Assistant Physical Therapist

Monique E. Dixon PTA, LAT/ATC, CSCS

**** **** ******* *****, ***** 78154

Cell: 210-***-**** - ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic Physical Therapist Assistant dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team.

SKILLS

Patient-focused therapy

Implementation of Sports Performance program for injured athletes

Post Rehab fitness programs for general and geriatric populations

Use of Modalities

Patient exercise instruction and education

Manual Therapy and massage

Work History

04/2016 to present

Physical Therapist Assistant- Foreman Therapy Services-7616 LBJ Freeway, #640, Dallas, Texas

Home health therapy services

Monitor and record patient progress in response to therapy.

Educate patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Plan and administer a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Teach patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.

Teach patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.

Plan individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

10/2013 to 04/2016

Physical Therapist Assistant- NE Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - 18707 Hardy Oak Blvd, Suite 415, San Antonio, Texas

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.

01/2011 to 07/2013

Physical Therapist Assistant Reliant Rehab – Remarkab1e Rehabilitation 1339 Eastwood Drive Seguin, Texas

Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, functional capacity.

06/2010 to 05/2011

Physical Therapist Assistant Sports Medicine Associates San Antonio – 21 Spurs Lane San Antonio, Texas

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.

Taught patients uses of, braces, canes, and crutches.

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Administered massages and traction to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.

Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function. Designed and implemented Sports performance exercises for Return to Play program for the injured athletes.

Education

1991

Bachelor of Science: Allied Careers: Sports Medicine/ Athletic Training

California State University Fresno - 5241 N. Maple Ave Fresno, California

2010

Associate of Arts: Physical Therapist Assistant

St Phillips College - 1801 Martin Luther King Drive San Antonio, Texas

Affiliations

National Athletic Training Association (NATA)

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Certifications

Licensed and National Certified Athletic Trainer (LAT/ATC)

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

CPR certified

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