Kara Sands PTA MA/RI
Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720
Tel: 774-***-**** Email: ac7rz4@r.postjobfree.com
Profile I have 20yrs of experience as a PTA working with the elderly, out patient, patients with Alzheimer's, and home care. I am a team oriented person and look forward to being part of the team. Job Objective To obtain a challenging career and work in a dynamic environment.
Education Massasoit State College Sep 1993 ~ Jun 1995 Associates Degree Science
Experience Paragon Rehabilitation Nov 2015 ~ Present Program Director of Rehab
I am responsible for providing therapy services
including assessment as applicable, treatment
planning and therapeutic interventions in an
interdisciplinary environment consistent with the
discipline's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. I am also accountable for and
contribute to program development, quality
improvement, problem solving, community education, and productivity enhancement in a flexible
interdisciplinary fashion.
Preferred Therapy Solutions Jul 2013 ~ Present
PTA
Coply of Stoughton Jul 2012 ~ Present
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Sundance Jun 2012 ~ Jul 2013
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Physicians Healthcare Nov 2011 ~ Jul 2012
PTA
Long meadow of Taunton Jun 2010 ~ Nov 2011
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Preferred Therapy Solutions Sep 2008 ~ Jun 2010
PTA
Genesis Healthcare Nov 1998 ~ Sep 2008
PTA
Skills Physical Therapist Assistant specializing in W/C positioning, cardiac, total hip replacement, knee replacement, CVA management, bracing for LE, electro therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, shortwave diathermy, ACP certified, GEM certified, and dementia training certified.
Software: Casambra, Point Click, Ames, ROX, Optima Rehab and Optima Therapy.