Assistant Physical Therapist

MERLIN HUICI

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Miami, FL *****

***********@*****.***

786-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

To obtain a Physical Therapist Assistant position and utilize my experience and skills for the successful completion of each job

task.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Miami Dade College, Miami, Fl

Associate in Science in Physical Therapy Assistant, Aug 2013

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/PRACTICUM

Palmetto General Hospital, Miami, Fl, May 2013- June 2013

• Conducted several manual therapy techniques directed and supervised by the physical therapists.

• Performed deep tissue, friction and lymphatic massage to orthopedic patients.

• Gait trained CVA and various neurologically impaired patients.

• Assisted in the development of treatment plans and Modified specific treatments in accordance with the patient status.

Carpe Diem Academy, Miami, Fl, Jan 2013- Mar 2013

• Developed activities and outings that inspired cognitive and social stimulation in developmentally delayed pediatric

patients (Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy)

• Assisted students with performance of daily activities, recreational developmental milestones in a playful land

enthusiastic manner.

• Provided therapy, classroom and home programs and alternatives for students under the supervision of a Physical

Therapist.

Back In Motion, Miami, Fl, Sep 2012- Oct 2012

• Assisted patients with mobility and transfer skills as well as therapeutic exercises

• Administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and modality treatments, such

as ultrasound, hot packs, paraffin

• Restored function for patients and prevented/lessened disabilities following disease or profound injury (including loss of

limb, stroke).

KEY STRENGTHS AND SKILLS

• Develop rapport with patients and family

• Identified patient needs and astutely determined there priorities

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and various types of healthcare databases

• Bilingual: English and Spanish

• Clinical experience in acute, pediatric and outpatient orthopedic settings.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program

• CPR certified, American Heart Association, valid through May, 2014

• Graduated with Highest Honor

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• MDC Women Health Fair: Plantar Fasciitis Prevention 2013

• MDC Health Fair 2012

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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