Lisa Snyder
Sarasota,Florida
Summary
To provide exceptional patient care and service, while striving towards continued advancement in physical therapy.
Healthcare professional well-versed in patient care assistance and therapeutic support. Known for enhancing treatment plans and improving patient mobility. Highly collaborative team player with focus on achieving positive results and adapting to dynamic environments. Skilled in patient communication and therapeutic exercises.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist Assistant
Florida Home Health
02.2025 - Current
- Contributed to improved patient adherence through clear explanations of the importance of each prescribed exercise within their rehabilitation plan.
- Collaborated with supervising physical therapists in conducting initial evaluations to develop appropriate treatment plans for patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates by providing compassionate care while addressing concerns or questions regarding their rehabilitation process.
- Aided in the successful completion of physical therapy goals for numerous patients, leading to timely discharge and improved quality of life.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
Staff Physical Therapist Assistant
Balanced Therapy and Wellness
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture, and gait techniques to prevent future injuries.
- Implemented balance training activities to reduce fall risks among elderly patients recovering from various orthopedic surgeries or conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments, progress reports, and discharge summaries for seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Ensured effective communication with interdisciplinary team members to optimize overall patient care.
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring a comfortable and supportive therapeutic environment.
- Enhanced rehabilitation outcomes by closely collaborating with supervising physical therapists on treatment strategies.
- contracted with Pinnacle Home care and Concierge Home health. Have used ESMR systems such as Kinnser, Kantime and HCHB
Director of Rehabilitation
Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed departmental budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum patient benefit.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
Staff Physical Therapist Assistant
Functional Pathways LLC.
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced rehabilitation outcomes by closely collaborating with supervising physical therapists on treatment strategies.
- Facilitated improvements in functional abilities through targeted strengthening and stretching exercises.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending workshops, conferences, and seminars related to physical therapy practices.
- Contributed to decreased pain levels by utilizing modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat or cold therapy.
Staff Physical Therapist Assistant
Integrated PT Services/ Windsor Of Venice
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Promoted optimal patient progress by regularly evaluating and updating treatment goals based on their needs and abilities.
- Assisted in the development of home exercise programs for patients to promote long-term recovery.
- Supported patients in achieving greater independence by providing training in assistive devices usage and adaptive equipment.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized treatment plans and exercise programs.
Staff PTA
Functional Pathways: Fountains of Hope ALF, Heron House ALF
01.2019 - 01.2020
- PT treatment and documentation performed on iPad utilizing Optima program.
- Instructor for Chair Yoga at both facilities. PT treatment and documentation with contracted Southwest Florida Home Health
Facility Rehabilitation Director
Legacy Healthcare Services, Desoto Beach Club ILF
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintaining patient caseload, patient treatment, documentation (Casamba).
- Taught Tai-Chi and mindfulness classes
Lead Therapist/Staff PTA
Greystone Healthcare Management
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Location: Greenbriar Nursing and Rehabilitation
Director of Rehabilitation
Greystone Healthcare Management
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Location: Village Place Health and Rehabilitation
Director of Rehabilitation
Greystone Healthcare Management
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Location: Greenbriar Nursing and Rehabilitation
- PPS management, supervision of 8 therapists. Responsible for inservicing nursing staff and for rehab needs of 30 skilled patients and 30 long term patients. Attended care plans, SOC and QA meetings, communicating and marketing with facility medical director and other medical doctors in the community
Rehabilitation Manager
Peoplefirst Rehabilitation
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Responsible for patient treatment, clinical and financial management of the department.
- Lead staff development (hiring and training) for nursing staff on rehab related topics.
- Simultaneously coordinated and managed several rehabilitation departments in various facilities.
Management and leadership
M.D. Network
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Staff PTA between Twelve Oaks and Rehab Center at Pointe West.
- Director of Aquatic Therapy program at Mediplex
- Assisted in the creating and marketing of an osteoporosis program.
- Clinical Instructor for PTA program at Manatee Community College (now State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota).
Staff PTA
Home Health PRN
01.1992 - 01.1998
- Employed by Independent Global, Care One, Rescare, ABC Home Health, Housecall, Nurse On Call
Staff PTA
TheraTx/Freedom Village Nursing Center
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Experienced with implementing a wound care program. Outpatient and inpatient geriatric caseload.
Staff PTA
Hillhaven Convalescent Center
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Skilled nursing facility. Geriatric caseload
Staff PTA
United States Army Stationed at Munson Army Hospital
01.1983 - 01.1989
- Physical Therapy Specialist. Outpatient and inpatient caseload. Supervision of other P.T. Specialist
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
St. Phillips College
San Antonio, TexasSkills
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Home exercise programs
- Documentation and record keeping, utilizing ESMR such as Kinnser,
- Kantime and HCHB
Certification
- Certified dementia care practitioner
- Certified Montessori dementia care practitioner
National Council of Certified Dementia Care Practitioners
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist Assistant
Florida Home Health
02.2025 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist Assistant
Balanced Therapy and Wellness
04.2024 - 08.2025
Director of Rehabilitation
Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay
10.2023 - 01.2024
Staff Physical Therapist Assistant
Functional Pathways LLC.
04.2022 - 01.2024
Staff Physical Therapist Assistant
Integrated PT Services/ Windsor Of Venice
10.2021 - 04.2022
Staff PTA
Functional Pathways: Fountains of Hope ALF, Heron House ALF
01.2019 - 01.2020
Facility Rehabilitation Director
Legacy Healthcare Services, Desoto Beach Club ILF
01.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Therapist/Staff PTA
Greystone Healthcare Management
01.2012 - 01.2018
Director of Rehabilitation
Greystone Healthcare Management
01.2010 - 01.2012
Director of Rehabilitation
Greystone Healthcare Management
01.2007 - 01.2010
Rehabilitation Manager
Peoplefirst Rehabilitation
01.2004 - 01.2007
Management and leadership
M.D. Network
01.1997 - 01.2004
Staff PTA
TheraTx/Freedom Village Nursing Center
01.1995 - 01.1996
Staff PTA
Hillhaven Convalescent Center
01.1993 - 01.1994
Staff PTA
Home Health PRN
01.1992 - 01.1998
Staff PTA
United States Army Stationed at Munson Army Hospital
01.1983 - 01.1989
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
St. Phillips College
Community Service
Arthritis Foundation (Southwest Region), Board of Directors, Tai Chi instructor for the Arthritis Foundation, Aquatic Therapy instructor for Arthritis Foundation, Group leader for Fibromyalgia Support Group, Appeared on “Living with Arthritis” METV on three occasions to speak about arthritis-related topics
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