Oscar Garcia

- Delivered skilled interventions to a primarily geriatric population dealing with acute and chronic shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and lumbar-related pathologies, as well as for patients rehabilitating from work-related injuries.
- Applied therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques to improve joint mobility, strength, and balance.
- Provided gait training and progressive balance work to reduce fall risk and restore functional independence.
- Collaborated with supervising PTs to document patient progress in the electronic medical record system and adapt care plans in real time.

- Treated patients with neurologic conditions including CVA, Parkinson’s disease, vestibular disorders, TBI, and Bell’s palsy, as well as patients undergoing cancer rehabilitation.
- Assisted with neuromuscular re-education, proprioceptive training, and functional mobility interventions.
- Educated patients and families on proper exercise techniques and safety precautions.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated results to supervising physical therapists.
- Documented each patient case with updates in the electronic medical record system.
- Observed and participated in multidisciplinary care coordination with speech and occupational therapists.

- Supported therapy for older adults with orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses including OA, RA, frozen shoulder, chronic low back pain, osteoporosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, CVA, and patients recovering from THA, TKA, spinal fusions, meniscus, and ACL repairs.
- Conducted stretching, strengthening, and postural re-education activities.
- Facilitated ADL-focused therapeutic exercises to support aging-in-place goals.
- Practiced consistent, accurate EMR documentation and team communication.