Sonya Bookout
Cleveland
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with strong background in patient care and therapy. Possess significant knowledge of physical therapy procedures, rehabilitation strategies, and the ability to tailor them to individual patient needs for optimal results. Strengths include exceptional communication, understanding of patient psychology, and collaborative skills. Demonstrated positive impact on patient recovery progress in previous roles.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
ATI Physical Therapy
Oneonta
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising therapist.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper techniques for rehabilitation.
- Documented patient interactions and progress in electronic health records system.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up care for ongoing treatments.
- Educated patients about home exercise programs and other self-care strategies to promote long-term healing results.
- Managed multiple cases simultaneously while providing quality care for each one.
- Demonstrated flexibility when adapting to changing schedules or demands placed upon the department.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, family members, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient status.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and timely according to organizational policies.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden
02.2002 - 12.2023
- Assisted licensed physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising therapist.
- Educated patients on therapeutic exercises and proper body mechanics for recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care strategies effectively.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
UAB/Jefferson State College
Birmingham , AL 08.1984 - 08.1986
Skills
- CPT coding
- Electronic health records
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Patient education
- Treatment plan implementation
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Progress documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
Timeline
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
ATI Physical Therapy
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
02.2002 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
UAB/Jefferson State College
08.1984 - 08.1986