Tonya Lynch
Ruskin
Summary
Experienced Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience in skilled nursing facility rehabilitation, home health, and special needs populations. Adept at delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, monitoring progress, and supporting post-acute recovery. Highly experienced in gait training, strengthening, restorative care, and interdisciplinary communication. Conversational in Spanish.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN PTA
Aviata / Tender Touch
01.2023 - Current
- Currently PRN providing restorative and rehabilitative PT services in an SNF.
PRN PTA
Optima Synergy LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Deliver home therapy sessions, document progress, and educate patients/caregivers.
PRN PTA
Florida Rehability
01.2018 - Current
- Provide patient-centered therapy services in home health settings.
PRN PTA
Careapy LLC Home Health
01.2018 - Current
- Conduct therapy sessions, monitor patient progress, and maintain EMR documentation.
PRN PTA
Genesis / Harborview
01.2011 - Current
- Deliver skilled physical therapy interventions in skilled nursing facility environments.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Traveler
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Completed multistate travel assignments in FL, TN, and TX across diverse rehab environments.
PTA
CareSouth Home Health
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Delivered home-based therapy for medically complex and mobility-limited patients.
PTA
Special Needs, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Provided therapy for developmentally disabled clients, attended IEP meetings, and facilitated community re-entry.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Hahnemann University
Philadelphia, PA01.1993
Skills
- Skilled Nursing Facility Rehabilitation
- Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Therapy
- Gait Training & Balance Reeducation
- Therapeutic Exercises & Functional Mobility
- Fall Prevention & Safety Techniques
- Manual Therapy & Modalities
- Critical Thinking
- Patient & Caregiver Education
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- EMR Systems: Axxess, Kinnser, Kantime, Therapy Boss, HCHB, McKesson
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
- CPR Certification
- Home Health Rehabilitation Experience
- SNF & LTC Therapy Specialist
Languages
Conversational in Spanish
Timeline
PRN PTA
Aviata / Tender Touch
01.2023 - Current
PRN PTA
Optima Synergy LLC
01.2019 - Current
PRN PTA
Florida Rehability
01.2018 - Current
PRN PTA
Careapy LLC Home Health
01.2018 - Current
PRN PTA
Genesis / Harborview
01.2011 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Traveler
01.2009 - 01.2011
PTA
CareSouth Home Health
01.2006 - 01.2008
PTA
Special Needs, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
Hahnemann University