Physical Therapist Assistant

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Rehabilitation

Reliant Rehabilitation - 02/2016 – 06/2020 Tyler, Texas

Coordinated, plan, and direct rehabilitation program for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy in a skilled nursing setting.

Special training in prosthetics, spinal cord injuries, TBI, and dementia care

Managed therapy staff of 10+ people.

Met and exceeded companies KPI and SI requirements for 6+ months

Observed patients before, during, and after treatment to optimize patient outcomes.

Prepared reports for Business Manager and MDS Coordinator and assist in monthly billing.

Assisted in cross department training to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team in skilled nursing setting to maximize care of residents.

Coordinated care of patients ensuring excellent patient care and meeting or exceeding facilities goals for treatment.

Saved the facility $12,000 using my extensive knowledge of the PASRR/Medicaid process to obtain a specialized wheelchair for a client.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Independence Rehab - 11/2012 – 11/2017 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Educated, trained, and assisted patients in gait and balance training, exercise, manual therapy and modalities in skilled nursing setting.

Observed and recorded patient’s response before, during, and after treatment.

Reported patient’s progress to Physical Therapist and therapy team.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Supplemental Healthcare - 12/2011 – 06/2015 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Educated, trained, and assisted patients in gait and balance training, exercise, manual therapy, and modalities in multiple healthcare settings.

Special emphasis on wound care, Long Term Acute Care, and outpatient therapies.

Recorded and reported patient’s progress and response to Physical Therapist.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Health and Human Services Administration

University of Oklahoma - 01/2015 – 05/2016 Norman, Oklahoma

Bachelor of Arts in Administrative Leadership

University of Oklahoma - 08/2013 – 12/2014 Norman, Oklahoma

Associate in Occupational Sciences as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Pima Medical Institute - 08/2008 – 08/2010 Tucson, Arizona

SKILLS

Leadership Development, Healthcare Management, Training, Prosthetics, PASRR/Medicaid, Home Health

OTHER INTERESTS

Yoga, Church Volunteering, Reading, Personal Development

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