Physical Therapist Assistant

PAT SORIA

PO Box ****, Visalia, Ca. *****

Cell: 805-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Seek the Challenging Position of Physical Therapist Assistant

A highly talented Physical Therapist Assistant with huge experience in assisting the physical therapist in the provision of physical therapy, and providing intervention; sometimes modifying an intervention in accordance with changes in patient/client status and within the scope of the plan of care that has been established by the physical therapist.

Summary of Qualifications

More than 25 years experience, more than 15 years in skilled nursing

Remarkable knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods and their application in an educational environment.

Great skills in providing a variety of treatments.

Profound ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Exceptional ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.

Exceptional ability to understand the role of therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment.

Proven sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress.

Uncommon ability to recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs & reports to therapist

Professional Experience

Westgate Gardens, Visalia, CA 2007 - Present

Physical Therapist Assistant

Perform age appropriate competency skills with respect to individual patient's problems.

Assisted in scheduling and utilization of planner on Casamba

Consistently report to physical therapist, patient progress/status to allow for updated of goals and modifications by physical therapist of treatment program.

Consistently meet patient care productivity standard for position.

Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.

Utilize support personnel (aides, senior aides,) when appropriate and available.

Actively support and participate in cross coverage efforts in the division. Assist physical therapist's assessment of the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regard to age, level of understanding & emotional status.

Assist physical therapist in utilizing appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately.

Ensure that patient/family understands when and how to receive further treatment.

Perform all required data collection for the department accurately and within expected time frame.

Ensure patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.

Ensure notes are concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards.

Ensure oral reporting is clear, concise, relevant, and timely.

Home Savings Mortgage, Visalia, CA 2005 - 2007

Mortgage Advisor

Originate mortgages for home purchases and refinance

Meet all potential borrows

Qualify borrowers under current lending guidelines

Review and analyze loan transaction packages for preliminary

approval according to underwriting guidelines

Assemble all required documentation for processing and underwriting

on each file

Follow up on all present and past clients

Maintain a client data base for future contact

Actively solicited mortgage loans through self-

promotion and development of marketing strategies

Beneficial, Visalia, CA 2003 – 2005

Produce incremental revenue through outbound sales calls and inbound leads

Setting up appointments

Meet all potential borrowers

Review and analyze loan transaction packages for preliminary approval

Assemble all required documentation for processing and underwriting on each file

Follow up on all present and past clients

Maintain a client data base for future clients

Actively solicited mortgage loans

No PTA positions available, so studied and received Real Estate License, while taking care of parents 2002 - 2007

Accomplishments

Coordinated with Administrator and facilitated Wii Therapy

Program for Rehab Dept.

Organized and Streamlined ordering of equipment for Dept.

Fluent in Spanish

Education and Professional Training

Certified CPR

Licensed by the State of CA as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensure Requirements, Delta Community College, CA

Physical Therapy Assistant License(1990)

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