SOFIYA VALLADARES
Sharpsburg,GA
Summary
Experienced with therapeutic techniques and patient care. Utilizes knowledge of treatment strategies to support patient recovery effectively. Strong understanding of clinical environments and team collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted in following physical therapist' treatment plans of care for each patient : post surgical (orthopedic, abdominal and cardiac), stroke, respiratory failure , deconditioned elderly patients, and COVID-19, sepsis recovery.
- Carried out therapeutic exercises, mobility training and functional activities.
- Assisted patients with bed mobilities, transfers, trained in safe ambulation with assistive devices.
- Accurately documented each treatment session, recorded patient progress, response to therapy and any changes in status.
- Communicated regularly with supervising physical therapist, nurses, occupational therapist, case managers and physicians.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegies Therapies, Presbyterian Village
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided treatment to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist
- Instructed families and caregiver in maintenance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist
- Communicated with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans
- Participated in treatment location in-service training programs Remains knowledgeable of state practice acts and ensures the level of supervision they receive meets standards.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines. Records daily treatment charges per corporate procedures. Documentation completed using a company hand held electronic device
Physical Therapist Assistant
King David Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked in skilled and long term care facility with patients with diverse diagnosis from stroke, orthopedic and general deconditioning
- Assisted with pain management, increase muscle strengthening, educated on safety and over all functional mobility
- Collaborated with physical therapist to adjust treatment plans as needed
- Collaborated well with nursing staff, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, and Physical Therapist to provide overall patient care
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system
- Treated patients at Medical Adult Daycare affiliated with facility to help improve their mobility or ADL abilities as needed
Physical Therapist Assistant
Professional Physical Therapy
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Provided skilled direct patient care to clients with orthopedic pathologies such as muscle sprain, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, foot/ankle injuries, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy utilizing modalities, therapeutical exercise, manual therapy and patient education under supervision of Physical Therapist
- Consistently monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Utilized aids when available and appropriate to meet patient care
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner
- Clinical Instructor for physical therapist assistant student
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY08.2014
Clinical affiliation
Mount Sinai, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York,NY 06/2014- 08/2014
- Performed physical therapy treatment in acute inpatient setting and bedside under Physical Therapist Assistant (Clinical instructor) supervision.
- Physical therapy treatments included bed mobilities,transfers, therapeutical exercise, and gait and balance activities.
- Duties included the management of patients with CVA, amputation, total joint replacements,and neuromuscular disorders.
- Worked closely with occupational , speech and social workers. Participated in weekly rounds with physician and supervising physical therapist. Documented progress of all patients.
Professional Physical Therapy, New York, NY 01/2013-02/2013
- Provided physical therapy treatments in outpatient setting.
- Physical therapy treatments included the use of all electrical and heat modalities, therapeutical exercise, soft tissues massage, gait, and balance activities, patient education.
- Worked closely under physical therapist supervision.
Licensure and Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist assistant
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Certified Patient Care Technician
Accomplishments
- Clinical Concepts for COVID-19: Pathophysiology and Related Impairments
- Telehealth: An Introduction to Virtual Care
- Certified in Dementia and Capacity for Learning
- StrokeHelp : Bed Positioning and Mobility
- ACL and PCL injuries, surgeries and rehabilitation.
Languages
Ukrainian - mother tongue, Russian - fluent, Polish
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Aegies Therapies, Presbyterian Village
11.2020 - 05.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
King David Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 06.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Professional Physical Therapy
01.2015 - 04.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
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