Marshall Tovar
Hudson Oaks,TX
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to assisting several patients per day with pre-and-post examination protocols. Proficient in assisting patients in scheduled treatments, sterilizing and sanitizing therapy equipment, and exhibiting proper rapport with patients. Committed to fully supporting patients for duration of treatments, tests and evaluations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Technician
SporTherapy
Lake Worth, Texas
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient progress during rehabilitation sessions.
- Maintained a clean, safe and organized therapy environment.
- Observed patients during treatment to report any changes or concerns to the therapist.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics techniques to help prevent injury while performing exercises.
- Supported physical therapists in providing aquatic therapy services when needed.
- Applied hot packs, cold packs and electrical stimulation according to therapist instructions.
- Communicated effectively with therapists about patient needs throughout the course of their care.
- Communicated with other physical therapy staff to discuss patient progress and potentially modify treatment.
Physical Therapy Technician
Elite Physical Therapy
Abilene, Texas
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics techniques to help prevent injury while performing exercises.
- Prepared treatment areas with necessary items such as linens, weights, bands.
- Applied hot packs, cold packs and electrical stimulation according to therapist instructions.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities including ultrasound therapy and electrical stimulation units.
- Provided emotional support to encourage patient participation in rehabilitation activities.
- Helped with basic clinical needs and responded to patient requests.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of therapy areas and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science And Human Performance
McMurry University
Abilene, TX08-2024
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Client Relations
- Strength training
- Patient Communication
- Equipment Setup
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Body Mechanics
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Range of motion exercises
- Medical Terminology
Accomplishments
- Dean's list
- Academic all-conference
- Eddleman-McFarland scholarship recipient
- Soaring Eagle scholarship recipient
- TCA Retired Teachers' scholarship recipient
Affiliations
- Former collegiate football player
- Salvation Army volunteer
- Avid baker and cook
- Art enthusiast
- Strength training
Timeline
Physical Therapy Technician
SporTherapy
06.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Technician
Elite Physical Therapy
07.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science And Human Performance
McMurry University
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