Lynda “Alli” Hawkins
Monticello,AR
Summary
Experienced Physical Therapist Assistant with nearly 5 years in hospital-based rehabilitation. Specializes in outpatient, acute care, and geriatric psychiatric patient treatment. Expertise in Epic and NetHealth EMR systems, emphasizing patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal functional outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
OptumHealth at Baptist Health -Drew County
Monticello, AR
09.2021 - Current
- Deliver skilled physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Provide care for patients in outpatient, acute care, and geriatric psychiatric settings.
- Facilitated patient improvement in mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and injury prevention to enhance recovery.
- Accurately document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge plans using Epic and NetHealth EMR systems.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and rehabilitation team members to coordinate patient care.
- Tracked patient progress and relayed clinical findings to supervising Physical Therapist to inform treatment adjustments.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory, ethical, and facility standards of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
South Arkansas Community College
Eldorado, AR 06.2020 - 05.2021
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Gait & Balance Training
- Functional Mobility Training
- Patient & Family Education
- Documentation & Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Time Management
- Epic EMR
- NetHealth EMR
Clinical Experience
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Acute Care Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Psychiatric Care
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Balance & Fall Prevention
- Strength & Conditioning Programs
- Functional Independence Training
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Arkansas
- CPR/BLS Certified
Professional Strengths
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Organization & Efficiency
- Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
OptumHealth at Baptist Health -Drew County
09.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
South Arkansas Community College
06.2020 - 05.2021