - 01.2010
Prepared patients for procedures, sterilized and disinfected instruments, set up instrument trays, prepared materials and assisted in all chair-side dental procedures and taking impressions.
Clerical duties included-setting appointments, answering billing questions, and filing charts.
Recorded medical, dental and treatment histories of patients.
Provided post-operative instructions to patients.
Certification in diagnostic dental x-rays.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY
2012
Skills
Experienced with several different medical software programs including Web PT, Cassamba, and Point Care
BLS certified
Great skills in providing a variety of treatments, notably manual therapy, and challenging balance techniques
Exceptional ability to communicate with patients, and staff
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Enhabit Home Health
09.2023 - Current
Fitness Instructor
Golds Gym
03.2020 - Current
Career Break- Stay at Home Mom
Cheyenne Hills
01.2017 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lifecare Center
10.2012 - 01.2017
Dental Assistant
Dr. Mark Rinne
01.2005 - 01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
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