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Shawn Schwier

Tulsa,OK

Summary

I am looking for a position as a PTA to support Physical Therapists in the pediatric setting. I am passionate about NDT. I am a highly-motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly master new skills.

Work History

Associate Teacher Special Education

The Little Light House
Tulsa, OK
03.2021 - present
  • Provided classroom support to teachers and students with disabilities.
  • Implemented instructional activities that supported the curriculum objectives.
  • Participated in team meetings with other educators to discuss progress of students with disabilities.
  • Incorporated technology into lessons when appropriate to meet the needs of special education students.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Tulsa Home Therapy
Tulsa, OK
2008 - 2015 prn
  • Adult and geriatric care, nursing home visits, short term care facilities
  • Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
  • Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Specialty Hospital Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
1995 - 1998
  • Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Acute care and rehab hospital located in CityPlex Towers
  • Comprehensive programs for patients who suffered strokes
  • Other diagnoses treated included but not limited to CVA, TBI, SCI, and Amputation
  • Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
1993 - 1995
  • Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Educational and teaching hospital used by Texas Tech University
  • Worked under the supervision of PT professors at Texas Tech University
  • Acute care, Nuero, Ortho, Adult care, Pediatric care, Rehab institutioin
  • Comprehensive programs for patients who suffered strokes,CVA,TBI, SCI, and Amputation

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
05-1993

Skills

  • 30 years experience
  • Extensive knowledge of NDT
  • Treated or sought out treatment for my daughter who has CP
  • Daughter had Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, botox, multiple eye surgeries, serial casting and AFO's
  • Passionate about helping children and improving their quality of life
  • maintained CEUs for licensure
  • Strong work ethic
  • Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Follows patient confidentiality rules
  • Strong background providing adaptive interventions for children with CVI
  • Solid understanding of LAMP, DIR, wrapping, TheraTogs, NDT, and sensory integration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Teacher Special Education

The Little Light House
03.2021 - present

Physical Therapist Assistant

Tulsa Home Therapy
2008 - 2015 prn

Physical Therapist Assistant

Specialty Hospital Tulsa
1995 - 1998

Physical Therapist Assistant

Covenant Medical Center
1993 - 1995

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy

Amarillo College

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