Lacie Bettencourt
Flippin,AR
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with expertise in post-surgical rehabilitation, geriatric physical therapy, and orthopedic rehabilitation. Skilled in functional mobility training and patient education, committed to enhancing recovery outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
GTS
Mountain Home, AR
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
- Provided support for therapeutic exercises and monitored patient progress during sessions.
- Documented patient information and treatment outcomes in electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on home exercise programs to enhance recovery and maintain mobility.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Baxter Regional Home Health
Mountain Home, AR
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Adapted therapy techniques based on individual patient needs and responses to treatment.
- Participated in ongoing training to improve clinical skills and knowledge of rehabilitation practices.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Med Travelers
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to implement therapeutic exercises and monitor patient progress.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention techniques during therapy sessions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks, AK
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate physical therapy with overall patient care plans.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Adient Physical Therapy
Fairbanks, AK
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Assisted athletes in their return to sport activities through sport-specific training programs targeting agility, endurance, power, speed development.
- Supported physical therapists in complex procedures, contributing to successful patient rehabilitations.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Paramedicine
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AKAssociate of Science - Physical Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ09-2012
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
GTS
03.2025 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Baxter Regional Home Health
01.2018 - 03.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Med Travelers
10.2016 - 01.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
02.2014 - 08.2016
Physical Therapist Assistant
Adient Physical Therapy
02.2012 - 02.2014
Certificate of Completion - Paramedicine
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Pima Medical Institute