Robert Damron
Charleston,WV
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 22 years.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
PTA
CAMC General Hospital
08.2012 - Current
- Implement planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, increasing patient independence and safety.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
PTA
Advanced Physical Therapy
01.2004 - 08.2012
- Perform Physical Therapists individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Military Service
WV Army National Guard
07.1998 - 07.2005
PTA
St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2001 - 07.2002
- Carrying out treatment programs under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation, increasing patient independence and safety.
- Fitting and adjusting assistive devices.
Military Service
United States Marine Corps
06.1994 - 06.1998
Education
Associate of Science - PTA
Marshall University Community & Technical College
Huntington, WV05.2001
High School Diploma -
Logan High School, Logan, WV
Logan, WV06.1994
Skills
- Carrying out treatment programs under the direction of the Physical Therapist
- Training patients to use assistive devices correctly and safely
- Demonstrating exercises and ensuring correct execution
- Accurately documenting treatment sessions
- Communicating with Physical Therapist regarding patient treatment and progress
Timeline
PTA
CAMC General Hospital
08.2012 - Current
PTA
Advanced Physical Therapy
01.2004 - 08.2012
PTA
St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2001 - 07.2002
Military Service
WV Army National Guard
07.1998 - 07.2005
Military Service
United States Marine Corps
06.1994 - 06.1998
Associate of Science - PTA
Marshall University Community & Technical College
High School Diploma -
Logan High School, Logan, WV
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