Tina Guarneri
Luxor Nursing and Rehab Center
Farmingville,NY
1
Certification
40
years of professional experience
Dedicated Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with 21 years of experience in diverse clinical environments. Specializes in orthopedic and skilled nursing care rehabilitation. Skilled in executing personalized treatment plans and enhancing patients functional skills through targeted rehabilitation strategies. Providing compassionate and high quality care that fosters a positive patient experience and supportive atmosphere that drives patient recover and well being. Experienced in 33 years of client-focused services to individuals.
Work History
Physical Therapy Assistant
10 Years- Working full time as a PTA in a team setting with an Occupational Therapy Assistant in delivering treatment to long term and short term residents in a Nursing Home Rehab Center. Part of CMI team for 2 years.
- Provided skilled physical therapy services consistent with agency policy, state practice acts, and applicable state and federal regulations, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Performs delegated treatment procedures to geriatric and adult patients with diverse diagnoses including a large case of dementia and Alzheimer’s clients.
- Treatments incorporating therapeutic exercises to maintain and restore strength, endurance and range of motion, balance activities to restore coordination and safety, neuromuscular reeducation, gait training, functional transfer training, bed mobility training, pain management treatments, administer therapeutic exercise, utilize exercise equipment and modalities, including heat and cold therapy, diathermy, electric stimulation, ultrasound, manual therapy and hands on treatment. Establish functional maintenance program for patients.
- Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with procedures on a daily basis.
- Maintains accurate treatment documentation records in Rehab Optima, maintain and update communication forms to supervisors, directors and insurance companies as required daily/weekly.
- Instruct and train patients and family caregivers in the proper use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs and functional skills in performing transfers, bed mobility, ambulation and positioning of patients.
- Collaborate with DOR, supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team to implement and modify residents treatment and care plan to benefit optimum patient care and recovery.
- Participates in discharge planning and ordering necessary durable medical equipment for home use.
- Instruct and educate patients, families and caregivers on exercise recovery, falls prevention, safety precautions, exercise recovery strategies and proper use of devices and equipment to support safe environment and rehab at home.
- Promoted positive customer service while interacting with clients, guests, and staff; encouraged active participation of patients and families in goal setting and training.
- Conduct in-services and education to CNA caregiver.
- Prepare therapy areas, maintaining and sanitizing equipment.
- Consistently meets department productivity standards above 95%.
- Employee of the Year in 2017,2020 and 2024 in appreciation of outstanding service and overall contribution to facility.
Physical Therapy Assistant
1 MonthPhysical Therapy Assistant
1 Month- Full-time PTA in a skilled Nursing Home Rehab Center providing direct patient care under the supervision of Licensed Physical Therapists in accordance with doctor’s orders and physical therapy plan of care.
- Provided rehabilitation and restorative services to patients with diverse diagnoses, neurological, orthopedic, and general de-conditioning conditions.
- Complete necessary communication forms and documentations of treatment records in Rehab Optima.
- Executed plan of care addressing short and long term goals as indicated in treatment plan.
- Performed treatments implementing PRE, weights and therapeutic exercises to maintain and restore strength, endurance and range of motion, balance activities to restore coordination and safety, neuromuscular reeducation, gait training, functional transfer training, bed mobility training. Instruct patients in exercise recovery strategies and proper use of equipment. Utilize modalities for pain management and recovery, including heat and cold therapy, diathermy, electric stimulation, TENS, ultrasound, manual therapy and hands on treatment, pain management treatments,
- Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with procedures on a daily basis.
- Maintains accurate treatment documentation records in Rehab Optima. Maintain and update communication forms to supervisors, directors and insurance companies as required daily/weekly.
- Instruct and train patients and family caregivers in the proper use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs and functional skills in performing transfers, bed mobility, ambulation and positioning of patients.
JOB COACH and LIFE SKILLS COACH
8 Years 7 Months- Trained, supervised, and supported clients with cognitive, behavioral, and physical disabilities in career development to build workplace skills for self-sufficiency.
- Developed long- and short-term goals for workplace strategies targeting skills necessary for specific job tasks.
