Talia Santiago
Physical Therapist Assistant
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 6 years.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ensign Services Inc.
Pflugerville, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Worked inpatient setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients within their plan of care.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
Hutto, TX
07.2016 - 07.2022
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Provided detailed documentation for each patient's interventions, progress and performance.
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
Select Rehabilitation
Georgetown , TX
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Implemented treatment programs for adults with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological disorders and post operation in recovery.
- Provided quality patient education to promote maximum benefits with therapeutic outcomes and safe discharge home when appropriate.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare approach.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Seton Medical Center Williamson
Round Rock, TX
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
- Provided encouragement and efficient patient education on precautions and techniques for safe bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, with least restrictive device.
- Participated in program for patients undergoing spinal surgeries to inform clients on restrictions and expectations post-surgery with therapy.
- Used software for entry of detailed documentation of patients intervention and response to outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
South University
Round Rock, TX 05.2014 - 06.2016
Skills
Patient service
Interpersonal Communication
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Decision-Making
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
Assisted South University with training physical therapist assistant students by being a clinical instructor for clinical internships.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ensign Services Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN
Select Rehabilitation
06.2017 - 06.2020
Physical Therapist Assistant
Seton Medical Center Williamson
08.2016 - 10.2017
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
07.2016 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
South University
05.2014 - 06.2016