LaChelle N. Graziano
Newport News, VA 23602
Cell Phone: 757-***-****
Email: ab1ogp@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
with your clinic.
Skills
. Proficient in EMR system
. Knowledgeable and skilled in treatment of TMJ dysfunctions
. Proficient in measuring/fitting patients for compression stockings
. Skilled in manual therapy techniques
. Able to provide compassionate/empathetic care to all patients
. APTA credentialed clinical instructor
. CPR certified for health professionals
Professional Experience
August 2009- Present Tidewater Physical Therapy Inc, Hampton and
Williamsburg, Virginia
. Outpatient Physical Therapy-
. Managed a daily caseload of 15-20 patients on average.
. Assistant to 3-4 DPT's
. Consulted regularly with supervising PT(s)
. Delegated responsibly to support staff
. Clinical instructor to 2 PTA students after becoming credentialed
. Create individualized TE and Home exercise programs for patients to
improve health and wellness
. Assisted in management and progression of work hardening programs for
Worker's Compensation patients
. Responsible for company bi-weekly status reports for Worker's Comp
patients.
. Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as
back pain, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, joint replacements,
SIJ dysfunctions, and strokes.
. Responsible for the fitting/ordering of Juzo compression stocking for
patients
. Proficient with intervention techniques including; manual therapy,
therapeutic exercise, physical modalities and home programs.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
March-June 2009 Clinical Internship III Tidewater Physical Therapy. Hayes
VA
. Outpatient Physical Therapy.
. Progressed treatment plans for patients with primarily
orthopedic diagnoses.
. Intervention techniques included manual therapy, therapeutic
exercise, modalities and home programs.
. Provided detailed documentation to support billing and need for
skilled physical therapy.
. Proficient with documenting using EMR system. Consulted
regularly with supervising PT.
. Delegated appropriately to clinical support staff. Demonstrated
competence with acute, chronic and complex patients.
. Provided patient and family education necessary for success with
rehab as well as prevention from future injury.
. Presented Inservice on Dynamic Knee Valgus to provide
information regarding identification of condition and treatment.
December 2008-January 2009 Clinical Internship II Dominion Physical
Therapy. Newport News VA
. Outpatient Physical Therapy.
. Provided physical therapy for a variety of patients and
diagnoses.
. Responsibilities included progressing plan of care, billing and
documentation of therapy services.
. Supported policy and procedures of the outpatient facility.
. Corresponded with referring doctors and medical offices.
. Introduced to manual therapy techniques related to SI
dysfunction and correction.
. Presented Inservice on Spinal Stabilization for SI Dysfunction
to provide education to clinical staff in use of spinal
stabilization techniques and exercise for further correction of
chronic SI dysfunction.
August-September 2008 Clinical Internship I The Gardens at Warwick
Forest. Newport News VA
. Skilled Nursing Facility.
. Provided physical therapy for a predominantly geriatric
population including rehabilitation for patients with joint
replacements, general debilitation and neuromuscular diseases.
. Introduced to billing procedures and documentation for therapy
services.
. Presented Inservice on Dandy Walker Syndrome to educate clinical
staff about the neurological disease and effects of physical,
occupational and speech therapy as treatment for patients of
disease.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2005-Present Customer Service Representative, APAC Customer Services.
Newport News VA
Provide quality customer service via tele-services for
United Postal Services. Track packages and initiate
investigations for lost and damaged packages. Provide
resolutions for customers that may have experienced
unsatisfactory service from the company. Assist with
supervision of staff of 20 or more agents. Educate staff and
customers on policy and procedures of company.
2003-2005 Sales Associate and Manager, Bahama Mama's Tanning Salon.
Newport News VA
Provided customer service including setting up new client
accounts and instruction on the use of equipment. Regulated
the tanning beds via computer system. Marketing and sales of
tanning packages and products. Responsibilities also included
supervising staff, managing cash receipts and bank deposits
EDUCATION
September 2007-July 2009 Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Medical Careers Institute. Newport News VA
August 2003-September 2005 Thomas Nelson Community College. Hampton
VA
June 2003 Advanced Studies Diploma. Denbigh High School. Newport
News VA