Physical Therapy Assistant

Cindy Alex

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Telephone: 910-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Current State licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) from an accredited program by the American Physical Therapy Association

Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology

Retired Military Family

Business Minor

Athletic Training Certified

EKG Certification

Ergonomics Certification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Cardiac Rehabilitation at Cape Fear Valley Hospital

Advances education by annually attending Cincinnati Sports Medicine Research and Education Foundation (advances on knee, shoulder and sports medicine)

Experienced Physical Therapist Assistant with an extensive range of knowledge including: Acute Care Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, Orthopedic Outpatient and Home Health

Assisted with managerial duties the Inn at Apple Ridge Assisted Living

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2021-Present NovaCare Rehabilitation Middleburg Heights, OH

Physical Therapy Assistant

• Integrated patient documentation and medical coding

• Provided home health and outpatient care

• Administered and coordinated patients’ schedules

• Administered under direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, patient centered Physical Therapy treatment

• Used computer application Net Health for patient documentation

2018-Present Encore Medina, OH

Physical Therapy Assistant

• Administered under direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, patient centered Physical therapy treatment

• Integrated evidence-based practice and skilled methods to achieve ideal functional results in a

Skilled Nursing Facility

• Complied, communicated, and documented progression of patient’s therapy

• Used computer application Rehab Optima for patient documentation

2013-Present Personal Health Trainer/Coach Strongsville, OH

Trainer/Coach

• Developed and executed individualized therapeutic plans with patient/family, integrating evidence-based practice

• Aided in educating patients and their surrounding environment with physical and personal related subjects

• Used computer applications All Script and Kinnser for patient documentation

2007-2013 University Hospitals

Physical Therapy Assistant

2003

Physical Therapy Assistant

• Administered under direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, patient centered Physical Therapy treatment

• Integrated evidence-based practice and skilled methods to achieve ideal functional results

• Complied, communicated, and documented progression of patient’s therapy

• Developed and executed individualized therapeutic plans with patient/family, integrating evidence-based practice

• Aided in educating patients and their surrounding environment on Physical Therapy related

issues

2005-2006 NovaCare Rehabilitation Fayetteville, NC

Physical Therapy Assistant

• Administered under direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, patient centered Physical Therapy treatment

• Integrated evidence-based practice and skilled methods to achieve ideal functional results in an orthopedic setting

• Complied, communicated, and documented progression of patient’s therapy

• Specialized in strengthening and conditioning workers’ compensation

2004-2005 Shoulder Center/ St. Francis Medical Center/ McCluskey Columbus, GA

Physical Therapy Assistant

• Evaluated thoroughly and managed all shoulder and elbow conditions

• Administered under direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, patient centered Physical Therapy treatment

• Integrated evidence-based practice and skilled methods to achieve ideal functional results

• Complied, communicated, and documented progression of patient’s therapy

• Developed and executed individualized therapeutic plans with patient/family, integrating evidence-based practice

• Aided in educating patients and their surrounding environment on Physical Therapy related issues

2001-2003 Cape Fear Valley Health System Fayetteville, NC

Physical Therapy Assistant

• Administered under direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, patient centered Physical Therapy treatment

• Integrated evidence-based practice, skilled methods to achieve ideal functional results, and cardiac rehabilitation

• Complied, communicated, and documented progression of patient’s therapy at 749 bed facility

• Aided in educating patients and their surrounding environment on Physical Therapy related issues

Ferrell-Whited Physical Therapy Medina, OH

Exercise Physiologist/Athletic Trainer

• Set up E-Stim and Ultrasound

• Provided Cranial Sacral Therapy and Muscle Energy Therapy

• Administered Cervical and Pelvic traction for the patients

• Implemented Strength and Conditioning programs for the patients

Physical Therapy Aide/Exercise Physiologist

• Created individualized exercise programs for patients

• Aided in the inventory process

• Assisted with scheduling of patient appointments and other clerical tasks

EDUCATION:

Lorain Community College Elyria, OH

Associate of Applied Science

Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH

Master of Exercise Science

Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH

Bachelor of Arts, Major: Sports Management and Physical Education

Minor: Business

●Vice President and Member of Racquet Ball Club

Cuyahoga Community College Parma, OH

Associate of Arts

●Dean’s List

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