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SANDRA MANZANO

Wesley Chapel,FL

Summary

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
  • Passionate about health and wellness

Accomplishments

Army veteran

Certification

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. CPR Certified Skill Highlights

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Advent Health Tampa
05.2015 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

TherXservices
12.2012 - 05.2015

Physical Therapist Assistant

North Carolina Veterans
05.2009 - 12.2011

Physical Therapist Assistant

Womack Army Hospital
04.2009 - 09.2010

Bachelors - Allied Health Focus On Exercise Science

University of Tampa

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

La Guardia Community College
SANDRA MANZANO