Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licensure & Certifications
CLINICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Memberships
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER WORK
References
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Robert Soto

34636 St John Avenue, Los Fresnos

Summary

Proactive Physical Therapist Assistant student currently attending South Texas College. Aiming to leverage a proven knowledge of outpatient care and therapeutic technique skills to successfully fill the Director of Rehab role at your company.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Spanish Meadows
08.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
  • Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
  • 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.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Fox Hollow Post Acute
08.2021 - Current
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
  • Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
  • Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
  • Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

South Texas College
McAllen, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Post-surgical Rehabilitation
  • Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Functional Mobility Training
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Licensure & Certifications

PTA Texas Licensure Eligible

Healthcare Provider CPR Expires August 2025

First Aid Certification Expires August 2025

CLINICAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Total Rehabilitation Services – Brownsville, TX                                                                                                                          Aug-Sept 2020

Student Affiliation

  • Treated patients with the following conditions: CVA, COVID -19, obesity, TBI, polyneuropathy, coronary artery bypass graft, total hip replacements, bilateral and unilateral total knee replacements, hip fractures, general debility, visually impaired, encephalopathy
  • Administered therapeutic exercise, massage for pain control, gait training, transfer training, bed mobility training, neuromuscular re-education, and caregiver training
  • Performed assessments of patients’ functional ability utilizing FAMs rating scale
  • Participated in weekly care plan and case conference meetings
  • Delivered presentation to clinic staff regarding proper treated of patients with amputations and prostheses.

Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital – Weslaco, TX                                                                                                          Jan- March 2021

Student Affiliation

  • Treated patients with the following conditions: CVA, COVID -19, obesity, TBI, polyneuropathy, patient post CABG, total hip replacements, bilateral and unilateral total knee replacements, hip fractures, general debility, visually impaired, encephalopathy.
  • Administered therapeutic exercise, massage for pain control, gait training, transfer training, bed mobility training,neuromuscular re-education, and caregiver training.
  • Assisted in assessments of patients’ functional ability utilizing FAMs rating scale.
  • Assessed treatment plans and adjusted as needed for maximum benefits
  • Participated in weekly care plan and case conference meetings.
  • Delivered presentation to clinic staff regarding proper treatment of patients with amputations and prostheses.

Total Rehabilitation Services – Brownsville, TX                                                                                                                            Aug-Sept 2020

Student Affiliation

• Performed assessments of gait, muscle strength, joint range of motion, and skin condition.

• Administered physical agents, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and transfer training.

• Assisted in planning and implementing patient treatment programs on site and for the home.

• Assessed treatment plans and adjusted as needed for maximum benefits.

• Treated patients with the following conditions: Fractures, Strain, Sprain, RCTs, Sciatica, LBP, Meniscal repair, TKR,THR, Cervicalgia, ACL repair.

• Delivered presentation to clinic faculty regarding whether weight bearing exercises are superior to non-weightbearing exercises

Memberships

American Physical Therapy Association Since 2020

Texas Physical Therapy Association Since 2020

TPTA Coastal Bend District Since 2020

Elected to Vice President for South Texas College PTA Student Club Oct 2020 - May 2021

Elected to Liaison for South Texas College PTA Student Club Aug 2019 -Oct 2020

COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER WORK

South Texas College PTA Student Club, Mentor October 2020-May 2021

South Texas College Harvest of Health – McAllen, TX November 2019

Student volunteer at Valley Baptists Outpatient Rehab (25hrs) – Harlingen, TX April -June 2019

Student volunteer at Golden Palms Retirement and Healthcare (25hrs)– Harlingen, TX Nov-Dec 2018

References

Arlene Pierro Garcia, PTA

South Texas College, PTA Program Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education

1101 E Vermont Ave, McAllen, TX 78503

arleneg@southtexascollege.edu

(956) 455-7990 - Aleckpineda@hotmail.comlege.edu- Former Instructor

Sharlene Polvado, PTA

South Texas College, PTA Program Instructor

McAllen, TX

spolvado@southtexascollege.edu

(956) 872-3016 - spolvado@southtexascollege.edu- Former Instructor

Shiela Nicart, PT

Spanish Meadows, Director of Rehab

440 Ruben M Torres Blvd Brownsville, TX 78520 Brownsville, TX

(956) 266-2114 

David Delgado, OTR

Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Director of Rehab

510 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville, TX 78520 Brownsville, TX

(956) 456-3247


Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Spanish Meadows
08.2023 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
08.2021 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Fox Hollow Post Acute
08.2021 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

South Texas College

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