SHANNON E GILL
Cedar Lake,IN
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience in Inpatient Rehab, Home Care, specializing in post-surgical rehabilitation, neuro rehabilitation and functional mobility training. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective team collaboration and patient education. Skilled in working with medically complex patients, ensuring safety and promoting independence in daily living activities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical-therapist-assistant
First Care/Jacob's Ladder
06.2006 - 09.2025
- 4 years at Regency/LTAC as Team Lead Assist working with medically complex patients
- 2 years at Porter IRF specializing in stroke/neuro Rehab
- Collaborated daily with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes
- 13 years as a contracted Home Care Therapist
- Communicated daily with supervising therapist and on a regular basis with nurses
- Supported patient mobility exercises, ensuring safety and effectiveness during rehabilitation sessions.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Clinical Management Services
2005 - 04.2016
- PRN Home Care Therapist
- Assisted patients in performing therapeutic exercises to enhance mobility and recovery outcomes.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans under supervision of licensed physical therapists.
Physical Therapist Assistant
St Anthony Medical Center
06.1996 - 06.2006
- Primarily Inpatient Rehab in addition to Neuro Rehab and Acute Care
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care strategies and treatment effectiveness
- Provided instructional training for proper transfer techniques and safety for all new staff and students
- Clinical instruction to students
- Participated in weekly team conferences for discharge planning
- Implemented individualized treatment plans under supervision of licensed physical therapists.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting improvements and adjusting care as necessary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Morton College
Cicero, IL05-1996
Skills
- Rehabilitation after surgery
- Gait training
- Patient/family education
- Neuromuscular rehabilitation
- Prosthetic device training
- Managing medically complex patients
- Patient-centered exercise programs
- Home accessibility improvements
- Strength and balance training
- Home safety
Timeline
Physical-therapist-assistant
First Care/Jacob's Ladder
06.2006 - 09.2025
Physical Therapist Assistant
St Anthony Medical Center
06.1996 - 06.2006
Physical Therapist Assistant
Clinical Management Services
2005 - 04.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Morton College
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