SHANIQUA JEFFERS, PTA
Commerce Township, MI 48382
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Personable and outgoing Physical Therapist Assistant with the ability to build positive rapport with patients, families and colleagues. Skilled in treating and educating in both outpatient and inpatient
settings. Recognized for working well in a team environments, as well as independently. Empathetic to the needs of patients, while able to motive and encourage progression.
EDUCATION
South University Royal Palm Beach
Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assisting 6/2016
Palm Beach State College Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Associate of Arts 12/2012
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
MI State Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
BLS / CPR – Healthcare Provider
SKILLS
Rehab Optima and PT Practice Pro documentation software, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
EXPERIENCE
Physical Therapy Assistant Intern Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2016
Heartland Prosperity Farms
Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center
Performed various TherEx techniques and activities increasing ROM, endurance, strength and ADLs
Provided patients and families with education on proper body mechanics, safety and HEP
Re-assessed patients and carried out plan of care as developed by Physical Therapist
Monitored and documented vital signs before, during and after treatment
Modalities including E-stim, ultrasound, cryotherapy and thermotherapy
Measurements and tests including MMT, goniometric and Tinetti
Responsible for case load of at least 8 patients on a daily basis
Gait and balance training with and without assistive devices
Completed daily SOAP notes and documentation
AFFILIATION AND MEMBERSHIP
APTA – American Physical Therapy Association