Assistant Physical Therapist

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MELANIE LOOP

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Physical Therapy Assistant position that will challenge me and allow me to use my education, skills and past experiences in a way that is mutually beneficial to both myself and my employer and allow for future growth and advancement.

EDUCATION

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, MD

Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate in Applied Science

Bedford High School

Bedford, PA

General Education

Diploma

HIGHLIGHTS/ AWARDS/ MEMBERSHIPS

Over 20 years experience working with people with special needs

Member of the American Physical Therapy Association

Health Care Provider CPR and First Aid Certification

RELEVANT SKILL SUMMARY

Specialized in Neurological rehabilitation with stroke patients

Specialized with Prosthetic patients

Developing and carrying through specialized programs

Establishing a Balance Program in skilled nursing facility

Specialized in creating group therapy interventions both beneficial and functional for the residents

Assist patients in Therapeutic Exercise

Gait Training, Stair training, Positioning

Universal precautions/ infection control

Manual Muscle Testing/ balance techniques

Goniometry Measurements

Training with don/doffing prosthetics

Post-op care

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

12/2015 - Present Full Time

Advantage Rehabilitation at Arbutus Park Manor in Johnstown, PA

Orthopedics Home Health with Advantage

Physical Therapist Assistant

2/2009 - 2018

Genesis HealthCare - PennKnoll Village

Full TIme Physical Therapy Assistant

August 2008 - February 2009

Allegany School District

Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant

May 2004 - December 2008

Frank and Etter Grazier

Full Time Personal Care Giver

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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