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
2024.05
- Pending
Clinical Rotation
Select Physical Therapy-Red Oak
Houston , TX
2023.08 - 2023.12
- 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
2023.01 - 2023.02
- 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
2021.05 - 2021.05
- 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
2018.08 - 2018.11
- 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
2018.01 - 2018.05
- 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
2017.05 - 2018.02
- Provided exercise advice about proper form and techniques to prevent injury.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS2024-08
Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology; Kinesiotherapy Emphasis -
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS2018-12
High School Diploma -
Pascagoula High School
Pascagoula, MS 2014-05
Some College (No Degree) -
Hinds Community College
UticaSkills
- 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
2024.05
Clinical Rotation
Select Physical Therapy-Red Oak
2023.08 - 2023.12
Clinical Rotation
Singing River Hospital System
2023.01 - 2023.02
Clinical Rotation
Ochsner Rush Health-Choctaw General Hospital
2021.05 - 2021.05
Clinical Internship
Memphis VA Medical Center
2018.08 - 2018.11
Clinical Internship
Elite Physical Therapy Institute
2018.01 - 2018.05
Payne Center
2017.05 - 2018.02
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
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