Carol Wetzel

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717-***-**** ac4i2w@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Penn State University, Mont Alto, PA August 2007 – August 2009

• Associate of Science – Physical Therapy Assistant

• GPA – 3.85

• Dean’s List all four semesters

• Graduated with High Distinction

• Chosen by Faculty to serve as Student Instructor in Physiology and Kinesiology

• Coursework includes Clinical Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Exercise, Pathology

Penn State University, University Park, PA September 1979 – December 1983

• Bachelor of Science – Special Education

• University’s Honors Program in each of four years of attendance

• Student teaching in both institutional settings and public school classrooms

• Summer break work at camps for special needs children

SKILLS

Provides patients with individualized instruction and feedback regarding therapeutic

exercise, ambulation, and safe transfers.

• Collaborates with all therapy staff regarding patient status, alternative approaches, and goals

• Experience in both acute care and rehabilitation settings.

• Skilled in collecting and integrating patient data and documentation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Carlisle, PA November 2009 – July 2017

Physical Therapy Assistant

• Followed treatment plans established by physical therapist’s evaluation.

• Worked toward maximizing functional mobility with patients admitted to an acute care hospital

setting.

• Conducted weekly pre-surgery education sessions with patients having elective surgeries to

include knee and hip replacements.

• Presented monthly orientation sessions on workplace ergonomics for new employees.

• Attended daily multidisciplinary meetings to discuss and determine patient discharge needs.

• Worked closely with other disciplines including occupational, speech, and respiratory

therapies as well as case management, nursing, and physicians.

• Educated patients and family members on the benefits of mobility and home exercise

programs

Gettysburg Middle School, Gettysburg, PA August 1983 – June 2006

Learning Support Instructor

• Taught reading, writing, math, and study skills to small groups in grades seven through nine.

• Co-taught science and social studies curriculum in regular classrooms.

• Completed graduate coursework in areas of reading and study/learning strategies.

• Wrote individual educational plans for each child; documented weekly, monthly, and yearly

progress; conducted regular meetings with parents and team teachers.

• Led several workshops on identification, assessment, and evaluation of children with learning

disabilities and attention deficit disorder.

• Served as Department Chairperson of Special Education personnel for two years.

• Served as Student Council Advisor for two years.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter December 2016 – July 2017

Franklin County Therapeutic Riding Center June 2008 – November 2009

Chambersburg Hospital February 2007 - June 2008

St. Luke Lutheran Church June 2004 – Aug. 2006

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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