Matthew Gilbert
Columbia,MD
Summary
Caring and hardworking physical therapy professional bringing solid background in supporting patients with skilled and diligent care. Safety-oriented team player successful at multitasking in office settings to handle wide range of basic and semi-skilled exercises. Knowledgeable in fitting patients for devices and readying equipment for therapeutic use.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Athletico/Pivot Physical Therapy
Columbia, MD
08.2022 - Current
- Lead patients through prescribed aquatic therapy exercises in a pool setting.
- Maintains clean and organized treatment areas and equipment.
- Assist with therapeutic activities involving balance training, stretching exercises, functional training drills and aquatic therapy sessions.
- Take calls and schedule appointments for patients.
- Adhere to safety protocols to prevent patient injuries during therapy sessions.
Physical Therapy Aide
Chesapeake Bay Aquatic and Physical Therapy
Laurel, MD
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Educated patients on how to properly perform home exercises as instructed by the physical therapist.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones and maintaining patient files.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
- Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique is being used and to provide additional instruction when necessary.
- Maintained office and therapy equipment by cleaning and making minor repairs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Long Reach High School
Columbia, MD05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapist Assistant
Howard Community College
Columbia, MDSkills
- Joint mobilization
- Electrotherapy Modalities
- Home Exercise Programs
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Functional Mobility Training
- Myofascial Release
- Aquatic Therapy
- Enforcing safety protocols
- Body Mechanics
- Pain Management Techniques
- Patient Care
- Medical Terminology
- Range of motion exercises
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Wheelchair Assessment
- Balance training
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Certification
- BLS certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Athletico/Pivot Physical Therapy
08.2022 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
Chesapeake Bay Aquatic and Physical Therapy
05.2021 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) -
Long Reach High School
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Therapist Assistant
Howard Community College
- BLS certified
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