Lucy Escobar, PTA

**** ***** ***

Folsom, CA ****0

Phone: 916-***-****

Email: acqhpy@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE To secure a full-time position in a facility closer to home after doing some travel therapy. I am a team player and dedicated to delivering quality care and achieving good patient outcomes. Bilingual (fluent Spanish).

QUALIFICATIONS 25+ years of experience. Areas of strength in stroke rehab, orthopedic acute post-op surgery rehab, geriatric conditioning/strengthening, and balance training. Various clinical settings including Skilled Nursing, Transitional Care Hospitals, Acute Hospitals, Outpatient Clinics, and Pediatric.

EDUCATION Cerritos College - Norwalk, CA Associates of Science, PTA

Level 1 PNF training and Level 1 NDT training for adults and children.

Current CPR/BLS certification

REFERENCES Michael Votta, RPT, Director of Rehab 916-***-****

Adam Stepian, PTA 916-***-****

Renae S., Staff Developer 916-***-****

Eunice Agulto, SLP 916-***-****

EMPLOYMENT

2/14-6/14 Burger Rehabilitation Folsom, CA

Accepted permanent position with Burger at same three facilities with travel

assignment with Ardor Healthcare. Left due to injury.

11/13-2/14 Ardor Healthcare Coral Springs, FL

Traveling position in a Skilled nursing facility located in Modesto, Turlock area.

New contract facilities with Burger Rehab covered three bldgs.

Position was treating generally deconditioned patients, some acute Rehab, and

orthopedic cases as well. Multiple transitional staff members until fully staffed.

09/13-11/13 ANG Home Healthcare Folsom, CA

Working with recovering Orthopedic, cardiac,neuro patients in their home to restore

the highest quality of life/ function possible. Provided Family education and

training to assist and facilitate on-going recovery. Left because there was a

decline in patients and needed more consistent work. Good experience.

06/10 – 09/13 Rosewood Post-Acute Rehab Center Carmichael, CA

Working under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, carried out the established treatment plans as ordered. Worked alongside team members to implement, review, revise and facilitate the progress of individual PT treatment programs. Communicated regularly with MDs, PAs, and Social Services in weekly multi-disciplinary rehab meetings. Performed daily treatments, maintaining greater than 90% productivity and completed computerized billing using KNS and REHAB OPTIMA system.

06/09 – 06/10 Career Staff Unlimited, Registry Multiple Locations

Completed treatments as directed by RPT in various geriatric care facilities. Participated in weekly rehab meetings. Attended nursing care plan meetings and assisted with family discharge planning. Provided family training in proper safety with all types of functional transfers. Completed daily documentation and submitted billing paperwork. 06/08 – 05/09 ONR, INC Multiple Locations

Worked in multiple skilled nursing facilities. Completed treatments as established by RPT. Attended nursing care plan meetings and assisted with family discharge planning. Provided family training in proper safety with all types of functional transfers. Completed daily documentation and submitted billing paperwork. Maintained communication with the nursing staff on patient status, any safety concerns, and noted any needs to monitor patient.

01/07 – 06/08 Career Staff Unlimited Multiple Locations

Worked in multiple skilled nursing facilities. Completed treatments as established by RPT. Attended nursing care plan meetings and assisted with family discharge planning. Provided family training in proper safety with all types of functional transfers. Completed daily documentation and submitted billing paperwork. Maintained communication with the nursing staff on patient status, any safety concerns, and noted any needs to monitor patient.

10/05 - 12/06 Platinum Select Staffing, Inc. Multiple Locations

As a traveling PTA, worked in various clinical settings including an outpatient clinic, an acute in-patient hospital, multiple skilled nursing centers, and a freestanding in-patient acute rehab facility. Provided treatments as directed in the Physical Therapist Evaluation. Followed the established goals with appropriate focus on functional need. Attended rehab and family meetings to provide input on patients’ progress and status. Maintained daily documentation of all treatments given.

09/04 -10/05 Verdugo Vista Healthcare Center La Crescenta, CA

Carried out patient treatments. Participated in weekly rehab meetings. Attended nursing care plan meetings and assisted with family discharge planning. Provided family training in proper safety with all types of functional transfers. Completed daily documentation and submitted billing paperwork. Maintained communication with the nursing staff on patient status, any safety concerns, and noted any needs to monitor patient.

04/01 - 09/04 Interface Rehab, Inc. Santa Ana, CA

Provided physical therapy treatments as outlined by RPT. Maintained daily documentation of treatment with patients’ progress. Daily billing and bi-monthly billing completed. Communicated with the corporate office daily regarding staffing needs and scheduling needs, new admissions, and any facility concerns. Participated in all facility required meetings. Remained on staff on a per-diem basis until 2004.

1998 – 2001 White Memorial Medical Center Los Angeles, Ca.

Worked on all units, including ICU, Med-Surge, In and Outpatient Pediatrics, Adult Day Care Center, and Acute Rehab Unit. Attended and participated in all Rehab staff meetings, Home Evaluations, Staff in-services, and continuing education training courses as offered by the facility.

1988 – 2001 Interface Rehabilitation, Inc. Santa Ana, CA

Carried out treatment plans as ordered by RPT. Completed daily documentation of treatments and billing logs. Communicated with the corporate office regarding staffing, new admissions, and all recent discharges.

1988 – 1992 Matos Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic West Covina, CA

Gained experience in new modalities, manual techniques, and progressive conditioning equipment. Received specialized training from facility owners/practicing Orthopedic surgeons in the treatment of knee reconstruction, spinal surgeries, upper extremities reconstruction, and cervical repair. Treatment emphasis on strengthening, stretching, and pre-surgical therapy to improve patient outcomes. Provided Body Mechanics classes for patients returning to work. Treated pediatric patients with various conditions, including spinal deformities, broken legs/arms, and sports injuries.

1985 – 1987 Rio Hondo Convalescent Center Montebello, CA

Carried out patient treatments as directed by PT. Completed daily documentation, trained nursing assistants in proper transfer techniques, proper positioning in wheelchair and in bed. Completed daily billing and communicated with the Physical Therapist. Participated in establishing an RNA program-providing assistance, training, and written instructions as directed by the Physical Therapist.

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