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Tea Careli

Rego Park,NY

Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 15 years.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Alexander Dolsky Physical Therapy
04.2010 - Current

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.

  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
  • Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
  • Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.

Physical Therapist Assistant

All PC ( Home Visiting Therapy)
07.2020 - Current


  • Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
  • Educated families and caregivers on treatment program's for improved at-home support.
  • Improved patient mobility through the application of manual therapy techniques and joint mobilizations.
  • Adapted treatment plans according to individual patient needs, ensuring optimal results throughout the recovery process.
  • Treatment includes balance, gait, manual therapy and soft tissue mobilization to at- home patients.
  • Contributed to a positive environment by fostering strong relationships with both patients and their family members.
  • Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant Program

LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY
05.2010

Skills

  • Post-surgical Rehabilitation
  • Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Joint mobilization
  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Body Mechanics
  • Functional Mobility Training
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • CVA, Parkinson's and Scoliosis training
  • Gait training
  • Therapeutic exercises

Affiliations

  • C&K Healing Touch Physical Therapy, P.C

Additional Information

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.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Georgian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

All PC ( Home Visiting Therapy)
07.2020 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Alexander Dolsky Physical Therapy
04.2010 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant Program

LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Tea Careli