WOODY MENDOZA
ad45xh@r.postjobfree.com 626-***-**** 626-***-**** 19021 Leslie Lane, Rowland
Heights, CA 91748
Summary Established Physical Therapist Assistant who thrives on building rapport with patients. Experienced in rehabilitation and caseload management. Offering a successful career history spanning more than 12 years.
Compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant offering well-developed skills in customer service and assessing muscular/skeletal conditions Pursuing a position in a busy healthcare organization where a positive personality and a vast understanding of various medical conditions are highly sought. Proactive and bilingual Physical Therapist Assistant who is well-educated in treatment, program planning and exercise instruction to various patients. A passionate team member who promotes pain relief through exercise, stretching and therapy. Skills Patient evaluations
Relationship building
Heavy caseloads
Conditioning
Progress reports
Therapeutic equipment
Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs
Strong clinical judgment
Extensive medical terminology knowledge
Mobility assistance
Setting appointments
Personal and professional integrity
Treatment of conditions
Acute and rehabilitative care
Inpatient and outpatient care
Experience Physical Therapy Assistant 04/2005 - 03/2017 Our Lady of Fatima University Hospital Valenzuela City, Philippines Aided 6 Physical Therapists with creating and carrying out care plans for patients in an outpatient setting.
Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits. Scheduled patient appointments in the most effective manner, ensured received high-quality care.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Called upon physicians to give updates on patient care. Added notes on patients into case histories in the computer system. Traveled to patient homes for therapeutic treatments after they had undergone hip replacement surgery.
Answered patient questions promptly through email, phone and in person. Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.
Remained alert to conditions interfering with the safety and well-being of residents involved in activities.
Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information. Educated patients about their treatments.
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Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints. Education and
Training
Dentistry
Centro Escolar University MANILA, Philippines 3.75 GPA
Ranked in Top 10 % of class
Dean's List Honoree Semester 2nd Second Year Dentistry PRC Passer : Real Estate Broker
PRC Passer: Real Estate Apprsaiser
Bachelor of Science: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 2000 Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela City, Philippines MBA
California Trinity University Los Angeles, USA Activities and
Honors
Officer in Our Lady of Fatima University Rehabilitation PTA Department PSPTA (Philippine Society of Physical Therapy Assistant) active member Philippine Association of Healthcare Association
Member,Alumni Association