Shawn McMillan
Evansville,WY
Summary
I have 27 years of experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. I have worked in a variety of settings including home health, long term care, and both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hand & Physical Therapy of Wyoming
Douglas, WY
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist in a small outpatient setting.
- educated and treated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Outpatient postoperative care for younger clients with sports injuries, some geriatric patients with multiple co-morbidities, foot and ankle pre and post operative rehabilitation.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehab Solutions by Connie McMillan
Casper, WY
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Privately owned Outpatient clinic with Aquatic Therapy.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital/Vibra
Casper, WY
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist
- Inpatient Rehabilitation as on previous employment.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Rehabilitation
Casper, WY
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients in the largest long-term care facility in Wyoming, under the direction of several physical therapists. Coordinated treatment with other health professionals for long-term care residents and rehabilitation unit.
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, Wyoming
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist in acute care, PRN position.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques depending on individualized plan of care along with post-surgical precautions, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital (Inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation hospital)
Casper, Wyoming
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapists in inpatient rehabilitation setting with rigid scheduling.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their needs and prepared for successful discharge to home setting.
- Educated patients and family members about proper transfer techniques, limitations depending on neurological deficits, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Lifecare Centers of America (Long term care facility)
Casper, Wyoming
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist in long term care setting with some outpatient needs.
Full time Physical Therapist Assistant
Interim Healthcare of Wyoming (Home Health agency)
Casper, Wyoming
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Patient load had slowed significantly and so was laid off from this position, re-hired PRN when increase in patient load
Full time Physical Therapist Assistant
Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital (Inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation hospital)
Casper, Wyoming
02.2008 - 01.2013
- Also assisted in starting the outpatient side of this inpatient rehabilitation hospital with my supervising Physical Therapist and one other Occupational Therapist.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their needs along with entire team including OT, SLP, nursing staff, physicians, respiratory therapists, and discharge planners/social workers.
Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant
Interim Home Healthcare
Casper, Wyoming
01.2002 - 04.2008
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Lifecare Centers of America
Casper, Wyoming
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients in a long-term care setting, as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies, and proper use of assistive devices for multiple diagnoses.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Services of Casper
Casper, Wyoming
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist. Outpatient clinic that also did multiple contracts in local setting for home health, long term care setting, school district contract.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Board Examination Wyoming
Riverton, WY05-1997
A.A.S Physical Therapist Assistant -
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, Wyoming01.1997
Skills
- Orthopedic and Neuro
- Aquatic
- Neuro-IFRAH
- Assessment and Management of Functional Gait
- Walking for Life
- Function in Upright Postures
- Resolving Shoulder Impairments and Improving Function
- Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute International Aquatic Therapy Symposium
- Return to Running/Walking after Injury
- Treatment for the Complex Medical Patient
- Pain Free Movement Techniques
- Using Watsu to Break Pain Cycles
- Fluid Neuromuscular Movements
- Sports Rehab
- Grant Writing
- Flowing Reflexology
- Lymphedema /Breast Cancer Treatment Tech/Aquatic
- Post Rehab for the Spine
- Rhythmic Movement and Aquatics
- Ai Chi Meridians
- Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, Inc
- Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program
Neuro-Developmental Techniques (NDT) Stroke Rehab
- Interventions for all Stages of Recovery
- Cross Country Education: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation of the Knee and Shoulder
- Clinical Orthopedics for the PTA: New Evidence Based Strategies after Arthroplasty
Furthereducation
FURTHER CONTINUING EDUCATION ON REQUEST
Continuingeducation
- Neuro-IFRAH
- Assessment and Management of Functional Gait - 2011
- Walking for Life - 2011
- Function in Upright Postures - 2012
- Resolving Shoulder Impairments and Improving Function - 2013
- Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute International Aquatic Therapy Symposium - June 2012
- Return to Running/Walking after Injury
- Treatment for the Complex Medical Patient
- Pain Free Movement Techniques
- Using Watsu to Break Pain Cycles
- Fluid Neuromuscular Movements
- Sports Rehab
- Grant Writing
- Flowing Reflexology
- Lymphedema /Breast Cancer Treatment Tech.
- Post Rehab for the Spine
- Rhythmic Movement and Aquatics
- Ai Chi Meridians
- Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, Inc.
- Lumbar Stabilization Specialty Certificate Program September 2010
- Spinal Cord Injury “Just the Facts” April 2009
- Neuro-Developmental Techniques ( NDT) Stroke Rehab
- Impairment Based - 2004
- Interventions for all Stages of Recovery 2007
- Cross Country Education: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation of the Knee and Shoulder August 2006
- Clinical Orthopedics for the PTA: New Evidence Based Strategies after Arthroplasty
- Facilitating Gait with Neuro-Developmental Treatment Principles July - August 2004
References
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hand & Physical Therapy of Wyoming
07.2023 - 09.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehab Solutions by Connie McMillan
12.2021 - 03.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital/Vibra
03.2021 - 10.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegis Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 03.2021
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Wyoming Medical Center
10.2015 - 09.2017
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital (Inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation hospital)
02.2015 - 09.2017
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Lifecare Centers of America (Long term care facility)
11.2014 - 09.2017
Full time Physical Therapist Assistant
Interim Healthcare of Wyoming (Home Health agency)
06.2013 - 07.2014
Full time Physical Therapist Assistant
Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital (Inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation hospital)
02.2008 - 01.2013
Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant
Interim Home Healthcare
01.2002 - 04.2008
PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
Lifecare Centers of America
01.2002 - 01.2008
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Services of Casper
01.1997 - 01.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Board Examination Wyoming
A.A.S Physical Therapist Assistant -
Central Wyoming College
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