Tiffany Giles
Austin
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Physical Therapist Assistant with a focus on tailored treatment plans and patient education. Experienced in providing effective pain management techniques and optimizing mobility and strength recovery. Successful at building strong patient rapport and committed to fostering optimal recovery through customized therapeutic interventions, effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Results Physiotherapy
07.2023 - Current
- Contributed to creation of tailored treatment plans to enhance patient rehabilitation outcomes under guidance of licensed physical therapists.
- Performed manual therapy techniques to optimize patient comfort and improve treatment outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs and delivered customized therapeutic exercises to optimize mobility and support strength recovery.
- Evaluated patient progress through detailed documentation of outcomes and modification of care strategies.
- Provided education to patients regarding proper exercise methods and self-care practices aimed at promoting optimal recovery.
- Pursued ongoing education and training to maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in physical therapy care.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Developed and implemented targeted fall prevention strategies aimed at reducing injury risk for elderly clients.
- Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
- Cultivated strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and ongoing encouragement during rehabilitation.
- Conducted patient and family training sessions to enhance understanding and effective use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05-2023
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Gait training
- Balance assessment
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Pain management techniques
- Adaptive equipment training
- Body mechanics instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Lower Quarter Examinations and Treatment Training
- Myofascial Treatment and Taping Applications Training
- Orthopedic Introduction to Pelvic Health Training
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Results Physiotherapy
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Austin Community College