Physical Therapist Assistant

JUSTIN LAO, PTA

Cranston, RI ***** ● 401-***-**** ● ************@*****.***

Very hard-working and dedicated graduate PTA with exceptional team collaboration skills.

Licensed in the State of Rhode Island.

Focus on patient safety and comfort. Thrives in fast-paced settings. Strong attention to detail.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

New England Institute of Technology, East Greenwich, RI

Associate in Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant – September 2018

Academic Distinctions: GPA: 3.65; Dean's List for four academic terms

CPR Certified

Postural Restoration technique (course 2-hour) 07/17/2018

Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI - Associate in Arts - 2016

Cranston Area Career and Technical Center - Education program in Medical Pathways

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Scallop Shell Nursing and Rehab Center, Wakefield, RI 07/2018 – 09/2018

Six weeks, full time

•Skill nursing facility.

Alpha Physical Therapy, Cranston, RI 04/2018 – 06/2018

Seven weeks, full time

•Outpatient facility treating Orthopedic patients.

•Treated patients with conditions such as muscle sprains, ankle sprains, THR, TSR, TKR, low back pain, SI joint dysfunction, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, bicep tendinitis, and meniscus tears.

•Work closely with PTs, PTAs, PT Aids, Athletic trainers.

•Responsible for manual therapy, gait training, modalities, functional strength, data collection, and manual cervical traction.

Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Providence, RI 01/2018 – 03/2018

Ten weeks, part-time

•Skilled nursing facility treating geriatrics patients.

•Treated patients with a variety of conditions such as COPD, MI, CVA, THR, high fall risk, Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus, dementia, and peripheral.

•Worked closely with PTs, OTs, RNs, and SLPs.

•Responsible for gait training, functional strength, maintenance, safety of patient, and data collection.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Universal Nails, Wakefield, RI 06/2018 – 09/2018

Manicurist

•Provided excellent customer service in a deadline-driven environment.

•Provided massage of hands and feet.

•Ensured compliance with standards for safety. Took precautions of chemical use such as acetone.

•Ensured a clean environment and provided cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Rhode Island Free Clinic, Providence, RI 12/2017 & 04/2018

Access Point Adult Day Care Center, Cranston, RI 03/2018 – 04/2018

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