Open To Work
Paige Lopez
Excel Rehabilitation
Fairfax,VA
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Immediately
Desired Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant
Work Type
Part Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Fairfax, VAArlington, VAAlexandria, VA
Open to relocation:
No
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursCareer advancement
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with clinical experience in oncology rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatient orthopedics. Committed to providing compassionate, individualized care that helps patients improve mobility, function, and independence. Eager to continue learning and growing as a clinician while providing high quality patient care.
Work History
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
2 Months- Provided physical therapy interventions for approximately 8-10 patients daily in an outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy setting under he supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Implemented therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, balance interventions, and therapeutic activities.
- Educated patients on body mechanics, injury prevention, and home exercise programs to promote independence and recovery.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation using WebPT.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
2 Months- Provided skilled physical therapy interventions for approximately 6-8 oncology and medically complex patients daily under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Implemented therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, endurance training, and functional mobility interventions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, energy conservation, and safe mobility techniques.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Documented patient care using Cerner Millennium (PowerChart).
Stretch Practitioner
6 Months- Delivered practitioner assisted stretching sessions and educated clients on mobility, movement quality, and injury prevention.
- Assessed movement quality and identified mobility restrictions to help improve functional movement and performance.
- Built strong communication, and customer service skills while working one on one with clients.
Student Nurse Extern / Patient Care Advocate
6 Months- Assisted nursing staff with direct patient care in an acute care hospital.
- Monitored vital signs and assisted with mobility, transfers, activities of daily living, and patient comfort.
- Utilized MEDITECH to review patient information and assist with clinical documentation.
- Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Security Forces
4 Years- Protected personnel and critical assets while demonstrating leadership, teamwork, accountability, and decision making in high pressure environments.
- Developed strong communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills through daily collaboration with leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, and attention to detail while maintaining strict safety and security standards in dynamic environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
- 3.5 GPA
Skills
Therapeutic Exercise
Functional Mobility
Gait & Transfer Training
Neuromuscular Re-education
Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) & Goniometric ROM Assessment
Patient & Family Education
Patient Safety
Clinical Documentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Virginia
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Leadership & Professional Development
Journal Article Review Club
- Reviewed and discussed current physical therapy research using APTA evidence-based practice resources.
- Applied evidence based findings to clinical discussions and patient care scenarios.
EVO Gymnastics Musculoskeletal Screening | EVO USA Gymnastics- Sarasota ,Fl
- Collaborated with classmates to assess junior-level gymnasts for mobility deficits, movement compensations, and injury risk factors.
- Performed manual muscle testing (MMT), goniometric ROM meausurements, selected special tests, and balance assessments to identify functional limitations.
- Guided athletes through individualized therapeutic exercise programs developed by supervising Physical therapist & DPT faculty instructor.
- Assisted in developing home exercise programs (HEP) and provided education on proper exercise technique, body mechanics, and HEP adherence.
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Excel Rehabilitation
03.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Moffitt Cancer Center
01.2026 - 03.2026Read More
Stretch Practitioner
Stretch Zone
01.2025 - 07.2025Read More
Student Nurse Extern / Patient Care Advocate
HCA Florida Blake Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024Read More
Security Forces
United States Air Force
03.2019 - 03.2023Read More
Keiser University
Associate of Science from Physical Therapist Assistant
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