Physical Therapist Assistant
Resume:
James A. Young
***** ******** ****, *** *-A* Punta Gorda, Fl 33983
Phone: 315-***-**** accj9e@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To secure a position as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
Education
Associate of Science: Physical Therapy
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Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, Colorado: December 2006
•Physical Therapist Technician Certification
Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, Texas: November 2001
Professional Profile
Physical Therapist Assistant:
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Provide physical therapy services to individual patients and small groups of patients
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under the direction of an on-site physical therapist.
Maintain patient medical records electronically.
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Display a working knowledge of use and maintenance of equipment in the rehabilitation
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and treatment areas of the clinic including but not limited to Hi-Lo Tables, E-Stim Units,
Iontophoresis, and Mechanical Traction Units.
Display a working knowledge and competence in various rehabilitative techniques to
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include but not limited to post-op protocols, manual massage therapies, and activities of
daily living.
HIPPA, JCAHO, and Medicare compliant (to include proper billing for provided
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services).
Clinical Administrator:
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Perform in-office administrative duties and support for physical therapists working in the
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field.
Maintain patient records (electronic and paper forms), ensure all prescriptions and
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700/701s are signed by prescribing medical doctors, maintain HR files for active
employees, and authorize patient primary and secondary medical insurances.
Maintain and create data log sheets to include but not limited to daily patient intake, daily
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patient visits performed by individual therapists, and therapist schedule availability.
Physical Therapist Technician [Military PTA]:
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o Treatment and Rehabilitation:
Supervise and administer Physical Therapy to approximately 1,600 patients per
month.
Instruct a wide variety of patients in rehabilitative exercise programs to include
orthopedic and sports medicine, aerobics, functional weight lifting/nautilus,
functional knee and ankle program, pelvic stabilization, and aquatic exercise.
Perform evaluations of patients and establish realistic treatment goals with
minimal therapist supervision.
Recognized repeatedly for outstanding performance with multiple additional
assignments.
Selected ahead of contemporaries for various additional assignments.
Supervision and Clinic Management:
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Supervise clinic rehabilitation and modalities sections.
Treat various patients to include but not limited to non-operative, pre-operative
and post-operative orthopedic patients.
Train incoming PTA’s, student PTA’s, trainees, and volunteers.
Order clinic supplies and equipment.
Monitor clinic for general safety, security, and maintenance.
Received multiple awards for exceptional performance.
Created various clinic/patient training aids (brace presentation, modalities
manual, and handouts).
Aided in the establishment of a more efficient method of managing patient’s
medical records in-clinic.
Work History
• Physical Therapist Assistant, Action Physical Therapy, Lake Worth, FL
Oct 2012 – May 2013
• Physical Therapist Assistant, 5 Star Quality Care at the Barrington Terrace, Boynton Beach, FL
July 2011 – Oct 2012
• Physical Therapist Assistant, Rehab Solutions LLC, Boynton Beach, FL
April 2009 - January 2011
• Physical Therapist Assistant, CORA Rehabilitation Clinics, Daytona Beach, FL
March 2008 - April 2009
• Physical Therapist Assistant, U.S. Army, Fort Drum, NY
November 2007 - March 2008
• Physical Therapist Assistant, CORA Rehabilitation Clinics, Delray Beach, FL
June 2007 - October 2007
• Physical Therapist Assistant, One to One Physical Therapy & Aquatics, Delray Beach, FL
March 2007 - June 2007
• Clinical Administrator, Rehab Solutions LLC, Boynton Beach, FL
July 2006 - March 2007
• Physical Therapist Technician, U.S. Army, Fort Drum, NY
December 2001 - July 2005
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