SARAH O'CONNOR
Legacy Healthcare
Westmont,IL
1
Certification
9
Years of experience
Compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with 4 years and 3 months of experience providing skilled rehabilitation support in memory care, assisted living, and independent living settings. Experienced in traveling between multiple healthcare facilities and adapting treatment approaches to meet the individual needs and abilities of older adults. Strong communicator and collaborative team member with excellent time-management, active-listening, and patient-care skills.
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
4 Years 3 Months- Provide physical therapy services and rehabilitation support to residents in memory care, assisted living, and independent living environments.
- Travel between multiple facilities to provide consistent, patient-centered care.
- Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, functional mobility, strengthening, balance, transfers, and activities designed to improve independence and quality of life.
- Adapt treatment approaches to accommodate patients’ individual abilities, limitations, cognitive needs, and goals.
- Work collaboratively with physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in functional status and response to treatment.
- Provide compassionate care while maintaining patient dignity, safety, and comfort.
- Manage a varied caseload across multiple facilities while maintaining organization and effective time management.
- Establish positive relationships with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professional
- Illinois | 4 years 3 months
Rehabilitation Technician
2 Years- Monitor and assist both occupational therapists and physical therapist during assessment and treatment of patients
- Prepare and submit patient care plans with high quality and timely delivery to be reviewed by providers
- Organize clinical supplies and complete a weekly inventory to ensure the clinic is set for success
- Communicate procedures, exercises and expectations to patients and their families during the clinical visit
- Facilitate ambulation support for patients with need for mobility assistance
Rehabilitation Aide
1 Year 8 Months- Managed time appropriately to successfully copy, scan and file patient’s insurance and visit information
- Supported physical therapist in implementing and improving policies to improve clinical flow of the office
- Lead clients through a multitude of exercises to help meet the goals created by the physical therapist and client
- Scheduled follow up appointments and communicated with other medical facilities and coordinated data transfers
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Graduated May 2021 with high honors
Skills
Patient-Centered Care
Memory Care
Assisted & Independent Living
Therapeutic Exercise
Functional Mobility
Balance & Strength Training
Patient Safety
Adaptability
Time Management
Active Listening
Team Collaboration
Compassionate Care
Interdisciplinary Communication
Certification
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License
- CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Legacy Healthcare
07.2022 - CurrentRead More
Rehabilitation Technician
SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB
05.2019 - 05.2021Read More
Rehabilitation Aide
ATHLETICO
08.2017 - 04.2019Read More
College of DuPage
Associate of Science from Physical Therapist Assistant Program
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