Laurie Vandermaas
Ocala,FL
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 20 years.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Better @ Home
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Sophia Lauren Interior Design & Remodeling
02.2021 - Current
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
- Devised project budgets to track expenses and avoid cost overruns.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advent Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Implemented treatment programs for adults and those in recovery from various surgeries and illnesses
- Scheduled patient appointments in timely manner to ensure quality care
- Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident health
- Collaborated on strategic planning and kept practice operations aligned with organizational mission, vision and goals
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan
- Exceeded department budgeted revenue goals to allow reallocation of funding towards other health programs
- Managed a weekly census of 40 patients a week while maintaining productivity
Physical Therapist Assistant
National Staffing For Healthcare
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Worked in skilled nursing setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
- Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Amedysis Home Health
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery and various other illnesses.
- Documented each patient case with updates in point of care computer system.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Scheduled patient appointments in timely manner to ensure quality care.
- Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident health.
Sales And Marketing Assistant
Savannah Cottage Of Lakeland
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Identified new residents, developed new business opportunities and presented private and semi private residences to potential residents.
- Achieved sales goals of 90% full capacity and service targets by leveraging interpersonal communication skills and renderings in each apartment to cultivate and secure new residential sales.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand each potential resident needs and recommend appropriate renderings in each apartment.
- Served residents with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of aging in place in the comforts of their home.
Sales And Marketing Manager
The Westin Group
06.2011 - 04.2013
- Leveraged direct marketing, industry partnerships and social media platforms to maximize marketing strategy success.
- Directed canvassing plans to facilitate consistent, high-quality appointments for sales representatives.
- Collaborated with internal teams and ALF clients to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
- Developed insights on marketing campaigns to assess performance against goals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
BayCare Health System Inc.
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Assisted several Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in a home health setting
Director Of Rehabilitation Services
Central Park Of Brandon
04.2008 - 07.2009
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Planned and efficiently supervised operations of 150 patient per week in a skilled nursing facility.
- Hired, trained and retained qualified therapist's to treat patients in a skilled nursing home setting.
- Created a Rehab Team of focused, energized and successful therapist's to maintain and exceed productivity.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL1997
Skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Strong Sales and Communication
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Home Exercise Programs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building and management
- Oral and written communication
- Networking skills
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Better @ Home
10.2023 - Current
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Sophia Lauren Interior Design & Remodeling
02.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advent Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
National Staffing For Healthcare
09.2017 - 12.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
Amedysis Home Health
01.2015 - 08.2017
Sales And Marketing Assistant
Savannah Cottage Of Lakeland
12.2013 - 12.2014
Sales And Marketing Manager
The Westin Group
06.2011 - 04.2013
Physical Therapist Assistant
BayCare Health System Inc.
08.2009 - 08.2011
Director Of Rehabilitation Services
Central Park Of Brandon
04.2008 - 07.2009
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Polk State College