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Veronica Villa-Blais

Lavon,TX

Summary

Physical Therapist Assistant, dedicated to helping patients, and passionate about giving them the tools they need to help themselves outside of my care. Excellent interpersonal communicator and compassionate caregiver willing to work hard in any situation. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Rowlett Health And Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
  • Provided skilled therapy to patients suffering from orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions, including arthritis, dementia, COPD, and hypertension
  • Participated in patient care plan meetings with family members and social worker to discuss patient progress and discharge information
  • Collaborated with and treated alongside SLP and OT disciplines to provide care tailored to patient specific goals

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Pate Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Provided neurological rehabilitation to patients suffering from conditions such as hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, TBI, and anoxic brain injury
  • Collaborated with SLP and OT disciplines to provide care tailored to patient specific goals
  • Performed transfers with patients of all assist levels, including maximum and dependent, and utilized sara-stedy device for functional transfer training

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Achieve Physical Therapy And Performance
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Worked with patients suffering from conditions such as chronic pain, shoulder pathologies, THA, sports injuries, and post-COVID syndrome
  • Utilized manual therapy, including joint mobilization, instrument assisted STM, and percussion
  • Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy patients

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Advanced Health And Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • One-one skilled therapy to patients suffering from orthopedic, neurological, and respiratory conditions, including arthritis, dementia, and COPD
  • Routinely performed diagnostic exams to assess patients progress towards goals
  • Collaborated with and treated alongside SLP and OT disciplines to provide care tailored to patient specific goals

Behavioral Therapist

Centria Autism ABA
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided in-home applied behavioral analysis therapy to pediatric clients with autism spectrum disorders
  • Reviewed evaluations provided by BCBA to design and implement appropriate behavior intervention programs
  • Organized social activities to help patients apply new skills in public settings

Education

Associate’s Program -

Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX
04.2023

Bachelor’s Science - Kinesiology - Emphasis, Physical Therapy

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05.2020

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
04.2023

Basic Life Support CPR Certification

American Heart Association
04.2022

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Policy Implementation
  • Time Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Patient Advocacy

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Rowlett Health And Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Pate Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 03.2023

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Achieve Physical Therapy And Performance
01.2023 - 02.2023

Student Physical Therapist Assistant

Advanced Health And Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - 11.2022

Behavioral Therapist

Centria Autism ABA
05.2020 - 08.2021

Associate’s Program -

Concorde Career College

Bachelor’s Science - Kinesiology - Emphasis, Physical Therapy

University of Arkansas

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Basic Life Support CPR Certification

American Heart Association
Veronica Villa-Blais