Sierra Beames
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant Professional with more than 13 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Expert in outpatient orthopedics, sport medicine, and injury prevention. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
UHS Physical Therapy
01.2020 - Current
- Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, provided physical therapy treatments and modalities in accordance with clinic and hospital policies and procedures to people of all ages ranging from 2 months old to > 95 years of age
- Collaborating with 6 PT/PTA's in an outpatient care setting to provide thorough and cohesive care plans
- Quality assurance designator - to assure clinical guidelines and safety measures are being adequately applied for patient and staff safety and cleanliness per New York State's Guidelines
- APTA certified clinical instructor for PTA students
Physical Therapist Assistant
UHS Physical Therapy
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, provided physical therapy treatments and modalities in accordance with clinic and hospital policies and procedures to people of all ages ranging from 2 months old to > 95 years of age
- Collaborating with 24 PT/PTA's in an outpatient care setting to provide thorough and cohesive care plans to a wide range of individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
Physical Therapist Assistant
SECO, Physical and Occupational Therapy
08.2010 - 01.2018
- Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, provided physical therapy treatments and modalities in accordance with clinic and hospital policies and procedures to people of all ages
- Rotation between acute care, short term nursing facility and outpatient rehabilitation departments at Chenango Memorial Hospital
- Chairman of the Cleaning Committee and all environmental rounds under United Health Services policies
- Responsible for inventory and ordering of clinical supplies
- Clinical Instructor advising students enrolled at Broome Community College
- Hosted BOCES students, New Visions students, and Health Camps
- Community Outreach including participation in Health Fairs and educating local high school teams and coaches.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Education
Associates Degree - Physical Therapist Assistant
Herkimer County community College
Herkimer, NY05.2010
Skills
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Patient service
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- Strength training
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Sports Injury Management
- Sports Injuries
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Medical Records Documentation
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Treatment implementation
- Orthopedics
- Strengthening
- Injury Prevention
- Therapeutic exercises
Certification
- New York State: Physical Therapist Assistant, 09/2026
- CPR/AED Certified, 08/2025
Additional Information
Professional Development:
UHS Specially Groups / Skills Sessions - Current
Part of continuing education group with a collaborative team of therapist's who meet monthly to stay up to date with current research, surgical procedures, treatment options to enhance patient care. My insolvents include; women's health, spine, sports, shoulder, total joint, concussion, and strength groups.
Myofascial Release Cupping Certified - 2023
Kinesiology Taping Certified - 2012
Sports Medicine Symposium : The Modern Athlete - 2019
Brain Rules For Pediatric Treatment - 2016
Effective Early Intervention -2015
Sports Safety for Children - 2012
References
Jennifer Eaton, PT, DPT (607) 725 - 9554
Kevin Pipher, PT, DPT (607) 206 - 1447
Laura Hartman PT, DPT (607) 206 - 9988
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
UHS Physical Therapy
01.2020 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
UHS Physical Therapy
10.2018 - 01.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
SECO, Physical and Occupational Therapy
08.2010 - 01.2018
Associates Degree - Physical Therapist Assistant
Herkimer County community College
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