Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering experience most recently in the outpatient setting. Graduate of Tarrant County College Physical Therapist Assistant Program accomplished in a wide range of therapeutic knowledge and skills to assess, analyze, and treat any patient population in various settings. Thrive in a teamwork environment with an unmatched work ethic ready to adapt in highly dynamic and changing situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Real Performance Physical Therapy
07.2023 - 03.2024
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.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
SporTherapy / Green Oaks PT / Glen Rose N&R
12.2022 - 05.2023
Collaborated with PT to assist in assessment and modifications to plan of care
Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts
Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms and adjusted modalities as needed
Contributed to patient care plan development and monitoring in outpatient setting adapting interventions when needed
Applied manual therapies including stretching, joint mobilizations, traction, and soft tissue massage
Applied modalities including neuromuscular electrical stimulation, transcutaneous electrical stimulation ultrasound, mobilization with movement, and assisted PTA with dry needling
Administered simple range of motion exercises
Worked with physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving patient function
Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan
Worked with patients on reaching transfer, ambulation, and strength goals in the nursing home setting.
Medical Assistant
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute
03.2019 - 08.2021
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Education
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences -
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
08.2018
Skills
Manual therapies
Pharmacology
Modalities
Organized and detail-oriented
Therapeutic exercise
Brainstorming/Team collaboration
Anatomy and Physiology
Patient interactions and education
Aquatic Therapy
Patient safety and overall care
Clinical Decision Making
Time management
Medical Terminology
Billing and documentation
CPR certified
Certified through American Red Cross
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Real Performance Physical Therapy
07.2023 - 03.2024
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
SporTherapy / Green Oaks PT / Glen Rose N&R
12.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute
03.2019 - 08.2021
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant -