Melissa Funkhouser
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 757-***-****
Email: **********@***.***
Physical Therapy Aide
RE:
My name is Melissa Funkhouser. I am a 27 year old female who recently relocated to Fayetteville from
Newport News, Virginia. I am seeking the position of Physical Therapy Aide.
I have worked in this job field for the last eight years. I worked six in a half years with Virginia Health
Rehabilitation. I also worked as a Physical Therapy Aide at Fresno Surgical Hospital in Fresno, California
for a year in a half. Virginia Health Rehab is a top notch company that provided me with excellent training.
I have a letter of recommendation to vouch for work history and skills. Fresno Surgical Hospital is an
outstanding hospital that taught me a great deal in the medical field. I believe I would be an asset to your
company and would strive to give you and the patients 110%.
Some of my qualifications include:
Ability to work schedule given (open to changes as needed)
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8 years working in Physical Therapy Clinic
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Genuine interest in helping people
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One year working as Certified Nursing Assistant
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I would like to have the opportunity to meet you and present my credentials in person. My resume will
follow this letter.
Sincerely,
Melissa Funkhouser
Melissa Funkhouser
240 Pierron Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone: 757-***-****
Email: **********@***.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking position as Physical Therapy Aide in dynamic company with growth and educational potential.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Dedicated Physical Therapy Aide offering eight years of experience. Background includes work with
pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Well versed in broad range of PT programs, treatments and modalities restoring function with injured
patients. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in patient assessment and time management.
Enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care and achieving a positive patient
outcome.
EDUCATION:
2000 2004 Diploma, Menchville High School
Health Care Specialist Program (Certified Nursing Assistant)
EMPLOYMENT:
Rehabilitation Tech (Physical Therapy Aide)
Virginia Health Rehabilitation
5/2011 5/2013 Newport News, Virginia
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Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provided physical therapy treatments and
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modalities in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Worked in inpatient and outpatient
rehabilitation departments. Communicated with MDs, RPT and other medical professionals
concerning patient status, progress and continued service needs. Documented patients’ progress
under the supervision of the PT, managed all of the minutes for PT and OT, ensured all
documentation was clear, concise, timely, accurate and complete.
Physical Therapy Aide
Fresno Surgical Hospital
9/30/2010 11/25/2011
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Provides physical therapy treatments on patients post surgery. Documentation in charts on patients
progress. Communicates with RNs and Doctors. Keeps equipment clean, bed making, ambulates,
transfers and exercises with the patients.
Rehabilitation Tech (Physical Therapy Aide)
Virginia Health Rehabilitation
5/2005 6/2010 Newport News, Virginia
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Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provided physical therapy treatments and
modalities in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Worked in inpatient and outpatient
rehabilitation departments. Communicated with MDs, RPT and other medical professionals
concerning patient status, progress and continued service needs. Documented patients’ progress
under the supervision of the PT, managed all of the minutes for PT and OT, ensured all
documentation was clear, concise, timely, accurate and complete.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Virginia Health Services
7/2005 5/2005 Newport News, Virginia
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General patient care, helping with everyday needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting, walking and
eating. Processed all necessary paperwork.