Mercedes Guevara
Bronx,New York
Summary
Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering 13 years of experience working in patient-focused settings in both schools and skilled nursing facilities. Exceptional experience working with geriatric and school aged children. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fieldston Lodge Care Center
The Bronx, New York
01.2016 - Current
- Implemented individualized physical therapy treatments in a sub-acute setting to patients based on their needs as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Inpatient caseload: respiratory/cardiac rehab (vent unit), TBI, general orthopedic cases including post surgical total hip and knee surgery, Dementia and complex medical cases in the geriatric population.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, speech and occupational therapists, and social workers to coordinate care for each patient for safe in-house and community discharge.
- Prepared treatment areas with necessary equipment and supplies prior to patient's treatment.
- Involved with patient's community discharge with appropriate assistive device, family support and HEP.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Our Children First, Inc
Bronx, New York
09.2011 - 09.2017
- Provided physical therapy treatments to school-age children and teenagers with special needs (i.e., Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and learning disabilities) as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Conferenced with parents regarding client progress and suggestions for on-going therapy.
- Managed daily session notes, quarterly reports, and annual reports for the caseload.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Volunteers of America/Bronx Early Learning Center
The Bronx, New York
11.2007 - 05.2015
- Managed caseload of 22+ pre-school aged children (ages 3-5) with diagnoses including developmental delays, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, CVA, ADHD.
- Provided individual and group therapy to students in push-in and pull-out settings.
- Generated annual reports and updated goals and objectives.
- Worked and collaborated within a team setting along side occupational and speech therapists, psychologists, and classroom staff.
- Created HEP (home exercise program) and conferenced with parents regarding methods of implementation.
Physical Therapist
Volunteers of America/Bronx Early Learning Center
Bronx, New York
09.2006 - 11.2007
- Screened student's eligibility for entrance to the physical therapy program through screening and evaluations.
- Created and organized individualized treatments plans for each student.
- Completed physical therapy portion of Individualized Education Program (IEP); write age appropriate goals.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
Long Island University
Brooklyn05-2006
Skills
- Proficient in Rehab Optima/Landa (session note documentation)
- Easytrac (session note documentation)
- Medicaid Compliance Training: Phase I,II, III
- Treatment implementation
- Contracture Management Course
- Fall Prevention Course
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fieldston Lodge Care Center
01.2016 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Our Children First, Inc
09.2011 - 09.2017
Physical Therapist Assistant
Volunteers of America/Bronx Early Learning Center
11.2007 - 05.2015
Physical Therapist
Volunteers of America/Bronx Early Learning Center
09.2006 - 11.2007
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -
Long Island University