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Heather Brooks

Salem,OH

Summary

Talented and focused Physical Therapy Assistant professional bringing several years of expertise showing patients how to perform therapeutic exercises. Background working in clinical settings and home health.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapy Assistant

Aventura Mall
North Lima, Ohio
05.2023 - current
  • Assisted physical therapists in providing treatments, such as therapeutic exercises and activities, massage, gait training, balance and coordination activities, and joint mobilization.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Blossom Nursing home and Rehab
Salem , Ohio
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Educated patients and family members about proper exercises, safety measures, and gait training strategies.

Physical Therapist Assistant/PM

Blue Sky Therapy
Canfield, OH
03.2016 - 03.2021
  • Participated in meetings with other agencies or organizations involved in providing services to patients.
  • Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation program, including staff supervision, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Monitored patients progress towards identified outcomes and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Essex health care
Salem , OH
05.2007 - 03.2015
  • Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.

Education

Associate of Science - Applied Science

Kent State
East Liverpool, OH
05-2006

Skills

  • Progress reports
  • Needs Assessment
  • Confidential information
  • Range of Motion Assessment
  • Therapeutic equipment
  • Body Mechanics
  • Heavy caseloads
  • Patient Care
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Geriatric Therapy
  • Balance training
  • Wheelchair Management
  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment implementation
  • Patient Screening
  • Communication
  • Strength training
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Safety Management
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Home Health Care
  • Advising Patents
  • Massage Therapy
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Physical Therapy Assistant

Aventura Mall
05.2023 - current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Blossom Nursing home and Rehab
01.2021 - 05.2023

Physical Therapist Assistant/PM

Blue Sky Therapy
03.2016 - 03.2021

Physical Therapist Assistant

Essex health care
05.2007 - 03.2015

Associate of Science - Applied Science

Kent State

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