Vanessa Curley
Physical Therapist Assistant
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Patient focused Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience in neurological impairments and disabilities, orthopedics, and cardiology. Driven to make a difference in my community through providing physical therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Treatments provided in home, acute care, and rehabilitation settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Orange Grove Center
Chattanooga, TN
03.2013 - Current
- Treating individuals with various disabilities including but not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Autism spectrum disorders, Spina Bifida.
- Communicate collaboratively with parents, conservators, and caregivers in providing appropriate therapeutic approaches.
- Leadership role as lead therapist for receiving all work calls and delegating and handling emergencies when Physical Therapist was unavailable.
- Facilitate effective communication in Physician and orthotic appointments with concern to the patient's progress, and outcomes.
- Train and Instruct Direct Support Staff in caring for individuals within day to day routine in home setting with positioning equipment, Orthotics, functional mobility, and safety.
- Document treatments and performance according to policy and agency guidelines.
- Provide Wheelchair fabrication, quality repair, and Power chair programming.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Parkridge Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
08.2000 - 02.2012
- Proficiently provided therapy services for patient's with a diverse range of treatment needs: orthopedic conditions and surgeries, cva and various neurological disorders (NDT trained) , amputee, spinal cord injuries, cancer, geriatric general weakness, and cardiac care.
- Delivered therapeutic procedures involving strengthening/stretching exercises, dynamic balance training exercises, many modalities, ambulatory functional activities using various assistive devices.
- Restructured our cardiac care protocol on the acute cardiac unit after completing extensive CHF training.
- Devised and created a lift team plan for improving safety within our hospital. receiving an award.
- Charted appropriate FIM scores, completed billing and documented daily notes in timely manner.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN 08.1999 - 05.2001
Skills
Strong work ethic * Effective Communication * Efficient Time Management and Organization * Critical Thinking * Compassionate active listener * Flexible working with pediatric, adult, and Geriatric population - 10 years Acute Hospital , Rehab,Skilled, and Home Health Experience
undefinedCertification
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, CPR Certification
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Orange Grove Center
03.2013 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Parkridge Hospital
08.2000 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Chattanooga State Community College
08.1999 - 05.2001
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, CPR Certification
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