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Susan Jordan

Belhaven,NC

Summary

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with more than 20 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethics and attention to detail. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management while dedicated to keeping up with all work related modules, continuing education, basic life support, and license renewal with the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Beaufort County Hospital/Vidant Health/ECU Health
06.2001 - Current
  • Collaborated with physical therapists while following comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
  • Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

Physical Therapy Aide

Beaufort County Hospital
12.1999 - 06.2001
  • Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments,and filing documents.
  • Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining a clean, organized environment and performing routine inventory checks on therapy supplies and equipment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
  • Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
  • Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
03.2001 - 04.2001

200 hour clinical affiliation in an inpatient neurologic rehab setting. Provide treatment to stroke and brain injury patients using Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT). Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, and functional activities with the use of an easy street setting. Assisted with the patient and family education and developing Home Exercise Programs under the direct supervision of Heidi Waldbauer, PTA, CI.

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Coastal Rehab Center
02.2001 - 03.2001

200 hour clinical affiliation in a rehab setting. Provide treatment to patients with orthopedic and neurological diagnosis through the use of wound care, therapeutic exercise, gait training and modalities. Assisted with patient and family education and creation of Home Exercise Programs with a rehab team approach under the direct supervision of Sandy Haun, PTA, CI.

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Coastal Carolina Home Health
09.2000 - 09.2000

80 hour clinical affiliation performing therapeutic duties in home health care, with emphasis on the post-surgical and non-surgical orthopedic rehab, neurological patients including CVA's, mobility, gross and fine motor skills, and functional training under the direct supervision of Maria Peaks, PT, CI.

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Pitt County Memorial Hospital
03.2000 - 03.2000

80 hour clinical affiliation in the outpatient clinic. Treated patients with post-surgical and non-surgical orthopedic rehabs, gait training, and modalities. Instructed a group aquatics class and assisted with patient education during the strengthening and conditioning program under the direct supervision of Margaret Ann Woolard, PTA, CI.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Martin Community College
Williamston, NC
05.2001

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Martin Community College
Williamston, NC
05.2001

Skills

  • Post-surgical Rehabilitation
  • Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Functional Mobility Training
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Gait training
  • Neuromuscular Re-education
  • Body Mechanics Instruction
  • Flexibility Improvement
  • Strength training
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Safety Management
  • Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • Modalities
  • BLS Provider

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Beaufort County Hospital/Vidant Health/ECU Health
06.2001 - Current

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
03.2001 - 04.2001

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Coastal Rehab Center
02.2001 - 03.2001

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Coastal Carolina Home Health
09.2000 - 09.2000

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Pitt County Memorial Hospital
03.2000 - 03.2000

Physical Therapy Aide

Beaufort County Hospital
12.1999 - 06.2001

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Martin Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistance

Martin Community College
Susan Jordan