Thomas Nichols
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Dedicated PTA skilled in team collaboration and patient education on safety and exercise techniques. Expertise in problem solving and time management enhances therapeutic adherence and patient outcomes. Committed to optimizing patient function through adaptive equipment and personalized care plans.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PTA
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Jonesboro, AR
02.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop patient care strategies.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Monitored patient progress, providing timely observations to therapy team for enhanced care.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment outcomes in electronic records.
- Educated patients and families on exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention to promote optimal recovery.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
- Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
- Collaborated with physical therapist and multidisciplinary team to provide adaptive equipment, enhancing patient function and independence.
Education
Associate of Arts - Physical Therapist Assistant
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR06-2013
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Healthcare compliance
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Adaptation to change
Certification
Physical Therapist Assistant License # PTA 4229
Timeline
PTA
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts - Physical Therapist Assistant
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Arkansas State University