Lori Lapidos
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Conscientious Healthcare professional offering over 15 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Competent in organizing charts, and preparing patient rooms Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 15 years.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PTA at Outpatient Clinic
Dynamic Rehab
05.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant
Integrity Rehab
03.2010 - Current
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of assistants and patients.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Taught patients how to use braces, crutches, and prosthetic devices to reduce pain.
- Trained new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants regarding policies and standards of care.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Delivered home care therapy to long-term care patients and assisted with ROM and stretching exercises.
- Applied manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion, strength, balance and coordination.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and specialists.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
- Developed patient-specific home exercise programs, guiding patients on correct implementation to safely achieve goals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention to avoid risk of re-injury.
- Administered therapeutic treatments to ease pain and facilitate healing of injuries.
- Discussed rehabilitation and reconditioning options to improve patients' function and quality of life.
- Used pain management and relaxation techniques to reduce discomfort and stress.
- Provided physical therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Physical-therapist Assistant
Dynamic Rehab
11.2008 - Current
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Personal Trainer for ISSA
Self-employed
03.2005 - Current
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
- Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
- Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
South University
Palm Beach, FL06.2006
Skills
- Mobile Device Operation
- Patient Engagement
- Patient Histories
- Effective Listening and Communication
- Needs Assessment
- Patients' Vital Signs
- Supply Restocking
- Clinical Applications
- Patient Chart Tracking
- Electronic Health Records
- Patient Scheduling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Care Plan Discussion
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Telephone Etiquette
- Medical Terminology
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Dictation and Transcription
Pilates, Yoga, Weight training
I have been practicing pilates, yoga and weight training for the last 20 years. I'm always eager to learn new exercises and techniques to share with my clients and patients in order to optimize their maximum potential for rehab as well as ways to help them accomplish their goals.
Timeline
PTA at Outpatient Clinic
Dynamic Rehab
05.2022 - Current
Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant
Integrity Rehab
03.2010 - Current
Physical-therapist Assistant
Dynamic Rehab
11.2008 - Current
Personal Trainer for ISSA
Self-employed
03.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
South University
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