Lynn M. Levasseur
Amedisys Home Health Care
Taunton,MA
33
years of professional experience
Dependable and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant with more than 30 years experience with focus on Orthopedic and Geriatric patients. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills seeking a full-time position that will continue to provide professional growth and opportunity.
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in patient's homes to improve strength, balance, endurance, functional mobility, gait, and safety.
- Provide individualized patient and caregiver education addressing disease management, medication safety, infection prevention, fall prevention, precautions, symptom monitoring, and safe carryover of the POC.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Treat a diverse adult and geriatric caseload with diagnoses including orthopedic, cardiopulmonary. neurological, and generalized deconditioning conditions.
Physical Therapist Assistant
17 Years 8 Months- Establish daily schedule and carryout treatments according to patient's individualize plan of care proficiently and productively.
- Facilitated patient and caregiver education including performing home safety assessments.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of treatment environment by implementing patient safety protocols and infection control practices.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities according to treatment plan.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient's treatment including reporting any significant changes to RPT or nursing when warranted.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to evaluate patient progress and adjust therapy techniques accordingly.
Physical Therapist Assistant
9 Years 3 Months- Performed Per Diem/PT/FT physical therapy services to sub-acute and long-term care geriatric patients under supervision of Physical Therapist.
- Accurately report/record individual responses to treatment.
- Assist in developing and implementing restorative and functional maintenance program for long term care residents.
Physical Therapist Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Performed outpatient physical therapy to acute/sub-acute/chronic patients of all age groups on part-time basis.
- Set up equipment ahead of Treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Implement Norwegian approach to rehabilitation in conjunction with facility's philosophy.
Physical Therapist Assistant
1 Year 6 Months- Performed physical therapy services to sub-acute and long-term care geriatric patients under supervision of Physical Therapist.
Hippotherapy Instructor
1 Year 7 Months- Provide riding instructions to physically challenged individuals under supervision of Physical Therapist on part-time basis.
Physical Therapist Assistant
2 Years 9 Months- Participate in exchange of clinical information and assist at orthopedic, brace, and adaptive wheelchair clinics.
- Experience in teaching and working with adults with cognitive impairments and behavioral disabilities.
- Provide clinical supervision to assigned Physical Therapist Assistant students, Co-op students and Physical Therapist Assistants with temporary license.
Rehabilitation Aide
1 Year 3 MonthsEducation
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Associate of Science - Sport And Fitness Management
Skills
MA Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant(#2682)
HIPAA Requirements
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Specialize in treatment of Geriatric patients
CPR
First Aide
Dementia Training
Proficient in Casamba and Net Health Documentation
Trained in use of variety of Therapeutic Modalities
Emergency Response
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Amedisys Home Health Care
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
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Life Care Center
12.2007 - 08.2025Read More
Physical Therapist Assistant
The Pointe Group,Inc.
09.1998 - 12.2007Read More
Physical Therapist Assistant
Capeway Physical Therapy
05.1998 - 08.1999Read More
Physical Therapist Assistant
Long Meadow Nursing Home
05.1997 - 11.1998Read More
Hippotherapy Instructor
Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center
10.1995 - 05.1997Read More
Physical Therapist Assistant
EDCO At Wrentham Developmental Center
08.1994 - 05.1997Read More
Rehabilitation Aide
Harrington House
04.1993 - 07.1994Read More
Newbury College
Associate of Applied Science from Physical Therapy Assistant
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Mount Ida College
Associate of Science from Sport And Fitness Management
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