Shirley DeBellis
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience at Premier Therapy, specializing in gait training and therapeutic exercise. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through customized rehabilitation strategies and effective team collaboration. Focused on improving functional mobility and delivering compassionate care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
7+
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Premier Therapy
01.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans with physical therapist to address individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records for treatment sessions.
- Designed home exercise programs to facilitate continuation of therapeutic plans.
- Enhanced patient mobility through implementation of personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advantage Care Rehabilitation, Inc.
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients (8-9 in a day) in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advantage Care Rehabilitation, Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients (10-15 in a day) in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jefferson Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises. (7-8 patients x2 a day).
Physical Therapist Assistant
Murrysville Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients (8-10) in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Monroeville Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Educated patients (8-10) on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Maintained detailed patient records to track progress and adjust treatments for optimal outcomes.
- Contributed to positive and healing environment, offering emotional support to patients during challenging treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Community College of Allegheny County
Monroeville05.2016
Skills
- Gait training and analysis
- Team coordination and collaboration
- Progress reporting
- Functional improvement strategies
- Therapeutic exercise techniques
- Range of motion enhancement
Certification
- Licensed Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy - PTA
License # TE 1005963 (2024-2026)
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
10/5/2025-10/2027
Affiliations
- I love all types of plants, I have brought that aspect to the therapy gym and many patients enjoy them. I have given some patients plants who had asked for them, when they d/c home.
References
1. Cindy Eastley 412-848-0728 known 47 years (friend)
2. Joann Dumbaugh 412-736-5082 known 13 years (friend)
3. Laurie Farias 412-867-0171 known 22 years (friend)
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Premier Therapy
01.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advantage Care Rehabilitation, Inc.
07.2021 - 01.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advantage Care Rehabilitation, Inc.
06.2019 - 06.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jefferson Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Murrysville Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 04.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Monroeville Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Biology
Community College of Allegheny County