Marina Lanera
Des Plaines ,IL
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant willing to go the extra mile to work diligently with patients and team. Good clinical judgment, positive attitude, and a desire for lifelong learning. Clinical experience in inpatient rehab and LTACH, and work experience in the outpatient setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Athletico Physical Therapy
Niles/Northwest Chicago , IL
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Expanded skill set for various conditions, including TMJ, chronic HA, orthopedic injuries, and post-op conditions/protocols; attended lectures on WC best practices and spondy's guidelines for athletes. Presented: Strike the Right Balance.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patients' functional abilities.
- Communicated with other physical therapy staff to discuss patient progress and potentially modify treatment.
Rehabilitation Technician
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Park Ridge, IL
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted physical and occupational therapists and assistants with patient treatments and exercises, trained new technicians, Answered phones, copied documents, and updated schedule boards.
Rehabilitation Aide
Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois
Park Ridge, IL
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted with exercises, modalities, front desk duties, and customer service roles in the orthopedic setting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Oakton College
Des Plaines, IL07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
Concordia University
Mequon, WISkills
- Therapeutic interventions
- Attention to detail
- Treatment implementation
- Patient care
- Clinical collaboration
Clinical Experience
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge IL - Summer 2023
- Inpatient rehab working with patients following TBI, amputation & more, led family training. Observed wound care and TKA surgery with follow up eval. Inservice: Electrical Stimulation for Patients With Stroke & SCI and the Future of Stimulation for Recovery
Whitehall of Deerfield, Deerfield IL - Fall 2022
- SNF experience working with patients on fall prevention, ambulation, strength, balance, and discharge planning.
Holy Family Medical Center, DesPlaines IL - Summer 2021
- LTACH for patients with respiratory failure, TBI & more. Monitored blood levels and vitals, neuro re-ed. Observed video swallow. Inservice: Early Mobility in Patients With Respiratory Failure Requiring Mechanical Ventilation.
Northshore Sky Fitness, Buffalo Grove IL - Spring 2021
- Outpatient setting with patients post-op joint replacement & various orthopedic conditions. Observed vestibular therapy & joint mobilizations.
Certification
- Physical Therapist Assistant License since October 2023
- American Heart Association BLS May 2023-May 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Athletico Physical Therapy
12.2023 - 01.2025
Rehabilitation Technician
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
03.2020 - 03.2022
Rehabilitation Aide
Physical Therapy Institute of Illinois
01.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Oakton College
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
Concordia University
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