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Michelle Schweizer

Chester,IL

Summary

Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with proven expertise at Sparta Community Hospital in patient assessment and therapeutic exercise instruction. Adept at maintaining documentation accuracy and ensuring healthcare compliance, I excel in fostering patient education and progress reporting, contributing to successful rehabilitation outcomes. Strong problem-solving skills enhance my ability to support diverse patient needs effectively.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sparta Community Hospital
Sparta, IL
07.2017 - 01.2025
  • Supported patients in performing therapeutic exercises during rehabilitation sessions.
  • Documented patient sessions accurately in electronic health record systems.
  • Educated patients on exercises and self-care techniques for rehabilitation success.
  • Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Chester Memorial Hospital
Chester, IL
06.2006 - 07.2017
  • Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
  • Documented patient sessions accurately in electronic health record systems.
  • Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and updating medical records.

Administrative Office Associate

Rayburn Fricke, Attorney at Law
Chester, Illinois
06.1990 - 08.1996
  • Supported office staff by preparing legal documents and correspondence as needed.
  • Composed emails, memos, letters, reports, and other documents when needed.
  • Assisted with managing office communications and scheduling appointments for clients.

Office Associate

Randolph County Clerk's Office
Chester, Illinois
07.1986 - 03.1990
  • Collected payments, issued receipts, and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
  • Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls, and tracked documentation.
  • Prepared documents for public requests and ensured compliance with regulations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy

SWIC
Belleville, IL
06-1996

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Electronic health records
  • Therapeutic exercise instruction
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Healthcare compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Progress reports
  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA requirements
  • Body mechanics
  • Aquatic therapy

Accomplishments

  • Spirit of Excellence Award

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sparta Community Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2025

Physical Therapist Assistant

Chester Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - 07.2017

Administrative Office Associate

Rayburn Fricke, Attorney at Law
06.1990 - 08.1996

Office Associate

Randolph County Clerk's Office
07.1986 - 03.1990

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy

SWIC

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