Physical Therapist Assistant
Alivio Medical Center & Stroger Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
03.2024 - Current
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes and treatment plans.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses relevant to physical therapy practice.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and updating medical records.
- Provided emotional support to help motivate a patient throughout his and her rehabilitation process.
- Encouraged active participation in self-care activities at home between visits which included stretching exercises or light walking routines.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, pathology, neurology and other related topics pertinent to physical therapy practice.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Provided feedback regarding the effectiveness of treatments being used so adjustments could be made accordingly.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Worked with physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving patient function.
