Stephanie Souza
Kaneohe,HI
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with a proven track record at Reliant Rehabilitation, specializing in geriatric physical therapy and patient care. Expert in gait training and neuromuscular re-education, I've significantly improved patients' quality of life through innovative therapeutic exercises and compassionate support, fostering trust and achieving notable recovery outcomes.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
03.2019 - Current
- Provide compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Collaborate with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Utilize gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Develop strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Brighton Rehab
10.2014 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis/Sundance
03.1996 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
Laie, HIAssociate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI 08-1995
Skills
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Gait training
- Therapeutic exercises
- Patient education
- Balance assessment
- Patient care
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Wheelchair mobility training
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
03.2019 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Brighton Rehab
10.2014 - 03.2019
Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis/Sundance
03.1996 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Brigham Young University - Hawaii
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Kapiolani Community College
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