Certifications/Licenses
Kimberly Kahle
New Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Highly knowledgeable candidate with 26 years of healthcare experience seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management skills, and problem-solving skills. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and continuing education. Knowledgeable in medical coding, medical terminology, and insurance billing processes. Years of experience in providing administrative and patient support in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and out-patient settings.
Overview
2
2
26
26
Years of Healthcare Experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Clarion Rehab Services
02.2019 - Current
- PTA in acute hospital, skilled nursing and acute rehabilitation unit, out-patient, and aquatic therapy settings.
- Improve patient mobility and enhance rehabilitation outcomes by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and adapting treatment plans to reflect changes
- Provide clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference to patients and families to facilitate compliance with home exercise programs and proper body mechanics.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patient's recovery process.
- Utilize aquatic therapy treatments for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
- Perform therapeutic massage, ultrasound, traction, electrical stimulation, and other modalities,
- Learn and adapt quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Accurate record keeping of treatment visits and total treatment minutes for SNF unit
- Follow all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Physical Therapist Assistant
McKinley Health Center At Laurelbrooke Landing
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in a skilled nursing facility, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Educated residents, families, and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support, proper body mechanics, and completion of home exercise programs.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in patient treatment plans
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs, diathermy, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
Director of Rehabilitation
Marden Companies At Clarview Nursing And Rehab
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing
- Scheduling of residents on caseload.
- Managed day-to-day operations, working efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Worked closely with MDS coordinator to set treatment minutes and complete timely assessments.
- Ran daily reports to monitor effectiveness of staff, documentation completion, productivity, and budget.
- Reviewed and submitted employee timesheets to payroll.
- Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing proper use of equipment, maintaining cleanliness standards, and conducting regular safety audits.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through daily administration meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, and family/resident care plan meetings.
- Supervised, oriented, and trained department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Improved satisfaction rates of residents and families by actively addressing concerns and implementing feedback-driven improvements.
- Managed departmental budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation
- Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency of staff in patient care delivery and meeting productivity standards.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Marden Companies At Clarview Nursing And Rehab
02.2002 - 11.2016
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, exercises, proper body mechanics, and home exercise programs.
- Collaborated with physical therapists on comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs, changes, and goals.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy, electrical stimulation, hot-cold packs, and other therapeutic modalities.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oil City Physical Therapy
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly. Adapting to suit varied ages and abilities.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with equipment setup, inventory management, and patient scheduling as needed.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in medical records.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Greene County Memorial Hospital
01.1998 - 08.2000
- PTA in hospital based out-patient setting offering aquatic therapy, acute inpatient care, geriatric/psychiatric unit, and skilled nursing and acute rehabilitation unit.
- Administered ultrasound, hot-cold packs, electrical stimulation, cervical/pelvic traction, whirlpool, therapeutic massage, and other therapeutic modalities to reduce patient pain levels.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises tailored to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
- Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with equipment setup, inventory management, sanitation, and patient scheduling as needed.
- Utilized aquatic therapy treatments for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in medical records.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Medical Coding
Coding Clarified
09.2023
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Pennsylvania State University
DuBois, PA08.1997
Skills
- Certified Medical Coder - apprentice status
- Medical Records Documentation
- Medical Terminology, ICD-10, CPT
- Medical Billing Familiarity
- Multitasking Abilities
- Supervision and Team Leadership
- Remote Office Availability
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Strengthening
- Pain management through the use of modalities
Certification
- CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder
- PA Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Indirect Supervision
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Clarion Rehab Services
02.2019 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
McKinley Health Center At Laurelbrooke Landing
02.2018 - 01.2019
Director of Rehabilitation
Marden Companies At Clarview Nursing And Rehab
03.2017 - 02.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
Marden Companies At Clarview Nursing And Rehab
02.2002 - 11.2016
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oil City Physical Therapy
01.2000 - 01.2002
Physical Therapist Assistant
Greene County Memorial Hospital
01.1998 - 08.2000
Certificate of Achievement - Medical Coding
Coding Clarified
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Pennsylvania State University
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