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Work History
Education
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Lisa Lightner

Lisa Lightner

Physical Therapist Assistant
Alpharetta,GA
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb

Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 10 years, and numerous referrals from past patients. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic, team building, and sense of humor.


Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

On The Go Therapy Services
Venice, FL
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in home health setting.
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients with various diagnosis'.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after joint replacement surgery, including wound care and staple removal.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Communicated with patient families and caregivers to demonstrate proper implementation of home exercise programs.
  • Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
  • Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
  • Used Microsoft Word, Strata, Hep2Go.com,and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Venice Regional Bayfront Health
Venice, FL
08.2011 - 12.2021
  • Assisted Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient and acute care setting.
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
  • Communicated with patient families and caregivers to demonstrate proper implementation of home exercise programs.
  • Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care, outpatient setting.
  • Discussed patient cases with physicians, physical therapists, social workers, and nurses in acute care setting.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Used Microsoft Word, ReDoc, Hep2Go.com, and other software tools to create documents and other communications.

Attending College
01.2008 - 01.2011

Stay at Home Mom

N/A
Venice, FL
01.1999 - 08.2008

Darkroom Technician

Sarasota Camera Exchange
Venice, FL
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Custom color prints, black and white prints, posters, murals, duraflex.
  • Maintained chemical levels and solution integrity for automatic processors and hand development systems.
  • Maintained lab printers and processing equipment, ensuring proper functioning.
  • Used inkjet printer, canvas and metal prints and mat boards to print and mount images.
  • Managed escalated customer orders to meet aggressive deadlines and special orders.
  • Provided high level of assistance to customers regarding special photo projects.

Education

Nursing Education 2008

Edison State College, Punta Gorda, FL
  • Did not complete; transferred to Physical Therapist Assistant Program 2009.

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
05.2011

Clinical assignments in Outpatient and Skilled Nursing Facilities

Skills

  • Outpatient, Acute Care, and Home Health Therapy
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Clinical Team Collaboration and Implementation of Manual Therapy and Modalities as Approved by Attending Therapist
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Balance, Neurological Disorders, Acute and Chronic Conditions, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Body Mechanics, Self-Care and Disability Prevention, Pain Management Techniques, Medical Equipment Instruction
  • Team Building
  • Microsoft Office, ReDoc, Strata, Hep2Gocom

Additional Information

Skilled in manual therapy, muscle re-education/RNT, kinesiotaping, massage and compression wraps for lymphedema, vestibular training, canalith repositioning, soft/deep tissue massage and trigger point release, joint mobilization, METs and manual techniques to correct SIJ Dysfunction, prosthetic training, educated in Tai Chi for Rehab (via Dr.Paul Lam's seminars); NMES, e-stim, ultrasound, iontophoresis.

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
American Sign Language
Limited Working

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