- Mediate and advocate for the client by fostering coworker and management relations and teach interpersonal social and life skills.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress through detailed record-keeping and documentation for child study team and supervisors.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
1 Year 4 Months- Provided support to an individual family in a home care setting, assisting their adult child with developmental disabilities in independent living readiness through cleaning, cooking, and organization.
- Provided personalized support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and community integration.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and families, ensuring tailored support for unique needs.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted support strategies, maintaining adherence to best practices in direct care services.
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
4 Years 4 Months- Customer service functions, cashier, opening and closing the library, merchandising library materials, Executed phone and computer operations for daily activities. Recording library statistics, overdue notices, registration cards and memberships, check in/out library materials. Attend monthly in-services.
- Assisted patrons with inquiries, promoting efficient library usage and enhancing user experience.
- Organized library materials, ensuring accurate cataloging and accessibility for community members.
Physical Therapy Assistant
3 Years 9 Months- Outpatient PTA in private practice providing direct patient care under the supervision of Licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with doctor’s prescriptions and physical therapy plan of care.
- Treatment using modalities: ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot/cold therapy, whirlpool therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, diathermy treatments for optimal patient recovery and pain management.
- Instruction of exercise equipment, weights and exercise recovery strategies for strength training and neuromuscular re-education.
- Hands on therapy-applying massage, sketching, joint mobilization
Physical Therapy Assistant
7 Months- Worked part-time as a PTA in Private Orthopedic practice.
- Providing direct patient care under the supervision of Licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with doctor’s prescriptions and physical therapy plan of care.
- Treatments incorporated therapeutic exercises to maintain and restore strength, endurance and range of motion, balance activities to restore coordination and safety, neuromuscular reeducation, general reconditioning and strength training, mat activities, hands on treatment.
- Utilization of modalities, heat, cold, electrical stimulation, massage, manual therapy and exercise equipment.
Physical Therapy Assistant
5 Years 5 Months- Worked full time as PTA in private Orthopedic practice providing direct patient care under the supervision of Licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with doctor’s prescriptions and physical therapy plan of care.
- Administered treatments using therapeutic exercises and applied neuromuscular reeducation to restore strength, endurance, and range of motion; implemented balance activities for coordination and safety;
- Treatment with various modalities such as hot,cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, diathermy, whirlpool, cervical and lumbar traction, ROM, therapeutic massage and manual therapy,
Education
Associates in Science degree - Physical Therapy Assistant
Associates in Applied Science degree - Liberal Arts and Science
Skills
Orthopedic outpatient therapy
Skilled Nursing Care Rehabilitation
Hands-on therapeutic interventions
Effective treatment delivery
High-volume patient treatments
Modalities and equipment operations
Patient discharge coordination
Geriatric care
Proficient in PT documentation
In-service collaborations and training
Strong interpersonal communication
Dedicated work ethic
Reliable task management
Conscientious performer
Accomplishments
Employee of the year award in 2017, 2020 and 2023.
Certification
- New York State Certified Physical Therapy Assistant - 1986
- New York State Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant- July 1987 # 001094
Timeline
Physical Therapy Assistant
Luxor Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2016 - CurrentRead More
Physical Therapy Assistant
Water’s Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation and Nursing
07.2016 - 08.2016Read More
Physical Therapy Assistant
Woodhaven Nursing and Rehab Center of Care
05.2016 - 06.2016Read More
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Easter Seals
10.2014 - 02.2016Read More
JOB COACH and LIFE SKILLS COACH
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Southern New Jersey
10.2007 - 05.2016Read More
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Mt. Laurel Public Library
05.2004 - 09.2008Read More
Physical Therapy Assistant
Pramod Bhanti P.T. Comprehensive Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services
04.1993 - 01.1997Read More
Physical Therapy Assistant
Deborah Farrell P.T. - PC
09.1992 - 04.1993Read More
Physical Therapy Assistant
Ronald J. Fitterer R.P.T. - Long Island Back Clinic
06.1986 - 11.1991Read More
Suffolk County Community College
Associates in Applied Science degree from Liberal Arts and Science
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Suffolk County Community College
Associates in Science degree from Physical Therapy Assistant
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Employee of the year 2017, 2020 and 2023
Won employee of the year in 2017, 2020 and 2023.