Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
BreakThrough Physical Therapy
06.2023 - Current
Directing patient care and coordinating with internal staff, physical therapists, and physicians as needed
Collaboration and progression of patient care as a TEAM with physical therapist(s)
Timely, defensible and thorough documentation
Coordination with insurance carriers as needed for critical information, authorizations and continuity of care
Assisting in program development
Assisting in the improvement of patient education tools
Assisting in tasks related to marketing, promotions and client services
Assisting with our Volunteer and Student Internship programs
Maintenance of clinic cleanliness
Assisting in Scheduling
Assisting in the follow up with patients, insurance and referring physicians
Tutor Mentor
NPTE Final Frontier
08.2022 - 06.2023
Strengthened exam content through proofreading and editing.
Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities
Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
Physical Therapist Assistant
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
10.2022 - 04.2023
Assisted 4-5 Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient setting.
Established computerized dynamic activities utilizing Bertec Balance Advantage System
Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
Implemented treatment programs for patients in recovery from sports injuries, vestibular and neurological disorders.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Florida Movement Therapy Centers
09.2021 - 11.2021
Helped facilitate Rock Steady Boxing classes for Parkinson's patients of all stages.
Documented each patient case with updates in Web-PT computer system.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, and alleviate pain for patient's with RA, MS and Fibromyalgia.
Implemented treatment programs for children with cerebral palsy and balance disorders.
Implemented various treatment programs for adults with neuro-degenerative diseases such as Huntington's and Parkinson's Disease utilizing LSVT techniques and giger MD
Presented In-service education to colleagues and patients
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Fyzical Therapy And Balance Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Documented each patient case with updates in Profitware computer system.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Presented In-service education to colleagues
Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
South University
West Palm Beach, FL
12.2021
Skills
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Safety overhead system
Acoustic shockwave
LSVT
Profit-ware, WebPT, Clinicient EMR
TBI
Pelvic Floor
TMJ
Certification
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 08.22-08.24