Malia tidwell
Lake Mary,FL
Summary
To deliver whole-person care therapy and treat patients as my own family. Dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant professional with more than 17 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Expert in communication skills with extensive training in lymphadema treatment. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Advisor
Self Employed
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough research on destinations and accommodations to provide accurate information to travelers.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries via phone or email.
- Developed tailored plans catering to niche markets such as adventure travel or luxury vacations which ultimately led to an expanded client base.
- Researched cruises, airfare options and siteseeing options to best meet client expectations.
Physical Therapist Assistant
AdventHealth
08.2007 - 06.2024
- Treating a wide variety of patients demonstrating Advent Health’s Core Values, receiving “role model” in most areas upon annual reviews
- Instructs, motivates and assists patients to perform various functional physical activities and exercises
- Working through a multidisciplinary approach to give the tools and education needed for a successful discharge
- Closely communicates with the physical therapists regarding any change in patient plan of care
- Clear communication with doctors, care managers, nurses, rehabilitation technicians, and the rehabilitation team as a whole regarding the best treatment and discharge plan for patient safety and comfort.
- Records treatment, charges, progression and discharge disposition in a timely manner.
- Displays leadership by mentoring less experienced coworkers new to the job and guiding PTA students that joined to earn clinical hours through AdventHealth.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Can Do Therapies
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Monitored and documented children's progress while communicating findings to supervising physical therapist.
- Assisted children in exercise and therapeutic activities, ensuring they are performed safely and effectively
- Educated children and their families about the therapy process and how to continue with these activities at home.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL05.2007
Skills
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Patient Education
- Customer Service
- Patient service
- Patient Care
- Treatment implementation
- Adaptive Equipment Training
- Body Mechanics Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
Certification
- BLS certification through American Heart Association from 2005-2024
- ICU Rehabilitation specialized care 2020
- Lymphedema certified 2019
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
- Scheduler for all rehabilitation disciplines PRN 2014-2024
- Lake Mary Girls Lacrosse President from 2017-2019
- Acute Care Practice Council 2018-2019
- Orthopedic Class Instructor for TKR patients and family 2014
- Energy for Performance Leadership and Learning Program 2011
- APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program 2010
Timeline
Travel Advisor
Self Employed
12.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Can Do Therapies
05.2018 - 12.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
AdventHealth
08.2007 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Seminole State College of Florida