Physical Therapist Assistant
Resume:
Makaylla Thomas
North, SC 29112
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Objective
To obtain a position as a physical therapist assistant that will allow me to use my education, skills, and past clinical experience in a way that is beneficial to both myself and my employer.
Education
• Associate’s in applied science, Major in Physical Therapist Assistant 2020 at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Skills/ Qualifications
• CPR/ First Aid certified 2019 – present
• Teamwork skills developed through co-treatments
• Instruct patients on exercise interventions
• Document services provided appropriately
• Ability to build trust in patient/ therapist relationship
Experience
Georgialina Physical Therapy Aiken, SC
Student PTA 2020 (6 week rotation)
Under the supervision of a licensed PTA
• Instructed patients on exercise interventions following flow sheet issued by the PT
• Communicated progress with lead PT
• Implemented aquatic therapy within POC issued by the PT
• Administered Physical Therapy interventions, including; intermittent pneumatic compression, hot pack treatments, cold pack treatments, instrument assisted therapeutic massage, and KT tape
• Educated patients on proper gait sequencing and assistive devices
TRMC Regional Medical Center Orangeburg, SC
Student PTA 2019 (7 week rotation)
Under the supervision of a licensed PTA
• Negotiated medical lines
• Instructed patients on exercise interventions
• Completed interventions with ICU patients
• Communicated with nursing staff/ MD on patient status and updates
• Observed a Total Knee Arthroplasty surgery and a Total Hip Arthroplasty surgery
• Educated patients on proper gait sequencing
• Documented on services provided to patients
Observation
• 37 hours of observation at Pruitt Health Barnwell (Fall 2018)
• 9 hours of observation at Duckett Physical Therapy (Fall 2018)
Memberships/ Affiliations
• American Physical Therapy Association member (2019 – present)
• South Carolina Physical Therapy Association member (2019 – present) • Life Scholarship 2017-2019
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