Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than six years.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
04.2023 - Current
Educated families and caregivers on treatment program for improved at-home support.
Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant
Flagship Rehab
12.2022 - 03.2023
Utilize Net Health to maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns in response to therapy.
Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, limiting further damage.
Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant
Healthpro-Heritage
06.2022 - 09.2022
Provide patient/family caregiving training and education for carryover of treatment into discharge setting for patient safety and mobility
Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
Physical Therapist Assistant
CenterWell Home Health
08.2021 - 04.2022
Communicate patients progress and POC to supervising PT and other team members
Educate patient on fall and infection prevention methods
Facilitate patient skill acquisition components on safety and environmental adjustments.
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Rehab
07.2020 - 11.2021
Providing skilled interventions for functional mobility tasks, balance and strength training and neuromuscular re-education under PT supervision.
Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Sentinel Home Health
11.2020 - 08.2021
Effectively communicate with disciplines involved in patient care to optimize patient outcome
Identifying and recommending modifications to environmental barriers and safety hazards, thereby maximizing patients’ ability to participate in daily tasks/activities safely and independently.
Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kindred Rehabcare
12.2019 - 06.2020
Customized therapy techniques to meet the specific goals of patients’
Designed individualized home exercise programs for patients’ to maintain and improve gains achieved in therapy
Proficient in Casamba medical record software.
Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant
HealthPro Heritage
06.2019 - 11.2019
Provided skilled interventions which included instruction on proper technique and sequencing for functional mobility tasks, balance training, strength training, neuromuscular re-education and manual therapy
Participated in patient care plan with patient, family, and interdisciplinary members
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fitness Quest
12.2017 - 06.2019
Developed and implemented skilled interventions to patients with balance deficits, post-surgical, and musculoskeletal deficits including functional training, synergistic responses and postural awareness.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Broward College
05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Management
DeVry University
Alpharetta, GA
10.2010
Skills
Net Health and Casamba Systems
Detailed oriented
Gait Training
Functional Improvements
Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Injury Prevention
Joint Mobilization
Balance Disorder
Pain Management Techniques
Conditioning
Joint Protection Exercise
Bed Mobility and Transfers
Additional Information
Regular attendance at Southwest District FPTA Quarterly meetings from 2016-2019
Clinical Mentor to first year students-2017
Timeline
Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
04.2023 - Current
Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant
Flagship Rehab
12.2022 - 03.2023
Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant
Healthpro-Heritage
06.2022 - 09.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
CenterWell Home Health
08.2021 - 04.2022
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Sentinel Home Health
11.2020 - 08.2021
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Rehab
07.2020 - 11.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kindred Rehabcare
12.2019 - 06.2020
Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant
HealthPro Heritage
06.2019 - 11.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fitness Quest
12.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant