Sterling Granger

Working as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the school setting PRN in Bergman, Omaha, Alpena, Valley Springs, and St. Joe school districts

• Providing physical therapy services in the school setting in order to improve a Student's ability to engage in their educational environment

Working as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the Outpatient, Inpatient, and Pediatric physical therapy settings.

• Provided physical therapy services in critical care, adult behavioral, and orthopedic wings of the hospital.
• Worked in the pediatric physical therapy setting in order to promote and improve gross motor skills and improve a child's ability to participate in their environment.
• Worked in the outpatient physical therapy setting with a wide variety of diagnoses and patient populations, such as orthopedic injuries to outpatient stroke rehabilitation, patients with chronic joint pain, etc.

Working as a PTA PRN in the school setting

• Providing physical therapy services to Students in order to improve their ability to engage with their educational environment

Working as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the SNF and outpatient settings

• Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
• Collaborated with PT to assist in assessment and modifications to plan of care.
• Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
• Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
• Maintained positive interaction with facilities and clients, enhancing client relations.
• Observed signs and symptoms to report changes in patient condition.
• Described therapeutic regimens to promote wellness and health maintenance.

Working as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the outpatient, pediatric, and school-based settings

• Administered simple range of motion exercises.
• Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
• Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
• Observed and reported patient reaction to treatment or changes in condition, facilitating appropriate follow-up.
• Collaborated with PT to assist in assessment and modifications to plan of care.
• Maintained positive interaction with facilities and clients, enhancing client relations.
• Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to attain safe and clean working environment.
• Enhanced professional development and clinical knowledge through continuing education and peer reviewed literature.
• Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
• Observed signs and symptoms to report changes in patient condition.

• Helped with basic clinical needs and responded to patient requests.
• Set up equipment and gear for physical therapy appointments according to treatment plans.
• Assisted the physical therapist with treatment, administration and planning.
• Assisted patients during physical therapy procedures to restore function and reduce pain.
• Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.