Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 8 years.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Presbyterian Healthplex Facility
04.2023 - Current
Managed assigned caseload of six to eight patients under the supervision of a physical therapist daily
Appropriately progressed plans of care for patients with conditions including, but not limited to: total joint replacement, ACL/MCL reconstruction, lumbar fusion, cervical fusion, rotator cuff repair, post traumatic ORIF, and fibromyalgia
Effectively communicated and educated patients daily to assist them in understanding their mobility issues and treatment options, including use of conversational Spanish
Consistently documented patient information for outpatient services appropriately to maintain current EMR using Epic
Consistently billed for services according to current insurance plans and authorization processes
Consulted and assisted with physical therapist, patient and family/caregivers to determine patients' mobility needs and develop plan of care.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lovelace Medical Center
02.2019 - Current
Managed assigned caseload of ten to twelve patients under the supervision of a physical therapist daily
Appropriately progressed plans of care for patients with conditions including, but not limited to: total joint replacement, lumbar fusion, cervical fusion, post traumatic ORIF, and general medical illnesses requiring hospitalization
Effectively communicated and educated patients daily to assist them in understanding their mobility issues and treatment options, including use of conversational Spanish
Consistently documented and billed patient information for inpatient services appropriately to maintain current EMR using Epic
Consistently billed for services according to current insurance plans and authorization processes
Consulted and assisted with physical therapist, medical providers, case management, patient and family/caregivers to determine patients' mobility needs and develop plan of care
Provided scheduling support and coordination of treatment teams based on census for ten to fifteen physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Bilingual Multicultural Services Inc.
05.2016 - 03.2019
Managed and appropriately progressed plans of care for assigned caseload of six to eight pediatric and DD waiver patients under the supervision of a physical therapist daily, in multiple settings to include: school, home, and community
Appropriately progressed plans of care for patients with conditions including, but not limited to: congenital disorders, genetic disorders, and musculoskeletal disorders
Effectively communicated and educated patients and family/caregivers daily to assist them in understanding their mobility issues and treatment options, including use of conversational Spanish
Consistently documented patient information for outpatient services appropriately to maintain current EMR using Epic, MaxCapture, Powerschool, and other similar EMR programs
Consistently billed for services according to current insurance plans and authorization processes.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Peak Motion Physical Therapy
01.2015 - 04.2016
Managed assigned caseload of six to eight patients under the supervision of a physical therapist daily
Appropriately progressed plans of care for patients with conditions including, but not limited to: total joint replacement, ACL/MCL reconstruction, lumbar fusion, cervical fusion, rotator cuff repair, post traumatic ORIF, and fibromyalgia
Effectively communicated and educated patients daily to assist them in understanding their mobility issues and treatment options, including use of conversational Spanish
Consistently documented patient information for outpatient services appropriately to maintain current EMR using Epic, WebPT, and other similar EMR programs
Consistently billed for services according to current insurance plans and authorization processes
Consulted and assisted with physical therapist, patient and family/caregivers to determine patients' mobility needs and develop plan of care.
Education
Associates of Science: Physical Therapist Assistant -
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, New Mexico
01.2015
Skills
Pain Management Techniques
Strength training
Flexibility Improvement
Total Rehabilitation
Aquatic Therapy
Post-injury Rehabilitation
Care Plan Completion
Proficient in EPIC
HIPAA Requirements
Medical Terminology
Injury Prevention
Body Mechanics
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
Certification
New Mexico Physical Therapist Assistant License, A-1124, Present, 2025
New Mexico Public Education License (level1 Pre K-12), Present, 2025
MFDc (Myofascial Decompression), Present, 2027
First Aid/CPR, Present, 2025
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Presbyterian Healthplex Facility
04.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lovelace Medical Center
02.2019 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Bilingual Multicultural Services Inc.
05.2016 - 03.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Peak Motion Physical Therapy
01.2015 - 04.2016
Associates of Science: Physical Therapist Assistant -