Assistant Physical Therapist
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Ashley Thomas
Louisville, OH 44641
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain the position of a Physical Therapist Assistant in which I can provide excellent care for patients in a remarkable health care organization that truly takes pride in assisting the needs of patients. CORE COMPETENCIES
· Widespread knowledge of physical therapy techniques/operating PT equipment
· Remarkable ability to communicate with patients and family members
· Skilled understanding of the human body
· Quickly inclined with problem solving and improvising skills
· Strong organizational skills and communication skills
· Very proficient in comprehending and interpreting written and oral instructions WORK EXPERIENCE
OHIO HEALTH HOME CARE March 2019-Present
· Successfully improved patient function by education and home exercise programs
· Effectively managed individual caseload with interdisciplinary relations
· Successfully maintained less than 10% cancel/reschedule rate NOVACARE REHABILITATION of HILIARD- Hilliard, Ohio Oct 2015-March 2019
· Successfully created functional programs to progress patients toward measurable goals
· Effectively treated multiple patients simultaneously
· Successfully interacted with community for marketing of Therapy Services BEXLEY PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER- Columbus, Ohio June 2015-October 2015
· Successfully maintained individual caseload in a home health environment
· Progressed patients toward goals independently following initial evaluation
· Effectively communicated with different team members to accomplish goals
· Completed documentation and paperwork accurately and punctually CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
MANOR AT WHITEHALL- Whitehall, Ohio May 2014, 4 weeks
· Successfully completed 150 hands on hours as a student physical therapist assistant
· Successfully provided quality care to many patients with various conditions and comorbidities
· Participated in Family Care Conferences
NOVACARE-WORTHINGTON- Worthington, Ohio Oct-Nov 2014, 4 weeks
· Successfully completed 150 interactive hours as a student physical therapist assistant
· Successfully provided an enjoyable and diligent environment for patients
· Successfully cultivated my knowledge on their documentation system MOUNT CARAMEL EAST HOSPITAL- Columbus, Ohio Jan-Feb 2015, 8 weeks
· Successfully completed 320 direct hours as a student physical therapist assistant
· Successfully provided motivation to many discouraged patients with several different obstacles
· Completed observation/interaction of different aspects of the hospital including units and disciplines EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assistant with Honors February 2015 BRADFORD SCHOOL-Columbus, Ohio
Career Enhancement Certificate in Gerontology
STARK STATE COLLEGE-North Canton, Ohio
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
December 2011
• PTA License Issued April 2015
• NPTE/Jurisprudence Exams Passed April 2015
• OHSA/HIPAA Certified Nov 2014
• American Heart Association BLS Certified CPR/AED April 2019
• Certified in Blood borne and Air borne Pathogens by National Safety Council Oct 2014 CONTINUING EDUCATION
• Completed IASTM CEU training course to enhance manual massage skills
• Completed Advanced clinical decision-making course to enhance patient care
• Completed evaluation and treatment of Cervical Spine course to improve skills
• Completed evaluation and treatment of Lumbopelvic Spine to improve skills
• Completed Mobilization of the Nervous System Course to improve manual and neuro reeducation skills
PREVIOUS ATTRIBUTES- NON-THERAPEUTIC- Canton, Ohio/Columbus, Ohio
· 10+ years in the customer service industry and 4+ years in management
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