Sheena Williams
Graniteville,South Carolina
Summary
Experienced Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong background in patient care within hospital and home health environments. Proven ability to assist geriatric and disabled patients in performing therapeutic exercises, enhancing mobility and rehabilitation outcomes. Proficient in designing exercise programs and utilizing rehabilitation equipment effectively. Strong communication and teamwork skills foster optimal patient support and care collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PTA
Edgefield County Hospital
Edgefield, SC
09.2018 - Current
- Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
- Provided emotional support to help motivate a patient throughout his and her rehabilitation process.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Edgefield County School District
Johnston , SC
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
- Provided emotional support to help motivate a patient throughout his and her rehabilitation process.
- Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate care for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, pathology, neurology and other related topics pertinent to physical therapy practice.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses relevant to physical therapy practice.
PTA
Trinity Home Services
Aiken, SC
08.2006 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate services for optimal outcomes.
- Assisted physical therapists in providing therapeutic treatments, including exercises and activities of daily living.
- Encouraged patient participation in their own recovery by teaching them how to safely perform therapeutic exercises independently at home.
- Measured range of motion, strength, endurance, coordination, posture, balance, and gait patterns using standard tests and measures.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments performed according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Attended regular staff meetings to discuss new therapies or procedures being implemented.
- Monitored patients' progress and reported any changes in condition to the supervising physical therapist.
- Instructed family members on appropriate home exercise programs for continued rehabilitation at home.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science
University of South Carolina, Aiken
Aiken, SC12-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Therapeutic exercises
- Assistive devices
- Patient documentation
- Collaborative care
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Patient education
- Progress monitoring
- Emotional support
- Anatomy knowledge
- Kinesiology application
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Ultrasound therapy
- Functional improvement
- Communication
- Pain management techniques
- Sports injury management
- Joint protection
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Edgefield County School District
08.2021 - 05.2025
PTA
Edgefield County Hospital
09.2018 - Current
PTA
Trinity Home Services
08.2006 - 04.2025
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Greenville Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science
University of South Carolina, Aiken