Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Organizations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Leigha Peace

Wasilla,AK

Summary

Seeking an entry-level physical therapist assistant position, and desiring to gain more knowledge and skills in all aspects of physical therapy to improve patient care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Rotation

Advanced Physical Therapy
10.2023 - 12.2023

(7 weeks full time)

Outpatient therapy

Clinical Rotation

Fyzical Therapy And Balance Center
08.2023 - 10.2023

(7 weeks full time)

  • Provided skilled care for all ages with orthopedic and neurological conditions, including therapeutic exercises/activities, manual therapy, ultrasound, gait training, and neuromuscular re-education.
  • Required minimal assistance from CI with non-complex patients, and was confident leading most sessions independently.
  • Established rapport with patients by genuinely caring about their personal life and well being, while providing the best standard of care.


Clinical Rotation

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2023

Observed patient treatment pre-application to PTA program, (15 hours)

1, 40 hour week clinical

  • Performed ROM and manual muscle testing, educated patients with HEP, instructed patients with exercises, and performed transfer and gait training.
  • Demonstrated efficiency with care by improving time management with treating patients and completing documentation.

Observations

Alyeska Therapy
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Observed patient treatment pre-application to PTA program, (15 hours)
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm with patients while learning from PT.


Resident Assistant

Primrose Retirement Communities
06.2020 - 01.2023
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities.
  • Improved communication skills to build trust and quality care with patients.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

University of Alaska Anchorage
12.2023

Mat-Su Career And Technical High School
05.2021

Skills

  • Special Olympics Assistant Coach for weekly workout class, January 2023-April 2023
  • Junior Nordics Volunteer Coach, 2019-2021

Professional Organizations

American Physical Therapy Association

Alaska Physical Therapy Association

Certification

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, State of Alaska, expected January 2024
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support, expires 06/2025

References

  • Hannah Krause, PT - Clinical Instructor - (320) 219-2121, hannah.krause@fyzical.com
  • Patricia Runde, PT - UAA PTA program professor - (907) 786-4769, parunde@alaska.edu



Timeline

Clinical Rotation

Advanced Physical Therapy
10.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Rotation

Fyzical Therapy And Balance Center
08.2023 - 10.2023

Clinical Rotation

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2023

Observations

Alyeska Therapy
06.2022 - 06.2022

Resident Assistant

Primrose Retirement Communities
06.2020 - 01.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

University of Alaska Anchorage

Mat-Su Career And Technical High School
Leigha Peace