Physical Therapy Assistant

Beth A. Gist

*** ***** ***** ******, *******, VA 23434

Home: 757-***-**** - Cell: 757-***-****: *******@*******.***

Professional Summary

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant with eight years clinical experience providing skilled, aquatic, orthopedic, and

sports-oriented physical therapy services.

Core Qualifications

• Skilled and outpatient experience • Strong medical ethic

• Strong orthopedic background • Professional bedside manner

• CPR/BLS certified • Patient/family focused

• Aquatic certified • Computerized charting

Experience

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

July 2005 to Current

Sentara Obici – Suffolk, VA

• Provided patients with exercises, massage, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold

packs, traction and ultrasound, among other assigned duties.

• Monitored and documented patient treatments and their response.

• Implemented the execution of daily physical therapy treatment programs following a Plan of Care

developed by a Physical Therapist for successful outcomes to restore patient mobility, function and

independence.

• Consistently maintained over 100% productivity levels.

• Maintained a full patient load, while still providing quality Physical Therapy services and ensuring the

safety and well-being of patients.

• Provided aquatic therapy services to patients (Aquatic certified since 2009).

• Promoted to Team Leader in 2009, leading a staff of 2 PT's, 1 PT tech, 1 ATC, and 1 Operations

Coordinator.

• Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring Patient Safety Goals were followed, policies

and procedures were properly implemented, and required documentation was complete and

accurate.

• Developed and produced all office flyer material for marketing purposes for the facility.

• Maintained records for Quality Assurance purposes, including facility emergency plans, policies and

procedures manual, monthly unit inspections, and chart audits.

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

January 2005 to July 2005

Chesapeake Healthcare – Chesapeake, VA

• Implemented the execution of daily physical therapy treatment programs following a Plan of Care

developed by a Physical Therapist.

• Encouraged patient participation in tasks and therapies designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance

independence and productivity following illness or injury, primarily serving a geriatric population.

• Determined appropriate Physical Therapy services, made adjustments as necessary to POC and

planned for patient discharge when ready.

Education

Athens Technical College 2004

Athens, GA, United States

Physical Therapy Assistant

Associates Degree in Applied Technology

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member 2002-2004

• Graduated with a 4.0 GPA

• Member of Student Council

University of Florida 1992

Gainesville, FL, United States

Health Related Professions

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences

Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification through American Heart Association

• Aquatic Therapy Certification through Aquatic Therapy and Rehab

Institute

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