Lindsey Colgan
Bradford,IL
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with expertise in treatment planning, patient assessment, and therapeutic intervention. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective care coordination and mobility training.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Renewal Rehab
, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients, enhancing their therapy experience and outcomes.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to create effective treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
- Delivered physical therapy treatments to patients following instructions from the Physical Therapist.
- Monitored patients for changes in symptoms or behavior, facilitating timely evaluations or interventions by the Physical Therapist.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate care for each patient.
- Conducted patient screenings and assessments under the direction of a physical therapist.
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Millennium Rehab and Consulting
, IL / IA
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Facilitated mobility training, neurological reeducation, safety education and therapeutic exercise
- Collaborated in developing individualized treatment plans to address each patient's specific needs.
- Documented treatments and patient responses accurately to support effective therapy progression.
- Gathered patient data to monitor progress throughout therapy stages.
- Provided education on home set-up and safety
Physical Therapist Assistant
RehabCare, Kindred
, IL
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Administered therapeutic intervention under therapist supervision to aid recovery.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to create tailored treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored patient progress during therapy sessions and documented findings.
- Facilitated patient mobility and assisted with daily activities to enhance recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient care strategies.
- Instructed patients and families on exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention to promote long-term health.
- Performed patient screenings and assessments to determine treatment needs.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and updating medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL09-2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic intervention
- Patient care coordination
- Mobility training
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Sports injury management
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Orthotic fitting
- Electronic documentation
- Safety education
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Renewal Rehab
10.2021 - Current
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Millennium Rehab and Consulting
01.2017 - 02.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
RehabCare, Kindred
10.2013 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Black Hawk College