Physical Therapy Assistant

SYLVIA A. PINTO

772-***-**** *******@***.***

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA)

FL License: 017863 / NC License: 4753

CAREER CHRONOLOGY

● 2014 - 2018 PTA, Visiting Nurse’s Association, Treasure Coast Region, Fl.

● 2012 - 2014 Lead PTA, Select PT, Port Saint Lucie, Fl.

● 2007 - 2012 Independent Contractor, Whitehall of Boca Raton, FL.

● 2005 - 2007 Contractor, Supplemental Healthcare, Deerfield Beach, FL. RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL PROGRESSION:

PTA 2014-2018

VNA --- Treasure Coast Region, Fl.

Regional Provider of Nursing and Physical Therapy needs to the local communities they service. Objectives and Performance:

I work as a PTA in a Home Health capacity and am tasked with quality and efficient care across a very large area in the Treasure Coast. I work with a variety of demographics in a variety of settings. I am tasked with patient care, scheduling, and appropriate documentation. Lead PTA 2012-2014

Select PT --- Concord, NC transferred on March 2013 with Select Medical to Port Saint Lucie, FL. National provider of outpatient Physical Rehabilitation Therapies to local communities. Objectives and Performance:

I covered the Greater Charlotte, NC area and followed a POC at 6 different locations. I was versatile and adaptable to schedule and treatment changes without advance notice. I transferred with the company from North Carolina to Florida March 2013, where I covered Sebastian and PSL West facilities. I’ve I have over 18 years of experience as a PTA working in various settings throughout Florida and North Carolina to treat patients across a diverse demographic. I have worked in a variety of settings from Skilled Nursing Facilities to home health and Acute Care to Out-patient Aquatic Therapy. AREAS OF PROFICIENCY

Career 95% Efficiency rating

Aquatic Therapy

Pre/Post-op Orthopedic Therapy

Certified in STM and Joint Mobilization

CVA, Stroke, Cardiac, and Parkinson’s

CPI and Domestic Violence Training

Appropriate filing of incident reports.

Always able to develop a friendly and

professional relationship with patients.

SNF, Acute Care, OP, and Transitional

Computerized Documentation

Experience and understanding of Medicare

Policies and guidelines

Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point

worked at over a 95% efficiency rate while ensuring my documentation was excellent and participating in chart reviews/audits.

Independent Contractor 2007 – 2012

Whitehall of Boca Raton --- Boca Raton, Fl.

Regional Skilled Nursing Facility, Acute/Transitional Care Facility providing various rehabilitation therapies and high level care to the surrounding community.

Objectives and Performance:

I was responsible for carrying out a patient case load consisting of a variety of treatment plans in an Acute Care

and Transitional Care setting. I was asked to attend family and case management meetings. I participated in the chart review process and was expected to submit excellent documentation while maintaining a high efficiency

rating.

Contractor 2005 – 2007

Pinecrest Medical Center ---Delray Beach, Fl.

National Medical contractor company providing employment contract and travel contract opportunities and services to licensed healthcare professionals.

Objectives and Performance:

Responsible for carrying out patient case load, patient chart reviews, patient documentation, and attendance of family and case management meetings while maintaining a high efficiency rating. Responsible for re-assessing patients within 72 hours.

EDUCATIONAL PROFILE:

South College, West Palm Beach, Fl. 09/1996 – 09/1998 Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assistant Graduated Magna Cum Laude, September 1998

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl. 08/1999 – 06/2004 Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

CERTIFICATIONS: FL. PTA, NC PTA,CPR, OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens, BLS in addition to many CEU's relating to the Physical Therapy field. References available upon request.

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