Shawna Hughes
Enumclaw,WA
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant committed to fostering positive patient relationships and enhancing overall care experiences. Extensive expertise in rehabilitation techniques and effective caseload management drives optimal patient outcomes. Proven track record spanning over 8 years in the field, complemented by an MBA in Healthcare Administration, creates a unique blend of clinical proficiency and business insight to enhance operational efficiency and elevate patient satisfaction. Passionate about continuous professional development and delivering high-quality therapeutic support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Foundation Resource Center
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Department of Health
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs, such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, BFR, and traction.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Instructor for beginning, intermediate, and advanced aquatics classes
Physical Therapist Assistant
Consonus Healthcare
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Provide rehabilitative physical therapy following evidenced based practices within skilled nursing facility.
- Coordinate and collaborate patient care and rehabilitative services with interdisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes.
- Actively engages with patient and families to encourage, educate and support patients during difficult times in order to return patients to prior level of function
- Assess and accurately document progress and limitations so as to provide appropriate treatment.
- Proficient in use of cutting edge modalities including electrical stimulation, diathermy and ultrasound in conjunction with manual therapy to improve range of motion and joint mobility.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation and Aegis Therapy
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Provide skilled therapy to residents as directed by Physical Therapist and work as a member of the rehabilitation team.
- Communicates and works in collaboration with interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate and effective patient care.
- Coordinates telehealth visits and evaluations with offsite supervising Physical Therapist.
- Actively engages with patient and encourages participation in therapy to meet goals and improve quality of life.
- Active listening and support to veterans with psychological disorders including PTSD, anxiety, depression and schizophrenia
- Assess and accurately document progress and limitations so as to provide appropriate treatment.
- Safely adhere to infection control guidelines to protect patients and staff within facility.
- Experience in ROM, joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2025
Certificate - Physical Therapist Assistant
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA06.2017
BS - Psychology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.1993
Skills
- Client service skills
- Rehabilitative exercises
- Strength training expertise
- Effective treatment implementation
- Experience with therapeutic tools
- Neuromuscular rehabilitation
- Mobility training
- Performance tracking
- Patient instruction
- Effective communication
Certification
- Physical Therapist Assistant License, Initial issuance 07/7/2017, Credential Number PI 60763126
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Foundation Resource Center
10.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Department of Health
12.2023 - 10.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
Consonus Healthcare
05.2022 - 12.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation and Aegis Therapy
08.2018 - 04.2022
BS - Psychology
Washington State University
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Certificate - Physical Therapist Assistant
Green River Community College
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