Lacee Hughes
Richmond ,MO
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with expertise in geriatrics, post-surgical rehabilitation and lymphedema management at Shirkey Premier Therapy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in developing and following through with treatment plans and advocating for patient needs, ensuring high-quality care and safety standards in a collaborative environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Shirkey Premier Therapy
Richmond, MO
09.2010 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient treatment plans under supervision.
- Observed patient progress, documenting changes and responses to therapy techniques.
- Educated patients on exercises and home care strategies to enhance recovery.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure high-quality patient care and safety standards.
- Contributed to discussions on best practices for improving patient engagement and outcomes.
- Collaborated with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated treatment plans.
- Coordinated scheduling for PT team as well keeping track of all paperwork due each week.
- In the event of the Director of Rehab being gone, performing his/her job duties in their absence. These duties include attending meetings with Administrator, MDS Coordinators, Director of Nursing, and other Unit Coordinators as well as performing weekly team meetings to discuss patients and perform discharge planning.
- Collaborating with supervising PT on treatment plan, progress notes, and discharges of patients with lymphedema as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Exercise Science
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MOSkills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Functional mobility training
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Clinical team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Patient advocacy
- Lymphedema Management
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Shirkey Premier Therapy
09.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Exercise Science
Missouri Western State University