Kimberly A Connolly
Hillsboro
Summary
Physical therapy professional with over 30 years combined experience in Home Health and Orthopedic Outpatient clinics. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, exercise programs, and patient education, DME needs and resources. Strong focus on multidisciplinary team collaboration. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective communication in dynamic healthcare environments. Proficient at maintaining a professional and ethical attitude.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Assistant
Portland Adventist Home Health
05.2024 - Current
- Contributes to increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and clear communication throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Follows all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Encourage optimal function in geriatric patients through targeted balance training, strength development exercises, and gait retraining strategies.
- Promote patient safety during sessions through vigilant supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Maintains detailed documentation of patient treatments, progress, and responses to therapies for accurate record-keeping and improved continuity of care.
- Contributes to increased patient adherence to home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, support materials, and regular followup.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Hillsboro Medical Center Home Health
06.2019 - Current
- Traveled to patient's homes, Adult Foster Homes, Adult Living Facilities to carry out treatment plans including exercise programs, Gait training, fall prevention, caregiver and family education, transfer training, safety education with assistive devices, maintain daily charting and monitor patient vital signs
Physical Therapy Assistant
Tuality Forest Grove Physical Therapy
05.2008 - 06.2019
- Carried out treatment plans under the direction of multiple Physical Therapists
- To include modalities, gait training, implement and progress exercise programs, manual therapy, balance training/fall prevention, joint mobilizations, cervical and lumbar traction, ROM and strength measurements and taping
- Preceptor for new hires
- Supervised and help train Physical Therapy Aides
- Maintained up to date chart notes, assisted in progress notes
- Assisted in maintaining clean clinic
- Epic trained
Physical Therapy Assistant
Sylvan Hill Physical Therapy
01.1990 - 01.2005
- Implemented treatment plans using manual techniques and modalities
- Instructed and monitored clinic and home exercise programs
- Supervised healthcare career students and prepared evaluations
- Trained new Physical Therapy Assistant employees
- Supervised and trained Physical Therapy Aides
- Recorded and maintained chart notes
- Assisted with general office duties - including scheduling and insurance billing
Physical Therapy Assistant
09.1987 - 12.1998
- Completed treatment plans at skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, school districts and hospital settings
- Included use of modalities and exercise program instruction
Education
Associate Degree - Physical Therapy
Mt. Hood Community College
Oregon01.1987
Skills
- Team player
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Self-starter
- Strong communication skills
- Sound clinical reasoning
- Empathetic
- Compassionate
- Patient
- Fiscally responsible
- Flexible and adaptable to team needs
- Experience with interpretive services
Certification
- Oregon Physical Therapy Assistant License, #7443
- BLS Provider, 03/2026
- Graston Certified
- Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Certified Instructor
- Tuality Preceptorship
Affiliations
APTA
Timeline
Physical Therapy Assistant
Portland Adventist Home Health
05.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant
Hillsboro Medical Center Home Health
06.2019 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant
Tuality Forest Grove Physical Therapy
05.2008 - 06.2019
Physical Therapy Assistant
Sylvan Hill Physical Therapy
01.1990 - 01.2005
Physical Therapy Assistant
09.1987 - 12.1998
Associate Degree - Physical Therapy
Mt. Hood Community College
- Oregon Physical Therapy Assistant License, #7443
- BLS Provider, 03/2026
- Graston Certified
- Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Certified Instructor
- Tuality Preceptorship
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