Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations Certifications
Volunteer Experience
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Te'Ara L. Thompson

Pascagoula,MS

Summary

Collaborative and compassionate student Physical Therapist driven to help people improve movement and manage pain after injuries, illnesses, or surgeries. Listens carefully to patients, observes movements, and develops individualized treatment plans. Establishes clear goals and outcomes and encourages and challenges patients to attain expected progress.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Rotation

Defense Health Agency: San Antonio Market/Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
San Antonio, TX
05.2024
  • Pending

Clinical Rotation

Select Physical Therapy-Red Oak
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Educated patients on their diagnosis to ensure understanding of their injury and prognosis
  • Performed evaluations/treatments independently and adequately for the Hispanic population
  • Performed evaluations independently on patients with Peripheral Vestibular Disorders, Neurological disorders, and Orthopedic disorders
  • Scheduled patients accordingly to ensure patient satisfaction and quality care
  • Coordinated with patients’ physicians to ensure most effective treatment plans
  • Documented efficiently and effectively using Net Health documentation system.

Clinical Rotation

Singing River Hospital System
Gulfport, MS
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Documented efficiently and effectively using EPIC documentation system
  • Performed evaluations/treatments independently for complex and non-complex patients
  • Coordinated with other health care professionals to ensure patient’s progress
  • Educated patients on their surgical precautions to prevent complications
  • Discharged patients to appropriate services following acute care
  • Maintained Singing River productivity requirement to ensure efficiency.

Clinical Rotation

Ochsner Rush Health-Choctaw General Hospital
Butler, AL
05.2021 - 05.2021
  • Discharged patients to appropriate locations to ensure patient’s safety and progress
  • Educated patients on the use of AD to honor prescribed WB protocols to prevent complications
  • Performed evaluations independently for low complex patients
  • Prescribed appropriate exercise prescriptions for low complex patients
  • Coordinated with OT on low complex patients to determine prognosis and discharge plans.

Clinical Internship

Memphis VA Medical Center
Memphis, TN
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for documenting patient’s treatment session using EPIC documentation system
  • Capable of working with other health professionals to benefit a patient’s rehabilitation process.

Clinical Internship

Elite Physical Therapy Institute
Petal, MS
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Responsible for ensuring patient’s comprehension of treatment plans
  • Able to explain the anatomy of muscles and joints to enhance the patient’s knowledge of their injury
  • Able to explain and demonstrate the proper way to perform exercises that targets a specific muscle group.

Payne Center
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Provided exercise advice about proper form and techniques to prevent injury.

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
08-2024

Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology; Kinesiotherapy Emphasis -

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
12-2018

High School Diploma -

Pascagoula High School
Pascagoula, MS
05-2014

Some College (No Degree) -

Hinds Community College
Utica

Skills

  • Experience in Leadership
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Attention to Detail
  • Empathetic and Patient
  • Culturally Aware
  • Time Management Proficiency
  • Acute Rehabilitation Background
  • Outpatient Therapy Background
  • Patient-Focused Therapy
  • CPR Training

Affiliations Certifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist (Pending)
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
  • Honors Society: Strength & Honor
  • The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
  • National Honors Society of Leadership & Success
  • CPR Certified

Volunteer Experience

  • Lead exercise classes for patients with Parkinson’s Disease to improve overall quality of life
  • Provide free Physical Therapy services for low-income/lack of health care patients to improve practical experience and aid those in need
  • Leader of the Youth ministry at Union Baptist Church to provide a place for the younger generations to learn more about God
  • Volunteer at the Boy's and Girl's Club to encourage the younger generation to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens

Accomplishments

  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
  • Honors Society: Strength & Honor
  • The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
  • National Honors Society of Leadership & Success

Certification

  • CPR Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Rotation

Defense Health Agency: San Antonio Market/Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
05.2024

Clinical Rotation

Select Physical Therapy-Red Oak
08.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Rotation

Singing River Hospital System
01.2023 - 02.2023

Clinical Rotation

Ochsner Rush Health-Choctaw General Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2021

Clinical Internship

Memphis VA Medical Center
08.2018 - 11.2018

Clinical Internship

Elite Physical Therapy Institute
01.2018 - 05.2018

Payne Center
05.2017 - 02.2018

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

William Carey University

Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology; Kinesiotherapy Emphasis -

University of Southern Mississippi

High School Diploma -

Pascagoula High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Hinds Community College
  • CPR Certified
Te'Ara L. Thompson