Energetic licensed physical therapist assistant, offering 12 years of experience. Passionate about wellness and driven to achieve exceptional patient outcomes by cultivating positive team and patient relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advent Health Tampa
05.2015 - Current
I provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations, labs and test results.
Administer and monitor therapeutic interventions based on goals formulated by a Physical Therapist.
I communicate daily with physicians, social workers and nurses to provide updates and patient's treatments.
I document all performed therapeutic procedures and pt’s progress in electronic documentation system.
I follow all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Physical Therapist Assistant
TherXservices
12.2012 - 05.2015
I Provide treatment that promote the prevention, re-mediation and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical and psychosocial dysfunction
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities
Responsible for treating variety of outpatients with modalities such as electrical stimulation, as whirlpool, massage, exercise, paraffin, joint mobilization and low and high voltage US
Fit and train patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such a crutches, canes and wheelchairs.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provide reports to Physical therapist through oral reports and progress notes
Prepare treatment areas and Modality equipment for treatment
Extensive experience with Geriatric population.
Physical Therapist Assistant
North Carolina Veterans
05.2009 - 12.2011
Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life
Directly supervised Physical Therapy Aides and managed a caseload of 9 to 12patients
Expertly customized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Womack Army Hospital
04.2009 - 09.2010
Instructed patients in the safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces and other equipment
Earned repeated commendations from supervisor and patients for providing high-quality, compassionate care
Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness
Maintained organized documentation and patient files.
Education
Bachelors - Allied Health Focus On Exercise Science
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
05.2019
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
La Guardia Community College
Queens, NY
05.2008
Skills
Bilingual
Strong relationship-building and listening skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
The ability to influence change and bring enthusiasm and excitement to the workplace