Kristin Buffington

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with excellent skills in customer service and patient care. My background consists of working largely with postoperative patients and chronic overuse injuries in a fast paced outpatient setting. I find the most successful environment to be one built on positivity, healthy patient relationships, and patient education.

• Northeast Georgia Health System, Gainesville, GA, 03/23 - 04/23, Gained experience in busy outpatient setting treating diverse orthopedic patient population, utilizing hands on therapeutic techniques and clinical judgement to progress and treat patients.
• Northeast Georgia Health System, Gainesville, GA, 01/23 - 02/23, Gained experience in an inpatient rehabilitation unit treating patients with strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and orthopedic surgeries, focusing on balance and proprioceptive input and improving functional mobility, and patient and family education.
• Pruitt Health, The Oaks of Athens, Athens, GA, 07/22, Gained experience working with patients with complicated health histories in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, including amputees, dementia, ortho, and neurological conditions utilizing aquatic therapy, gait training, balance and coordination skills for both short and long term residents.

• Philanthropic Event Organizer - 2020 - 2023, Participated in creating pediatric cancer awareness fundraisers alongside Rally organization at Jefferson City Schools.
• Ecclesiastical Education President/Vice President- 2012 - 2018, Led, organized, and managed activities and learning experiences for over 20 adults and 60 children, utilizing skills of time management, delegation roles, and communication.
• Nursing and Dental Assistant Student In-service Programs - 09/22, Instructed ATC nursing and dental assistant students in basic patient mobility.
• Northeast Georgia Sports Symposium Attendee - Gainesville, GA, 02/22