MARK R GRAHAM

**** ***** *****, ****** ****, FL *2073 ~ H: 904-***-**** ~ C: 904-***-**** ~ acd35i@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic Physical Therapist Assistant dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a

member of a multidisciplinary case-management team.

SKILLS

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PTA licensed, #PTA24790 20 years of Massage Therapy

• Adaptive to changing environments experience

• • 7 years of teaching experience

Patient-focused therapy

• • Strong mechanical aptitude

Able to resolve conflicts and solve problems

• Excel in one-on-one interactions

WORK HISTORY

Physical Therapy Assistant (Internship), 05/2013 to 10/2013

Brooks Rehabilitation – St. Augustine, FL

• Performed services planned, delegated and supervised by the physical therapist.

• Provided skilled physical therapy interventions within the therapy scope of practices, standard of care and as

ordered on the plan of care and in compliance with physician orders.

• Promoted and provided patient/family caregiver education

Massage Therapist, 12/1989 to 08/2010

Self-employed – Jacksonville, FL

• Built and maintained clientele of massage therapy patients.

• Provided out-calls for therapeutic massage at clients' homes, offices and sporting events.

Massage Therapy Instructor, 01/2006 to 05/2007

Florida Metropolitan University – Jacksonville, FL

• Increased performance scores of students to 82% pass rate for national board exam.

• Taught all aspects of massage therapy to an average of 20 participants per class.

• Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all students.

Program Director, Massage Therapy, 02/2003 to 12/2005

Sanford Brown Institute – Jacksonville, FL

• Initiated rollout of new massage therapy educational program.

• Provided technical knowledge and advice to Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

(ACICS).

• Hired, trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program.

• Successfully planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program.

Massage Therapy Instructor, 03/2000 to 02/2003

Heritage Institute – Jacksonville, FL

• Assisted in developing mentoring and tutoring program for students' professional development.

• Taught students all aspects of massage therapy.

Massage Therapist, 03/1993 to 11/1996

Warfield Chiropractic – Orange Park, FL

• Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

• Assessed and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute back and neck pain, strains,

sprains, and injuries from accidents.

EDUCATION

Associate of Science: Physical Therapy Assistant, 2013

Florida State College at Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL

• Successfully completed PTA Curriculum with GPA of 3.9.

• Completed 4 months of clinical internship at one inpatient and one outpatient facility.

Massage Therapy Certificate of Completion : 1989

Jacksonville School of Massage - Jacksonville, FL

CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, License #PTA24790

• Licensed Massage Therapist, License #MA10107 - Retired

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