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SARAH LEGASSE

North Walpole,NH

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Springfield Hospital
09.2019 - Current
  • Out-patient physical therapy including aquatic therapy with emphasis in providing care for patients of all ages with a wide range in diagnosis and treatment plans including orthopedics (pre and post operative surgeries), sports injuries, work related injuries, a variety of neurological diseases, balance and gait deficits and vestibular disorders.
  • Treatment plans include manual therapy techniques, modalities, therapeutic activities, neuro-muscular education, gait and balance training and therapeutic exercises.
  • Daily communication with the Physical Therapist as well electronic documentation for treatment progress notes, billing and scheduling.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Genesis Healthcare
04.2006 - 01.2020
  • I have worked in multiple Genesis buildings including Thompson House, Vernon Green, Elmwood, Springfield Health and Rehab and Cedar Hill.
  • Job duties included providing skilled services to patients following the POC of the PT to reach the patients highest potential with the goal to exceed the PLOC and return home.
  • Other job duties included scheduling, billing, documentation, attending care risk meetings, care plans, morning meetings, weekly Wellness Balance Exercise classes in the ALF and memory care units and group treatments.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Preferred Therapy Solutions
01.2010 - 08.2013
  • Through my career with Preferred Therapy Solutions I have worked at Pine Heights in Brattleboro and Rutland, VT.
  • I was the Assistant Manager at Cedar Hill assisting the Manager with scheduling, billing and closeouts and later became the Rehab Manager at McGirr's Nursing Home providing the building with all resources of therapy with hiring and scheduling PT, OT and SLP.
  • Managing billing with various forms of insurance, morning meetings, caregiver training and discharge planning and working closely with the Registered Therapists.

Physical Therapist Assistant

VNA of VT and NH
09.2004 - 09.2005
  • Provided physical therapy to patients in their homes following the POC of the Physical Therapist in order to restore function and reduce pain.
  • Frequent contact with Physical Therapist and entire medical treatment team for patient's progress, deficits, care plans, d/c planning and scheduling.
  • Daily completion of all chart documentation and billing.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Mount Ascutney Hospital
05.2001 - 06.2004
  • Provided Physical Therapy for patients of all ages and multiple diagnosis with individualized treatment plans.
  • Patient care performed in both the in-patient and out-patient hospital setting as well as aquatic therapy.
  • Pre and post-surgical, sports injury, orthopedics and work related injuries were the majority of the case-load in the out-patient clinic while the in-patient setting was focused more on rehab for the treatment of patients with CVA's, brain injuries, acute care and sub-acute care under the supervision and plan of care of the Physical Therapists and working closely with the rehabilitation team including occupational therapy, speech therapy and recreational therapy.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

River Valley Community College
Claremont, NH
05-2001

Skills

  • LSVT BIG certified
  • CPR certified
  • Implementation of treatment plans
  • Personal wellness guidance
  • Neuromuscular retraining
  • Experience in orthopedics
  • Performance optimization
  • Dedicated to delivering consistent quality care
  • Effective time management
  • Comprehensive documentation skills
  • Collaborative team management
  • Performance tracking

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Springfield Hospital
09.2019 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Preferred Therapy Solutions
01.2010 - 08.2013

Physical Therapist Assistant

Genesis Healthcare
04.2006 - 01.2020

Physical Therapist Assistant

VNA of VT and NH
09.2004 - 09.2005

Physical Therapist Assistant

Mount Ascutney Hospital
05.2001 - 06.2004

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

River Valley Community College

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