Tara Whitman
Summary
Driven, compassionate pediatric therapist with hands on experience in the practice of physical therapy; familiar with differing environments of the physical therapy practice; excels in relating and communicating with others.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant
Dynamic Strides Therapy
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Helped pediatric patients reach developmental milestones through age-appropriate play-based interventions promoting gross motor skill development in a multi-setting, outpatient clinic that included aquatics and hippotherapy.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Educated families and caregivers on home exercise programs to improve patient outcomes.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients' care.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Mercy Therapy Services-Fremont
10.2015 - 07.2020
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs, and neurological reeducation techniques in an adult setting with focus on stroke, Parkinson's Disease, and spinal cord injuries.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Provided compassionate care for pediatric patients with varying neurological and muscular disorders.
- Assisted with implementation of Intensive Therapy utilizing Therasuit method.
- Carried out and educated families on specific treatment plans for infants with torticollis through primitive reflex integration, Total Motion Release and therapeutic exercises.
- Collaborated with other professionals involved in patient care such as referring physicians, orthotists, and durable medical equipment service providers.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Chiropractic Office Assistant
Alternative Healthcare
01.2008 - 04.2011
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Reconciled daily payments received and prepared deposits for smooth office finances.
- Assisted chiropractors in delivering quality care through thorough patient record-keeping and documentation.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Ozarks Technical Community College
Ozark, MO05.2015
Skills
- Pediatrics knowledge
- Motor Learning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Adaptive Equipment
- Pediatric Gait Analysis
- Gross Motor Skills
Timeline
Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant
Dynamic Strides Therapy
08.2020 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mercy Therapy Services-Fremont
10.2015 - 07.2020
Chiropractic Office Assistant
Alternative Healthcare
01.2008 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Ozarks Technical Community College
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