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Natalia Iula

Westminster,MD

Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapy Professional with more than 20 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Expert in seating and positioning, therapeutic exercises, gait training and functional transfers, with extensive training in modalities treatment. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Futercare
01.2022 - Current
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
  • Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
  • Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
  • Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
  • Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
  • Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
  • Provide post amputation and prosthetic care.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Tender Touch Rehabilitation
12.2021 - Current

Working for compony PRN at this time

  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
  • Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Adaptive Rehabilitation
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Provide post amputation and prosthetic care.
  • Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment program's for improved at-home support.
  • Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
  • Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
  • Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
  • Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
  • Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
  • Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lorien Rehabilitation
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Flagship Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.

  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • W/c seating and positionoing.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Encore Rehab
02.2013 - 03.2016
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Magnolia Rehabilitation
04.2013 - 12.2013
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
  • Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
  • Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Rehabcare
02.2010 - 04.2013
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment program's for improved at-home support.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Working with patients with Dementia.
  • Focus on seating and W/c positioning.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pleasant View Nursing Center
06.2005 - 02.2010
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment program's for improved at-home support.
  • Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
  • Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sundance Rehabilitation
10.2004 - 06.2005
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Answered questions from patients via email, phone, and in person.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
12.2003 - 10.2004
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
  • Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
  • Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD
11.2003

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Sport Academy
St-Petersburg
08.1999

Skills

  • Patient Interviews
  • Progress Reports
  • Proficient in [Software]
  • Therapeutic Exercises
  • Patient Education
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Gait Training
  • Patient Care
  • Seating and positioning
  • Use of all modalities
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Post amputee and prosthetic care
  • Care and treatment patients with Dementia

Russian

I and born in St-Petersburg Russia. I am able to Speak, understand and write in Russan, able to translate if needed. 

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Futercare
01.2022 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Tender Touch Rehabilitation
12.2021 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Adaptive Rehabilitation
09.2020 - 12.2021

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lorien Rehabilitation
02.2019 - 07.2020

Physical Therapist Assistant

Flagship Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 02.2019

Physical Therapist Assistant

Magnolia Rehabilitation
04.2013 - 12.2013

Physical Therapist Assistant

Encore Rehab
02.2013 - 03.2016

Physical Therapist Assistant

Rehabcare
02.2010 - 04.2013

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pleasant View Nursing Center
06.2005 - 02.2010

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sundance Rehabilitation
10.2004 - 06.2005

Physical Therapist Assistant

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
12.2003 - 10.2004

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Carroll Community College

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Sport Academy
Natalia Iula