Paula Mikols
Tavernier,FL
Summary
Upbeat and empathetic Physical Therapist Assistant with 10 years experience in an outpatient Orthopedic setting. Worked cooperatively with three Physical Therapists in a close-knit clinic to provide patient-focused plans of care and improve functional outcomes. Also proactive and adept at covering caseloads in any of the company's 31 clinics. Proven track record of building rapport with patients while effectively contributing to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapists.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lattimore Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation
Rochester, NY
07.2014 - Current
- Effectively treated patients to reduce pain, restore function, and optimize rehabilitation.
- Motivated patients to attain their rehabilitation goals through continuous support and encouragement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to evaluate patient progress and modify therapy as necessary.
- Documented patient progress, treatments, and data in charts.
- Crafted individualized home exercise plans to support and augment therapeutic goals.
- Promptly answered patient questions via email, phone, and in-person.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY05-2013
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
SUNY College At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY08-1990
Skills
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy
- Strength and Conditioning
- ROM and Manual Muscle Testing
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Patient Education
- Pain Management Techniques
- Patient Care and Management
- Proficient in WebPT and Medent EMR
- Verbal and Written Communication
- CPR, AED and First Aid Certified
Certification
- Physical Therapist Assistant License, New York #009128-01 - 2013-present
- NPI #1689097081
- Trained in Mackenzie Part A - MDT: Lumbar Spine (2018)
- Advanced training in Myofacial Release Techniques, Cupping, Kenesiotaping, Management of SI Joint Dysfunction, and LE Prosthetic training and rehabilitation
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lattimore Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation
07.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesee Community College
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
SUNY College At Geneseo