Stephanie Hutchins
Albany,NY
Summary
Talented and focused Physical Therapy Assistant professional bringing more than 36 years of expertise showing patients how to perform therapeutic exercises. Background working in clinical settings and home health. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In Home Geriatric Personal Trainer
Self-employed- Keep Moving with Stephanie
Glenmont, NY
11.2014 - Current
- Developed personalized fitness programs for senior clients based on their individual goals and needs.
- Provided instruction in strengthening techniques to enhance flexibility and reduce risk of injury.
- Arranged motivational exercise programs to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Recommended modifications of exercises to help participants avoid injuries.
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation/Trinity Health
Albany- Entire Capital District, NY
03.2015 - 12.2020
- Assisted Physical Therapists in creating and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including exercises, modalities, and manual therapy techniques to improve mobility and reduce pain.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, family members, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient status.
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Community Care Physicians -PT Delmar
Delmar, NY
01.2004 - 09.2014
- Instrumental in growing this outpatient PT practice
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and ordering supplies.
- Provided direct patient care, including exercises, modalities, and manual therapy techniques to improve mobility and reduce pain.
- Assisted with the development of new programs designed to meet the needs of specific patient populations.
- Modified therapeutic activities based on patients' abilities and conditions.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in physical therapy practice.
- Managed multiple cases simultaneously while providing quality care for each one.
- Demonstrated flexibility when adapting to changing schedules or demands placed upon the department.
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Per Diem Contracts
Albany, NY
02.2000 - 10.2003
- Provided Physical Therapy services on a Per Diem basis at many Rehabilitation centers and hospitals surrounding the Albany Capital District region.
- St.Claire's Hospital, Albany Memorial Hospital, Childs Nursing home, Eden Park Rehab Center, Northwoods Rehab Center, St. Peters Rehabilitation centers, Thomas Nicola PT, Hallmark Nursing Home, Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Sunnyview Rehabilitation
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Observed and reported patient reaction to treatment or changes in condition, facilitating appropriate follow-up.
- Noted treatment trends and monitored physical therapy services rendered, achieving production objectives.
- Documented patient progress, treatments and data in charts.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Becker Jr. College
Worcester, MA05-1988
Skills
- Exercise program design
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Specialized in Parkinson's disease and stroke rehabilitation
- Exercise physiology
- Client Engagement/Motivation
- Independent and self-motivated
- Creative for full-body exercise programs
- Strong in providing patient education
- Treatment implementation
- Modalities
Affiliations
- Highly praised for helping others within my community.
- Started a high school mentoring program
- Avid gardner for self and others
- Assist geriatric friends/clients to manage their health care needs, including making phone calls, communicating with MD's so they receive the appropriate care, rides to MD appointments ect.
- Proud mother of 2 adult children
- Always seeking ongoing continuing education for both PTA license and Person Training certificate
Certification
- Certified Senior Fitness Specialist -Personal Training
- Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist- Personal Training
- Certified Group Exercise Specialist- Personal Training
- Continuing education courses can be discussed separately. Too many to list
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Select Rehabilitation/Trinity Health
03.2015 - 12.2020
In Home Geriatric Personal Trainer
Self-employed- Keep Moving with Stephanie
11.2014 - Current
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Community Care Physicians -PT Delmar
01.2004 - 09.2014
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Per Diem Contracts
02.2000 - 10.2003
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Becker Jr. College