Mychal Leaupepe
Peoria,AZ
Summary
I am currently a Physical Therapist Assistant with over six years of patient care experience. Out of the six years I have over two years of experience managing and marketing services for senior living facilities. This experience has allowed me to build business relationships, grow patient census, and encourage quality patient care across all communities. I have worked in different practice areas including skilled nursing, outpatient, acute rehabilitation, and home health. I am also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as of November 2021.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aleca Home Health
Surprise, AZ
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex conditions.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
Peoria, AZ
03.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes and treatment plans.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and nursing to ensure client's medication and treatments are accurate prior to therapy session to ensure patient safety.
Senior Living Specialist-PTA
Aleca Home Health
West Valley (Surprise, Peoria), Arizona
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Hybrid role of a treating clinician and liason for four senior living communities in the west valley.
- Communicated with wellness directors, executive directors, activity directors, client families, and residents to provide therapy services to improve quality of life.
- Acquired referrals through communication with the Director of Nursing and Mobile Physicians to ensure census is achieved to meet business needs.
- Marketed to communities to gain potential business to expand our services including nursing, therapy, hospice, and mobile physicians across the west valley.
- Hosted community events to educate residents on our benefits and services offered within their community.
Senior Living Specialist and PTA
Team Select Home Health
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Hybrid role of a treating clinician and liason for four senior living communities in Scottsdale, AZ.
- Communicated with wellness directors, executive directors, activity directors, client families, and residents to provide therapy services to improve quality of life.
- Acquired referrals through communication with the Director of Nursing and Mobile Physicians to ensure census is achieved to meet business needs.
- Marketed to communities to gain potential business to expand our services including nursing, therapy, hospice, and mobile physicians across the west valley.
- Hosted community events to educate residents on our benefits and services offered within their community.
- Maintaining an organized schedule for patient appointments, exercise classes and meetings.
Education
Associates of Occupational Science - Physical Therapist Assistant Studies
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Human Performance and Exercise Science
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM05.2011
Skills
- Proficient in Wellsky, WebPT, and Optima Health
- HIPAA Requirements
- Patient Education
- Communicating to Patients and Families
- Detail Oriented
- Effective scheduling
Certification
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer: November 2021-Current
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aleca Home Health
04.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Senior Living Specialist-PTA
Aleca Home Health
01.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Living Specialist and PTA
Team Select Home Health
11.2020 - 01.2022
Associates of Occupational Science - Physical Therapist Assistant Studies
Pima Medical Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Human Performance and Exercise Science
New Mexico Highlands University
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