My professional goal is to continue providing excellent health care through a transition into an administrative role. I am furthering my education by beginning the MBA with a concentration in Health Administration in the Fall of 2025
Hi, I’m
Melissa May
Haubstadt,IN
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Progressive Health of Indiana
Physical Therapist Assistant
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Work with patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions in an outpatient setting.
Daughters of Charity
Physical Therapist Assistant
08.2018 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Company Overview: I worked in a 65 bed retirement facility for Daughters of Charity with Independent, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units
- In 2019 I completed 100 hours of independent coursework then completed three days of in person check offs with Dr
- Debra Rose at Cal State Fullerton at The Center for Successful Aging to complete my Balance and Mobility Specialist Certification specifically endorsed to teach FallProof classes
- I then returned to Daughters to start a FallProof program from the ground up with an average six point increase balance testing scores in the first year
- I continue to teach independent and group classes
- I also develop inservices for staff education to improve sister and staff safety and improve functional outcomes
- In addition to this I also provide staff education regarding a walking program I initiated to maintain functional mobility among the Skilled Nursing sisters
- I currently work in a 65 bed retirement facility for Daughters of Charity with Independent, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units
St. Mary’s At Home/ St. Vincent Home Care
Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant
12.2008 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Performing duties as a Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant following PT POC
- Efficient interdisciplinary communication to optimize patient care and reduce hospitalization rates among our caseload
- Provided training to new employees on visit and documentation protocol
Progressive Rehabilitation, Inc.
01.2006 - 12.2008
Job overview
- Company Overview: Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health Care and Outpatient, Wound Care
- Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health Care and Outpatient, Wound Care
Med 1st
09.2005 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Company Overview: Outpatient Clinic
- Provided outpatient PT services for back injuries working in conjunction with MD and chiropractor providers
- Outpatient Clinic
North Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2004 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Provided Skilled PT services for inpatient and outpatient services consisting of rehab to home, cardiac, neuro and wound care per the PT POC
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Internship II
06.2004 - 07.2004
Job overview
- Company Overview: Acute Care Orthopedics
- Acute Care Orthopedics
Pro Rehab, PC
Internship I
05.2004 - 06.2004
Job overview
- Company Overview: Orthopedic Out-patient Care
- Orthopedic Out-patient Care
Education
Cal State FullertonFullerton, CA
Certification from FallProof
05-2019
University Overview
University of Southern IndianaEvansville, IN
Bachelor of Science from HealthCare Services
01.2009
University Overview
Frontier Community CollegeFairfield, IL
Associate from Science and Arts
01.2004
University Overview
Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale, IL
Associate from Applied Science and Arts Physical Therapist Assistant
01.2004
University Overview
John A. Logan Junior CollegeCarterville, IL
01.2002
University Overview
Skills
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Certified FallProof Instructor
Certification
- CPR
- Certified Balance and Mobility Specialist
- Physical Therapist Assistant, 06003220A
Awards
Awards
- President’s Waiver, Frontier Community College, Two years tuition waiver
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Frontier Community College
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Progressive Health of Indiana
10.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Daughters of Charity
08.2018 - 05.2023
Home Care Physical Therapist Assistant
St. Mary’s At Home/ St. Vincent Home Care
12.2008 - 12.2018
Progressive Rehabilitation, Inc.
01.2006 - 12.2008
Med 1st
09.2005 - 01.2006
North Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2004 - 08.2005
Internship II
St. Mary’s Medical Center
06.2004 - 07.2004
Internship I
Pro Rehab, PC
05.2004 - 06.2004
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science from HealthCare Services
Southern Illinois University
Associate from Applied Science and Arts Physical Therapist Assistant
John A. Logan Junior College
Cal State Fullerton
Certification from FallProof
Frontier Community College
Associate from Science and Arts
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