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Tracy Hernandez

Pasadena,MD

Summary

Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering 17 years of experience working in patient-focused settings in skilled nursing and outpatient facilities. Exceptional experience working with geriatric population. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Powerback Rehabilitation
Baltimore, MD
12.2021 - 02.2024
  • Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
  • Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
  • Worked with physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving patient function.
  • Instructed patients on how to use assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers.
  • Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to attain safe and clean working environment.
  • Attended client care conferences to provide information to other team members.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Gambrills, MD
09.2008 - 06.2021
  • Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
  • Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.
  • Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
  • Provided physical therapy treatments to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Maintained positive interaction with facilities and clients, enhancing client relations.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Baltimore Sports Rehab
Gambrills, MD
09.2007 - 08.2008
  • Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
  • Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.
  • Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
  • Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress including notes from sessions and outcomes achieved during treatment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
05-2007

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Strength Training
  • Treatment Implementation
  • Communication

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Powerback Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 02.2024

Physical Therapist Assistant

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
09.2008 - 06.2021

Physical Therapist Assistant

Baltimore Sports Rehab
09.2007 - 08.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Anne Arundel Community College
Tracy Hernandez