Teresa Ochoa Reese
Pueblo West,CO
Summary
Compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant skilled in patient education, rehabilitation techniques, and progress monitoring. Committed to enhancing patient recovery and ensuring effective communication within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center
Pueblo, Colorado
05.2024 - Current
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Facilitated therapeutic exercises, enhancing patient recovery and mobility.
- Educated patients on exercises and mobility techniques for rehabilitation.
- Monitored treatment sessions, ensuring proper form and technique to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising therapist.
- Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, pathology, neurology and other related topics pertinent to physical therapy practice.
- Delivered emotional support, increasing patient motivation and engagement throughout rehabilitation.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation
Cañon City, Colorado
05.2010 - 06.2023
- Improved patient mobility through gait and transfer training exercises.
- Facilitated patient independence by training in assistive devices and prosthetics.
- Conducted therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques under the supervision of a physical therapist.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to enhance mobility and strength in participants.
- Recorded body measurements and fit patients for braces, slings and crutches.
- Communicated with other physical therapy staff to discuss patient progress and potentially modify treatment.
- Participated in patient discharge planning and provided recommendations for outpatient or home health follow-up care.
Admissions Coordinator and Marketing Director
Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation
Cañon City, Colorado
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Coordinated with admission team to schedule admissions and process insurance information, ensuring coverage for short-term and long-term stays.
- Guided patients through admissions process while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Managed application materials and ensured timely processing of submissions.
- Maintained accurate records of admissions data.
- Contacted prospective patients and families to arrange face-to-face appointments, fostering relationships and providing necessary information.
- Organized visits with physicians including tours, meetings with interdisciplinary members, and information sessions.
- Assisted in developing recruitment plans targeting potential patients, enhancing outreach strategies.
- Executed faxing of essential documents to ensure timely communication., bookkeeping and accurate filing.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Centura Health
Pueblo, Colorado
06.1997 - 05.2009
- Administered physical therapy treatments to patients under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.
- Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating patients' range of motion, balance, strength, and coordination using various tests and measurements to inform treatment plans.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' functional abilities, supporting their rehabilitation goals.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline coordination of patient care activities, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social services to coordinate care for each patient.
- Worked with physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving patient function.
- Documented patient interactions and therapy sessions in written records.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive documents to ensure privacy. to prevent unauthorized access.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Administration
Adams State University @ Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, COSkills
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Surgical rehabilitation
- Neuromuscular education
- Patient management
- Assistive device training
- Patient education
- Electronic documentation
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- HIPAA requirements
- Confidential information
- Customer service
Certification
Physical Therapist Assistant License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - Current
Admissions Coordinator and Marketing Director
Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 05.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2010 - 06.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Centura Health
06.1997 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Pueblo Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Administration
Adams State University @ Pueblo Community College