Professional Summary

Competent, compassionate, and knowledgeable Physical Therapist Assistant with fourteen years of career experience, providing quality rehabilitative patient care in acute, inpatient, outpatient, and home health care settings. Enthusiastic team player committed to achieving exceptional patient outcomes as a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Work Experience

Capital Health Home Care, 2016 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Previous experience while working at Ohio Valley Hospital prepared me for the transition to home health care. I developed many pertinent skills vital for home health care. I was empathetic and gentle with my care and treated each patient according to a plan of care to meet pre-determined goals. By developing my skills in many disciplines, it gave me the confidence of my skill set to treat patients in their home setting. I monitor patient’s vitals and take the necessary precautions based on medication use while treating patients in their home setting. Excellent communication with the treating physical therapist is key to providing quality patient care. I focus on educating the patient and their family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and safety awareness. My previous experience in outpatient physical therapy has allowed me to comfortably instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic devices. Per administrator of Capital Health Home Care, I have received numerous excellent reviews from satisfied patients of the agency.

Ohio Valley Hospital, 2010 – 2016

Physical Therapist Assistant

During my initial employment at Ohio Valley Hospital, I remained on the acute rehabilitation unit. I was able to continue with the mentorship with my clinical instructor while I was a SPTA. Effective communication skills were developed with other healthcare professionals to provide continuity of patient care. Participation in every morning briefing on individual patients fostered communication within multiple disciplines. Within the acute care rehabilitation unit, I provided stroke recovery therapy and a variety of post-op orthopedic rehabilitation interventions. Along with the acute rehabilitation unit, I was also able to branch out and apply my clinical skills in the areas of inpatient and outpatient physical therapy. Planning and administering a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs along with muscle reeducation, were a few of the duties performed. I gained medical/surgical and ICU experience from my time at Ohio Valley Hospital. I received excellent peer and annual reviews from the Director of Physical Therapy, commending my empathic and thorough qualities as a PTA.

Education

BSPTA, February 2020, PIMA Medical Institute, Tucson, Arizona

Maintained 4.0 throughout BSPTA program.

Associate of Science: Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program, May 2010

Community College of Allegheny County - Monroeville, PA

Recipient of Female Student of the Year 2010 Academic Achievement Award

Recipient of Who's Who Among College Students Academic Achievement Award

Elected Officer - Vice President/Educational Liaison

Communication with class on various agendas.

Organize and coordinate educational events.

Work closely with program Director on various functions.

Execute fund raisers and other charity projects.

Certifications

Licensed PTA, State of Ohio PTA.09412

Basic Life Support Certified

Ohio Chapter APTA Member

Professional Presentations

Clinical Kinesiology, “Functional Limitations of PD Patients that Disrupt Normal Osteokinematics and Arthrokinematics of the Hip Joint, Post Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Study.”, December 21, 2019

Practice Specific Rehabilitation, “Treatment Approach for Congestive Heart Failure: Cardiac Rehab Considerations.”, October 21, 2019

Pharmacology for the Rehabilitation Specialist, “Chemotherapy Drugs & Physical Therapy: What to know and Expect.”, October 21, 2019

Cultural and Human Diversity, “Communication for Cultural Competency.”,

September 1, 2019.

Professional Presentations

Inpatient Care Practice, “Should CPM Machines Be Utilized after a TKA?” June 15, 2019.

Evidence-Based Therapy, “CPM Therapy VS Sling Therapy, Post TKA.”,

June 25, 2019.

Exercise Physiology, “Hospital Acquired Deconditioning, (HAD).”, February 25, 2019.

Culture and Human Diversity, “Globalization”, January 21, 2019.

Proposal, “CPM Machines Usage Post TKR Surgery Is A Positive Approach to The Healing Process, With No Long Clinical Effects.” December 20, 2018.

Continuing Education

Ambulation, Balance, and Falls in Older Adults – January 29, 2019

Total Shoulder Arthroscopy and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroscopy: What Therapists Need to Know – January 14, 2019

Therapeutic Communication with Clients – January 14, 2019

Ethical Practice in Physical Therapy -January 13, 2019

Physical Therapy and the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease – January 13, 2019

HIPPA Compliance Training - December 17, 2018

Rehabilitation Following Special Surgeries to the Knee – January 17, 2017

Community Service

Jefferson County Humane Society, 2018- Current.

Manage volunteer team to provide yard maintenance to low-income families and seniors.

Involved in the planning of fundraisers for Catholic Central High School, 2016- Current.

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