Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
SHERRI COOTS

SHERRI COOTS

Simpsonville,KY
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapy Professional with more than 25 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Expert in balance and vestibular disorders. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
4
4

Licenses and Certifications/Specializations

Work History

Independent Private Caregiver/Self-employed

Everyday Errands
09.2020 - Current
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep family and outside healthcare providers well-informed.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Results Physiotherapy
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
  • Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
  • Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.

Physical Therapy Assistant

Gentiva Health Services
02.2009 - 03.2020
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices
  • Instructed patients on how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes
  • Recorded patient responses to treatment with detailed daily progress notes
  • Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients
  • Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care
  • Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
  • Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
  • Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.

Physical Therapy Assistant

Caretenders
03.2005 - 09.2008

Physical Therapy Assistant

Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
08.1997 - 02.2011
  • Acute Inpatient/Outpatient Care
  • Skilled and Long-term Care

Nursing Assistant/Physical Therapy Techinician

Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
08.1993 - 02.2011
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, CVA, heart failure, and post-op total joint replacement
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapy

Midway University, Midway, KY

Skills

  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Home Exercise Programs
  • Operational Procedures
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Acute Rehabilitation
  • Injury Prevention
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Safety Management
  • Emotional Support
  • Basic Life Support
  • EMR Systems
  • Prosthetics Integration
  • Customer Service
  • Personnel Training
  • Caregiver Training
  • Balance and Vestibular Disorders

Accomplishments

1998 Hospital Ambassador/Jewish Hospital Shelbyville


2009 Physical Therapy Assistant of the year /Gentiva Health Services


2017 Nominee for the Paul Diaz Caring Award/Kindred Healthcare


2019 National Physical Therapy Assistant Clinician of the Year/Kindred Healthcare

Certification

  • Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - 25 years
  • Personal Trainer - NASM- 2018
  • Golf Fitness Specialization - NASM - 2020
  • Weight Loss Specialist - NASM- 2022

Timeline

Independent Private Caregiver/Self-employed - Everyday Errands
09.2020 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant - Results Physiotherapy
10.2019 - 03.2020
Physical Therapy Assistant - Gentiva Health Services
02.2009 - 03.2020
Physical Therapy Assistant - Caretenders
03.2005 - 09.2008
Physical Therapy Assistant - Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
08.1997 - 02.2011
Nursing Assistant/Physical Therapy Techinician - Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
08.1993 - 02.2011
Midway University - Associate of Science, Physical Therapy
  • Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - 25 years
  • Personal Trainer - NASM- 5 years
SHERRI COOTS