Melissa Jamison
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering total of 16.5 years of experience working in patient-focused settings including Skilled nursing facility, Acute care and Acute inpatient rehab. Exceptional experience working with geriatric, trauma including ortho SCI and TBI pt of all complexities, advanced orthopedic in adults and pediatrics and Neuro patients. Help keep department moving smoothly with continuous and flexible patient load and assisting with daily schedule. Talented in administrative and patient support areas.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant FT
St Mary’s Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic exercises and functional mobility, ensuring proper techniques and safety were followed.
Physical Therapist Assistant FT
Prosper Health and Rehabilitation Center
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their needs.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and updating medical records.
- Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate care for each patient.
- Assisted director of rehab with duty in her absence including: scheduling, attending case manager meeting and maintaining department.
Physical Therapist Assistant FT
Promedica (Acquired HCR Manorcare Heartland)
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
04.2018 - 05.2023
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to attain safe and clean working environment.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and updating medical records.
- Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate care for each patient.
- Assisted director of rehab with duty in her absence including: scheduling, attending case manager meeting and maintaining department.
Physical Therapist Assistant FT
HCR ManorCare Heartland
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
10.2009 - 04.2018
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
- Documented patient progress, treatments and data in charts.
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Gardens Court
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
10.2009 - 04.2010
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Collaborated with PT to assist in assessment and modifications to plan of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL06.2009
Skills
- HIPAA Requirements
- Body mechanics
- Heavy and Flexible Caseloads
- Patient Education and Family Training
- Progress Reports
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Pain Management Techniques
- Customer Service
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant FT
St Mary’s Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant FT
Prosper Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant FT
Promedica (Acquired HCR Manorcare Heartland)
04.2018 - 05.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant FT
HCR ManorCare Heartland
10.2009 - 04.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Gardens Court
10.2009 - 04.2010
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Indian River State College