Marvisha Norris
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering over 15 years of experience working in various healthcare settings. Driven to provide the utmost quality of skilled therapeutic services to regain patients' functional mobility to enhance their quality of life. Enthusiastic, competent and eager to advance skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Cavalier Healthcare Services
Trussville, Alabama
03.2026 - Current
- Instructed patients on personalized exercises and mobility techniques for optimal recovery.
- Tracked and reported patient progress during therapy sessions to inform treatment adjustments.
- Supported physical therapists in crafting effective patient treatment plans.
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Adams Health and Rehab
Alexander City, Alabama
10.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on exercises and mobility techniques.
- Monitored patient progress during therapy sessions.
- Assisted physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Bellway Health and Rehabilitation
Selma, AL
03.2023 - Current
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and documented responses to therapeutic interventions.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper techniques for rehabilitation.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
Huntsville, AL
04.2024 - 08.2026
- Executed plan of care developed by the physical therapist to provide patients with skilled therapeutic interventions in a SNF.
- Assisted patients with therapeutic exercises and mobility training.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed patient records and progress notes for therapy sessions.
Physical Therapist Assistant
National Staffing Soultions
Pensacola, FL
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance in SNF.
- Assisted physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans.
- Conducted therapeutic exercises and monitored patient progress.
- Educated patients on rehabilitation techniques and safety protocols.
Physical Therapist Assistant
National Staffing Soultions
Naples, FL
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physical therapist and interdisciplinary team to provide adaptive equipment, enhancing patient functional abilities.
- Assisted in implementing patient treatment plans under physical therapist guidance.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising therapist.
- Educated patients on exercises and rehabilitation techniques for recovery.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ardor Healthcare Solutions
Naples, FL
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with PT to assist in assessment and modifications to plan of care as a travel therapist.
- Assisted physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress during rehabilitation sessions.
- Educated patients on therapeutic exercises and techniques.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehab America
Huntsville, AL
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Executed plan of care for patients to enhance their functional abilities per PT to address functional limitations to improve strength, balance, safety and independence.
- Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to healthcare team members.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper techniques for rehabilitation.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ardor Health
Oxford, AL
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered skilled interventions as travel therapist, documenting prognosis, treatments, patient responses, and progress notes in charts to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient evaluations and treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises for diverse patient populations.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation per facility guidelines.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Functional Pathways LLC - SNF And Outpatient
Huntsville, AL
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Carried out plan of care in SNF per PT to address improving patients' quality of life.
- Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the therapy team.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper techniques for rehabilitation.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens
Huntsville, AL
06.2011 - 02.2021
- Delivered prn therapeutic services in SNF according to the plan of care outlined by PT.
- Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes during therapy sessions.
- Educated patients on exercises, safety, and wellness strategies for recovery.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Results Physiotherapy
Owens Cross Roads, AL
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted therapeutic hands-on skilled interventions in an outpatient clinic for spinal and orthopedic conditions under the supervision of a PT.
- Assisted patients with therapeutic exercises and mobility training.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the therapy team.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation and Neurological Services
Huntsville, AL
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided skilled interventions, manual/mechanical therapy, and modalities to alleviate the patient’s chronic pain while working under a PT.
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the therapy team.
- Educated patients on exercises to enhance recovery and mobility.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)
Ace Home Healthcare
Madison, AL
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Implemented the plan of care established by the PT while delivering skilled therapy services in a home health environment.
- Assisted patients with exercises to improve mobility and strength.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to supervising physical therapist.
- Educated patients on proper techniques for home exercise programs.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
02.2012 - 05.2017
- Delivered therapy services in an acute setting under the direction of a PT while collaborating with physicians to ensure proper patient medical care.
- Assisted patients with therapeutic exercises to improve mobility and strength.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention techniques.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Restore Therapy Services
Huntsville, AL
11.2009 - 07.2015
- Provided skilled therapeutic services in a SNF while executing the plan of care as directed by the physical therapist.
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing patient care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and documented treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assisting
South University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Skilled therapeutic interventions
- Manual Therapy
- Patient assessment
- Balance/Gait Training
- Patient-focused care
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective verbal/written communication
- Team player
Certification
- Alabama Board of Physical Therapy PTA5657
- Florida Board of Physical Therapy PTA31114
- Texas Board of Physical Therapy PTA2175610
- Americal Heart Association CPR
Experience
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Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Cavalier Healthcare Services
03.2026 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Adams Health and Rehab
10.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
04.2024 - 08.2026
Physical Therapist Assistant
National Staffing Soultions
06.2023 - 02.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
Bellway Health and Rehabilitation
03.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
National Staffing Soultions
09.2022 - 01.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ardor Healthcare Solutions
08.2022 - 09.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehab America
03.2022 - 06.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ardor Health
09.2021 - 12.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Functional Pathways LLC - SNF And Outpatient
10.2018 - 04.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Results Physiotherapy
08.2017 - 08.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)
Ace Home Healthcare
04.2016 - 06.2017
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation and Neurological Services
09.2015 - 08.2017
Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)
Huntsville Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2017
Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens
06.2011 - 02.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Restore Therapy Services
11.2009 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assisting
South University