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Luis Rivera Perez

DeBary,FL

Summary

Accomplished Physical Therapy Assistant and former Border Patrol Agent with a proven track record in patient care and therapeutic exercises. Skilled in developing and implementing targeted treatment plans at the VA Hospital, enhancing patient rehabilitation with a focus on geriatric therapy. Expert in time management and patient education, consistently achieving significant treatment outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapy Assistant

VA Hospital
05.2018 - Current

• Receives and interprets requests or instructions for procedures from the Physical Therapist.

• Plans and implements basic treatment programs and applies physical therapy procedures to patients

under the supervision of a physical therapist.

• Consults with the licensed Physical Therapist regarding complex or special problem cases.

• Independently develops therapeutic exercise regimen for physical therapy patients based on the

assigning Physical Therapists evaluation and goals.

• Modifies exercises based on patients' response.

• Completes a review of patient data (including medical history).

• Assists in and renders a course of treatment based on the assessed needs of the patient, developing

progressive types of physical therapy treatment programs. This is done in consultation with the

physical therapist.

• Assists therapist in development of a comprehensive specialized treatment plan that includes long and

short-term goals.

• Persuades and motivates Veterans and family members to participate in treatment plans and comply

with indicated regimens and post-discharge activities

Border Patrol Agent

Department of Homeland Security
06.2008 - 07.2014

• Detected, prevented, and apprehended of undocumented aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the land borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions, following up leads, responding to electronic sensor alarms and or infrared scopes during night operations, low light level television systems, aircraft sightings, and interpreting and following tracks, marks and other physical evidence.

• Completed ranch checks, traffic checks, traffic observation, city patrol, transportation checks, administrative, intelligence, and anti-smuggling activities.

• Detected and prevented the illegal entry and smuggling of aliens, illegal contraband such as narcotics and firearms, terrorists and terrorist weapons into the United States.

• Assisted local and federal law enforcement by coordinating investigative efforts.

• Searched a variety of law enforcement related databases, including NCIC and IAFIA to obtain appropriate information for investigations, warrants, criminal history, etc.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Huertas College
Caguas, PR
05.2017

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Geriatric Therapy
  • Electrotherapy application
  • Patient Education
  • Time Management
  • Gait training

Timeline

Physical Therapy Assistant

VA Hospital
05.2018 - Current

Border Patrol Agent

Department of Homeland Security
06.2008 - 07.2014

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Huertas College
Luis Rivera Perez