LAKEN PITTS
Preferred Home Health
Hartselle
15
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with 14 years of clinical experience across long-term acute care, outpatient, and skilled nursing settings. Proven leadership as a Clinical Instructor for 8 years, mentoring the next generation of therapists. Committed to delivering patient-centered care, fostering recovery through individualized exercise programs, and promoting a positive, collaborative work environment.
Work History
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Delivered home health physical therapy interventions aligned with plan of care and therapist directives.
- Monitored patient status and documented progress, symptoms, and response to treatment accurately.
- Educated patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, and safety precautions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate schedules, treatment updates, and discharge planning.
- Adapted treatment activities to patient tolerance, functional goals, and home environment limitations.
- Maintained compliant clinical documentation, visit records, and care notes within agency standards.
- Supported mobility, transfer training, and gait activities using appropriate assistive devices and techniques.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
13 Years 11 Months- Lead patients through individualized therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, coordination, and agility.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to monitor patient progress and refine treatment plans based on individual needs.
- Designed and implemented customized home exercise programs, supporting patients' long-term recovery goals.
- Serve as a Clinical Instructor for Calhoun Community College and Wallace State Community College, mentoring over 30 PTA students during clinical rotations.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Skills
Therapeutic exercises
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Patient safety
Patient assessment
Patient education
Effective communication
Professional ethics
Timeline
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Preferred Home Health
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Encore Rehabilitation
09.2011 - 08.2025Read More
Wallace State Community College
Associates of Applied Science from Physical Therapist Assistant
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