Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 15 years.
As a PTA, I work under the supervision of physical therapists to provide hands-on care to patients. This includes various tasks aimed at helping patients improve mobility, relieve pain, and regain function.
Completed three clinical internships, including C&K Healing Touch Physical Therapy, P.C, ( Sep. 2009- Nov. 2009), Mount Sinai Hospital (Jan. 2010- March 2010), and Dolsky Physical Therapy ( April 2010- May 2010). Internships included treating patients of all ages in both in-patient and out-patient settings. Treatments included manual therapy, modalities, ultrasound, implementation of exercise programs, muscle strengthening, gait training. I also have experience with diagnoses and treatments with/ including CVA's, SCI's, amputations, post-op hip,knee replacements, arthritis and cardiac patients.