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Priscilla Whitson

Green Mountain,NC

Summary

PTA with over a decade experience in supporting therapeutic practices to aid patient recovery. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal results in patient care. Skilled in therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation protocols, with reliable and adaptable approach.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
Marion, NC
05.2021 - Current
  • -Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team, including home health team as well as Physician team(s), to reduce re-hospitalization rates upon return to home
  • -Extensive patient and caregiver education to improve outcomes of goals established by Physical Therapist and personal goals established by patient
  • -Recommended home modifications in order to improve safety and reduce fall risk and improve independence in the home

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pruitt Health at Home
Burnsville, NC
10.2016 - 05.2021
  • -Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to implement programs consistent with needs and capabilities of each patient
  • -Trained patients, caregivers and family members in physical therapy plan of care
  • -Oversaw development of newly hired employees, delivering mentoring and training
  • -Recommended modifications to improve patient progress, safety and comfort
  • -Worked with program development assisting with marketing strategies and community events
  • -Training for co-workers to improve OASIS outcomes

Physical Therapist Assistant

Yancey Center for Physical Therapy
Burnsville, NC
03.2012 - 10.2016
  • -Implemented physical therapy treatments to simulate work environments to train patients to return to work
  • -Manual therapy treatment to restore functional mobility and improve pain and quality of life

Physical Therapist Assistant

Brookside Rehabilitation
Burnsville, NC
05.2013 - 09.2013
  • -Documented patient progress and observations on range of motion to offer recommendations for improvements
  • -Assisted in patient treatment through prescribed exercise regimens and strength training programs

Education

Associates of Applied Science -

South College
05.2012

Skills

  • Community ambassador
  • Patient Care with compassion
  • Passionate about my field of practice
  • In home safety
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Geriatric physical therapy
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Functional mobility training
  • Gait training
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Patient and Caregiver education

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
05.2021 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pruitt Health at Home
10.2016 - 05.2021

Physical Therapist Assistant

Brookside Rehabilitation
05.2013 - 09.2013

Physical Therapist Assistant

Yancey Center for Physical Therapy
03.2012 - 10.2016

Associates of Applied Science -

South College

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