Assistant Home Health

MARK T. HACHARIAN, PTA

*** ****** ***** **** *******, PA 15122 412-***-**** ***********@*******.***

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

** *****’ experience combined in: In-Patient, Out-Patient, Home Health, Nursing Homes, and Hospital Settings

Advanced Manual Techniques Accelerated Care Plus Training — Modalities — Patient-Family Education — Indirect Supervision License

Muscle Energy Therapy & Positional Release — Trauma/Ortho/Geriatric Patients — Therapeutic Techniques — Equipment Maintenance

Gait Training — Reporting — Communication — Compassion — Adaptive Device Training — Pain Tolerance Assessment

Software: Vision — Optima Rehab Therapy Software — MS Office Suite

PTA EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

JEWISH ASSOCIATION ON AGING, Pittsburgh PA Outpatient area closing 2007-present

Provides full continuum of top-quality health-related services for seniors and families of all faiths

Provided physical therapy treatment to in-house, skilled nursing residents with various diagnoses as well as Outpatient Center PT for discharged patients and geriatric patients from doctor referrals.

Employed manual techniques, stretching, modalities, therapeutic exercise, and balance activities. Maintained clinical notes and detailed progress reports. Assessed and screened patients after falls.

Worked with a caseload of 7-8 patients/daily; collaborate with the PT on patients’ progress and modify treatment as appropriate.

Administered physical therapy interventions, including, but not limited to: therapeutic ultrasound, diathermy, mechanical traction, infrared light therapy, electrical stimulation pain modulation, and/or edema reduction), hot/cold pack treatments, biofeedback, therapeutic massage/soft tissue mobilization.

With an Indirect Supervision License, developed and implemented patient management plans.

Participated in the home assessment process prior to discharge; educated family and patients on home exercise setups, home exercise programs, safety precautions, and use of durable medical equipment.

Improved the accuracy and efficiency of the documentation processes via the revamping of intake forms for the PT Department.

Celtic Healthcare Mars, PA (PRN) Part-time 2010-2011

Medicare-certified skilled home healthcare and hospice service organization

Provided in-home physical therapy treatments on an as needed basis within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 2004-2007

Provided PT assistance at the hospital’s two gyms, primarily with Orthopedic and Rehab as well as bedside treatments.

Worked extensively with post-surgical hip and knee replacement patients; performed all duties of PTA (above) as per care plans.

Interfaced with nursing and case management staff in keeping appraised of medical status and progress.

Educated patients and families with instruction during the discharge planning process aimed at alleviating readmission.

Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 2002-2004

Developed and implemented rehab protocols for post-surgical patients; maintained an extensive database of patient information.

Employed a plethora of PT techniques for a diverse caseload of patients including exercise, massage, gait & balance training, and therapeutic modalities (electrical stimulation and ultrasound), etc.

Instructed patients on their therapeutic regimens promoting wellness and health maintenance.

Maintained a safe, clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules & regulations, and infection-control policies and protocols.

Presenter and mentor to CCAC students in Nursing and PTA programs.

EDUCATION

B.S. – Music Education, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

A.S. – Physical Therapist Assistant, Community College of Allegheny County

Summa Cum Laude Graduate – QPA: 4.0 Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Fraternity

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Choir Director, Elizabeth United Methodist Church, Elizabeth, PA (past 30 years)

Professional Musician, East Winds Symphonic Band (Trumpet)

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