Hi, I’m
Nahir Mussa
ORLANDO
Summary
Dedicated licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with a focus on providing patient-centered care to individuals with diverse physical and functional impairments. Skilled in implementing comprehensive treatment plans, conducting therapeutic exercises, and utilizing manual therapy techniques to improve mobility, strength, and recovery, while working under the guidance of a physical therapist. Proficient in maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to safety protocols, and fostering positive relationships with patients and interdisciplinary teams. Possesses strong communication and organizational abilities, with a deep commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Sandcastle Home Care
Home Health Aide
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided companionship and emotional support, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities to improve mental well-being.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Sandcastle Homecare
Scheduling Coordinator
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided exceptional support to clients by managing scheduling requests promptly.
- Proactively identified scheduling issues and developed quick solutions to promote efficiency and profitability.
- Optimized workflow by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and aligning staff assignments accordingly.
- Developed strong working relationships with management and executive team through effective scheduling and communication skills.
- Coordinated training sessions for new hires, ensuring seamless integration into the team''s scheduling processes.
Sterling Medical Group
Chiropractic Assistant
09.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Educated patients on prescribed exercises and post-treatment care routines.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage, and mechanical traction.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various therapeutic modalities like ultrasound therapy or electrical stimulation under chiropractor supervision for better treatment outcomes.
- Assisted chiropractors with patient care, ensuring accurate documentation and treatment plans.
Complete Care Clinic
Chiropractic Assistant
06.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examination
Education
Seminole State College of FloridaSanford, FL
Associate of Science from Physical Therapy Assistant
04-2025
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
- Elected to Vice President for SPTAA in 2023-2025
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences
06.2022
University Overview
- Member of Puerto Rican Student Association
- Member of the Undergraduate Physical Therapy Association (UPTA)
- Dean's List Spring 2018
- Dean's List Spring 2019
Colegio AdianezGuaynabo, Puerto Rico
High School Diploma
05.2018
University Overview
- Received Sports Scholarship
- Awarded Most Prominent Student
- Captain of the volleyball and softball team
Skills
- Patient care
- Customer service
- Therapeutic exercises
- Treatment implementation
- Clinical reasoning
- Pediatric therapy
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
- Certified Chiropractic Assistant, Complete Care
- Adult and pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Clinical Experience
- Out Patient: Pediatric care experience at First Step Therapy with 320 supervised hours from 10/21/24-12/13/24
- In-patient: ICU care experience at Orlando Health East with 280 supervised hours from 3/10/25-4/25/25
Affiliations
- Florida Physical Therapy Association
- American Physical Therapy Association
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Sandcastle Home Care
08.2023 - Current
Scheduling Coordinator
Sandcastle Homecare
07.2023 - Current
Chiropractic Assistant
Sterling Medical Group
09.2022 - 07.2023
Chiropractic Assistant
Complete Care Clinic
06.2021 - 10.2021
Colegio Adianez
High School Diploma
Seminole State College of Florida
Associate of Science from Physical Therapy Assistant
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences
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