Physical Therapist Assistant
Resume:
STAFF PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Rona Mae Lejarde
Germantown, MD 20876
**********@*****.***
Objectives
- to promote further career growth and exposure by working in various clinical settings
- to contribute for the betterment and welfare of all clients and team members of this institution
- to gain vast knowledge and insight of various clinical conditions and
cases through experience
Education
College
- University of Santo Tomas (PHILIPPINES)- College of
Rehabilitation Sciences (SY 1998-2003)
·Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
High School
-St. Benedict College, Muntinlupa City PHILIPPINES (SY 1994-
1998)
· consistent academic awardee from 1994-1998
· consistent conduct awardee from 1994-1998
· graduated with Honorable Mention Award
Elementary
-St. Benedict College, Muntinlupa City (SY 1989-1994)
- candidate for Honor Award
Work Experience
1.DMV Home Therapy- July 2019- present (part time) Performs home visits/house calls to homebound patients to regain strength and restore prior level of function for prevention of re-hospitalization and billed under Part B
2.Staff Physical Therapist– Autumn Lakes at Oakview ( August 01,2019 to present)
*involved in clinical screening, evaluation, treatment, and in implementation of plan of care of various neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and orthopedic conditions with a combination of medical complexities in the geriatric and older adult population
*works with a multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach for the benefits of clients in this setting
*participates in in-services and staff education to the other members of the multidisciplinary team as to different aspects of rehabilitation services to work for the betterment of the clients
3. Staff Physical Therapist-Tender Touch Therapies at Oakview Rehab and Nursing Center ( October 2018 to July 2019)
4.Staff Physical Therapist- Oakview Rehab and Nursing Facility (August 2014 to October 2018)
*involved in clinical screening, evaluation, treatment, and in implementation of plan of care of various neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and orthopedic conditions with a combination of medical complexities in the geriatric and older adult population
*works with a multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic approach for the benefits of clients in this setting
*participates in in-services and staff education to the other members of the multidisciplinary team as to different aspects of rehabilitation services to work for the betterment of the clients
4 . Staff Physical Therapist in Washington Center for Aging
Services (Aegis Therapies, October 2010- July 2014; MedPro Healthcare
October 2007- September 2010
*Lead physical therapist who supervises Physical
Therapy team (PT and PTA); involved in clinical evaluation and treatment
of various neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and orthopedic
conditions in the geriatric setting
*development and implementation of various core
programs such as Falls and Balance, Diabetes, Seating and Positioning
and Dementia ;
*utilization of (ACP) physical agent modalities such as
electrical stimulation, ultrasound, diathermy, omnicycle ;
knowledgeable with use of Nautilus equipments
*Assistant DOR who works as a back-up to the DOR
and assists with MDS management
5. Physical Therapist in Trails Rehabilitation Center for
Children (PHILIPPINES) (September 2003-August 2007)
*performs evaluation of certain pediatric conditions
and implementation of treatment programs
*provides caregiver and family education in different approaches that would benefit patients total well-being and maintain good functional carryover
6. One of the Physical Therapist in the University Athletic
Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men's basketball season 67
*involved with on-site management of acute sports
injuries with the use of physical agent modalities and therapeutic
exercises
7. PT Volunteer- Philippine Orthopedic Institute, Makati City
(February 2004- April 2005)
* assists staff therapist with performance of clinical
evaluation and treatment of various orthopedic conditions with utilization
of physical agent modalities and therapeutic exercises
Credentials
-licensed in MD
- underwent training in wound management, complex disease
management, diabetes management and dementia
- knowledgeable with CASAMBA and Rehab Optima, and utilizes WebPT for home visits
system for electronic documentation
- possesses BLS certification
Transferrable Skills
-Excellent with time management and multitasking skills
-Deals well with pressure
- Computer literate especially with Microsoft programs and EMR ( Rehab optima and Casamba)
- Establishes good rapport with different members of the team
- Excellent client care skills
References
1. Thomas Lindsay, MPT
-Director of Rehabilitation
-Oakview Rehab and Nursing
2. Rosary Ras, PT
- Registered Physical therapist
Oakview Rehab and Nursing
3. Dakeia Dale, MSOT
- Staff Occupational Therapist
- Oakview rehab and Nursing
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