NATALLIA Bispo
Ogden,UT
Summary
Competent, highly motivated, dependable and caring Physical Therapist Assistant with 19 years of dedicated career experience providing quality patient care in rehabilitative settings. Exhibits a positive, initiative and reassuring personality and employs strong communication and professional abilities. Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
04.2024 - Current
- Contributed to increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and clear communication throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage, stretching, and electrotherapy treatments.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
- Supported a positive clinic environment by proactively addressing any issues or concerns raised by patients or colleagues.
- Encouraged optimal function in geriatric patients through targeted balance training, strength development exercises, and gait retraining strategies.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
ENSING THERAPY
07.2018 - 03.2024
- Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist and adhere to facility documentation guidelines
- Record treatments given and progress notes in medical record
- Assist in maintaining department
- Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans
- Participate in training programs for other staff in the facility
- Record treatment charges per the facility policy and procedures
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Increased functional independence for patients by utilizing adaptive equipment and teaching proper usage techniques.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies and proper body mechanics to facilitate long-term recovery success.
- Reduced pain levels for patients through the administration of ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot/cold packs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
- Upheld strict compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations to ensure safety and ethical care for patients.
- Documented patient progress accurately, ensuring clear communication between all members of the rehabilitation team.
- Tailored home exercise programs specifically for each patient''s needs, promoting adherence to ongoing self-care routines outside therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop individualized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient mobility by employing targeted therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
GENESIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION
05.2008 - 07.2018
- Provided direct patient care to adult and geriatric individuals with orthopedic pathologies such as muscle sprains, hip injuries, knee injuries, foot/ankle injuries, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy utilizing modalities, therapeutic exercise, and patient education
- Provided direct patient care to adult and geriatric individuals with neurological pathologies such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, CVA, gait and balance disorders, vestibular dysfunction
- Provided Pre and Post-operative rehabilitation for patients with knee and hip arthroplasty, BKA and AKA
- Administered physical agents and modalities to help improve mobility and relieve pain and disability caused by disease or injury as directed by the physical therapist's plan of care
- Created and lead group therapy with ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients
- Instructed, motivated, and assisted adult and geriatric patients while implementing plan of care set forth by the physical therapist
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
HORIZON HOME CARE
10.2005 - 02.2008
- Treat patients within home environment to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy Plan of Care
- Family/caregiver training to ensure patient success upon discharge
- Managing case load of 8-10 patients per day
- Collaborative efforts with PT with regard to patient treatment and discharge plan
Education
B.A. - Speech and Hearing Science
University of New Mexico
05.2014
A.A.S. - Physical Therapy Assistant
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05.2005
Skills
- Communication
- Muscle re-education
- Gait training
- ADL training
- Transfer training
- Functional training
- Prosthetic training
- Standardized testing
- Electronic documentation
- Therapeutic modalities
- E-stim
- Diathermy
- Ultrasound
- Time management
- Group therapy planning
- Assessment
- Planning
- Implementation of therapy program
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Requirements
- Therapeutic exercises
- Anatomy knowledge
- Range of Motion Assessment
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Strengthening
- Body Mechanics Instruction
- Geriatric Therapy
- Electrotherapy application
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Balance training
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Wheelchair Management
- Orthopedics
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
- Prosthetic Training
- Progress reports
- Body Mechanics
- Joint protection
- Gait analysis
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Heavy caseloads
- Therapeutic equipment
- Self-care instructions
- Therapeutic exercise
- Customer Service
- Patient Education
- Safety Management
- Medical Terminology
Certification
- Utah state PTA license, 11619980-2402
- CPR and BLS certification
Timeline
Physical Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
ENSING THERAPY
07.2018 - 03.2024
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
GENESIS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION
05.2008 - 07.2018
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
HORIZON HOME CARE
10.2005 - 02.2008
A.A.S. - Physical Therapy Assistant
San Juan College
- Utah state PTA license, 11619980-2402
- CPR and BLS certification
B.A. - Speech and Hearing Science
University of New Mexico
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