Rachel Smith

Work as a PTA under the supervision of Physical therapists in the home environment. Follow PT goals and plan of care, helping aide patients with being safe in the home and gaining strength for functional activity to resume normal life. To be compliant with all charting and scheduling per agencies policies and to communicate with MD, nursing, and office staff for patient care.

Work as a PTA under the supervision of Physical Therapists in the home environment. Follow PT goals and plan of care, helping aide patients with being safe in the home and gaining strength for functional activity to resume normal life. To be compliant with all charting and scheduling per agencies policies and to communicate with MD, nursing, and office staff for patient care.

• Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
• Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.

• Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
• Monitored patient progress and reported observations to enhance treatment effectiveness.
• Educated patients on home exercise programs to promote recovery and independence.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and safety.
• Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
• Training for oncoming staff for all charting and patient care

• Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
• Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
• Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
• Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
• Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.