KRISTEN H. KOWAL, PTA

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Bellbrook, OH 45305

469-***-****

ac9jhn@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, California

Associate of Applied Science, 1990

Major: Physical Therapist Assistant Technology

San Diego State University, San Diego, California

Bachelor of Science, 1987

Major: Athletic Training

Ohio Physical Therapist Assistant License, Current

California Physical Therapist Assistant License, Current

CPR Certification, Current

First Aid Certification, Current

PROFESSIONAL Life Care Hospitals, Miamisburg, OH

Physical Therapist Assistant, 2015- Current

• treat a wide variety of patients with a fragile medical status due to hemodialysis, ventilator, and over all medical status.

• Accommodating, innovating and flexible with staff to facilitate improvement with patient goals.

BACKGROUND Good Samaritan Society, Denton, TX (Texas license expired)

Physical Therapist Assistant, 2010

• treat wide variety of patients in a skilled nursing setting including patients in different levels of rehabilitation

• set up and organized physical therapy department and documentation

Alvarado Hospital, San Diego Rehabilitation Institute, San Diego, California

Physical Therapist Assistant, 1990-2002

• treatment of patients in cardiac rehab, joint replacement, wound care, pre-natal exercise program, arthritis education classes, general debility, post surgical

• mentor and clinical instructor for physical therapist assistant students

• set up daily patient schedules and entered billing charges

Santee Physical Therapy, Santee, California

Physical Therapist Technican, 1987-1988

• patient care treatments under the supervision of a physical therapist including: electrical stimulation, TENS units, hot packs, cold packs, ultrasound and pelvic/cervical traction. Answered phones and set up appointments.

Doctor D.D. Fullbright, San Diego, California

Front Office Clerk, 1986-87

• responsible for all office duties including answering phones, setting appointments and ordering supplies (eyeglasses and contacts)

• Volunteer teaching in children's ministry class.

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