Maria Wuerth
Louisville,KY
Summary
Skilled Physical Therapist Assistant with proven expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation and patient care, honed at KORT and Ellis and Badenhausen Orthopedics. Excelled in enhancing patient mobility and implementing effective therapeutic exercises. Renowned for exceptional joint mobilization techniques and building patient rapport, contributing significantly to multidisciplinary team success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
KORT
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ellis and Badenhausen Orthopedics
05.2000 - 02.2021
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY05-1999
Skills
- Joint mobilization
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Customer service
- Patient care
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Therapeutic exercises
- Gait training
- Sports injury management
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
KORT
09.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ellis and Badenhausen Orthopedics
05.2000 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Jefferson Community And Technical College
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