Lara Miraz
Victorville,CA
Summary
Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering 14 years of experience working in patient-focused settings in both hospitals and private clinics. Exceptional experience working with geriatric and disabled individuals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Imperial Home Health
Victorville, CA
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Pacific Rehabilitation Services
Victorville, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with PT to assist in assessment and modifications to plan of care.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Group Fitness Instructor
Desert Valley Medical Group
Apple Valley, CA
01.2011 - 02.2024
- Monitored form and technique in group environments to maintain individual safety.
- Developed class plans for each session based on fitness level of participants.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Desert Valley Medical Group
Victorville, CA
09.2010 - 09.2023
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Desert Valley Hospital
, CA
09.2010 - 01.2023
- Attended client care conferences to provide information to other team members.
- Liaised with physical therapist to deliver appropriate therapy according to care plan.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Providence Health & Services
Hesperia, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in providing treatments, such as therapeutic exercises and activities, massage, gait training, balance and coordination activities, and joint mobilization.
- Provided support to patients with range of motion exercises, transfer activities, ambulation and mobility activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2005
Skills
- Spanish speaker
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
Timeline
Physical Therapy Assistant
Providence Health & Services
09.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Imperial Home Health
09.2023 - 08.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Pacific Rehabilitation Services
02.2023 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor
Desert Valley Medical Group
01.2011 - 02.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
Desert Valley Medical Group
09.2010 - 09.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Desert Valley Hospital
09.2010 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University - Long Beach
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