Sally Weckerly (Volpe)
Kent,OH
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with robust background in assisting physical therapists to enhance patient recovery. Proven ability to support therapeutic treatments effectively and improve patient mobility. Demonstrated skills in patient care and rehabilitation techniques, including inpatient, outpatient, aquatics and home health , as well as manual therapies as a licensed Massage Therapist. Emphasis on reliability, great work ethic, patient care and attention to detail.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Menorah Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2006 - 06.2022
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patient progress and documented outcomes to ensure effective rehabilitation strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and recovery timelines.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic exercises and home care routines for continued recovery.
- Supervised and monitored newly hired PTA's and PTA students
- Focused on rehabilitation settings with inpatient/skilled nursing, cardio rehab, outpatient orthopedic and neurological, geriatric patients including aquatic therapy, manual therapies, and home health services.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Heather Hill Care Communities
06.1994 - 08.2006
- Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to enhance patient recovery and mobility.
- Collaborate with physical therapists to develop customized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Monitor patient progress, adjusting interventions as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients on home exercise programs and self-care techniques for continued rehabilitation.
- Document patient treatments and progress in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to align treatment goals with overall health care strategies.
- Ventilator weaning program
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Aquatic therapy
- Inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, home health services
Education
Massage Therapy
Stark State College
Canton, OH06-2001
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Stark State College
Canton, Ohio06-1994
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Rehabilitation strategies
- Progress monitoring
- Inpatient care protocols
- Orthopedic rehabilitation including post surgical protocols
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Ventilator weaning program
- Prosthetic training
- Cardiopulmonary rehab
- Manual therapies, including soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release /John Barnes trained
- Aquatic therapy techniques
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Inpatient care protocols
- Outpatient services
- Home health care
- Ventilator weaning programs
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Functional mobility training
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Menorah Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2006 - 06.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Heather Hill Care Communities
06.1994 - 08.2006
Massage Therapy
Stark State College
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Stark State College