Nathan Rybicki
Manistee,MI
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with more than eight years of experience working in an patient-centered outpatient environment. Expert in orthopedics with extensive training in manual therapy treatment. Personable, friendly, and highly reliable individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Dynamic Physical Therapy
04.2017 - Current
- Managing daily patient case loads of 10-16 patients with treatment goals of two patient's an hour.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Administered ultrasound, cervical/thoracic traction or other therapeutic modalities.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Marine Corps
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Handled and serviced weapons and ammunition carried on F18 aircraft.
- Delivered mentorship to personnel, aligning performance, and encouraging career development.
- Inspected, assembled and tested aviation ammunition.
- Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
- Maintained operations for aviation ordnance shops and storage facilities.
- Reviewed and inspected explosives manufacturing process to establish quality control standards.
- Supervised explosive assembling and delivering operations, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Baker College
Muskegon, MI04-2017
Skills
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Treatment implementation
- Therapeutic exercise
- Manual therapy techniques
- Muscle re-education
- Progress monitoring
- Exercise progression
- Proper medical billing
- Patient Scheduling
- Highly dependable
Accomplishments
- Voted Best "Physical Therapist" in 2024 Manistee News Advocate Reader's Choice
Certification
- Red Cross certified in Adult CPR (2025)
- Combating Medicare Part C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (2025)
- Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt (certified 2011)
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Dynamic Physical Therapy
04.2017 - Current
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Marine Corps
06.2010 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Baker College
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