Suzanne Cochran
CEDAR BLUFF,AL
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with a proven track record at Champion, Partners In Rehab. Excelled in delivering patient-focused therapy, mastering HIPAA compliance, and enhancing patient mobility through innovative treatment plans. Renowned for exceptional patient education and therapeutic exercises, achieving significant improvements in patient recovery rates.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
NHC HEALTHCARE ANNISTON
07.2007 - Current
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Champion, Partners In Rehab
05.2003 - 03.2007
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Cherokee County Health Care
04.1993 - 05.2003
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- 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.
Education
AA - Physical Therapist Assistant
05.2000
Skills
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- HIPAA Requirements
- Therapeutic exercises
- Professional ethics
- Functional Mobility Training
- Electrotherapy Modalities
- Joint mobilization
- Pain Management Techniques
- Strengthening
- Geriatric Therapy
- Patient service
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Continuing education
- Balance training
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Orthopedics
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
- Prosthetic Training
- Progress reports
- Body Mechanics
- Patient Interviews
- Needs Assessment
- Joint protection
- Customer Service
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Safety Management
- Medical Terminology
- Strength training
- Gait training
- Inventory Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Treatment implementation
- Muscle performance
- Attention to Detail
- HIPAA Compliance
- Decision-Making
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Patient Observation
- Outpatient Therapy
- Rehabilitation Services
- Patient Advocacy
- Individual Therapy
- Medical Records Documentation
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Injury Prevention
- Post-injury Rehabilitation
- Progress Reporting
- Cold Therapy
- Advising Patents
- Clerical Support
- Ambulatory Functional Activities
- Patient Follow Up
- Massage Therapy
- Joint Protection Exercise
- Total Rehabilitation
Timeline
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - NHC HEALTHCARE ANNISTON
07.2007 - Current
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Champion, Partners In Rehab
05.2003 - 03.2007
Physical Therapist Assistant - Cherokee County Health Care
04.1993 - 05.2003
Geogia Highlands / Floyd College - AA, Physical Therapist Assistant
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