Petros Anagnostakis

** ******** **., *******, **, 07624. Tel.: 646-***-****; E-mail: adlzzq@r.postjobfree.com Profile

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over 15 years experience Clear understanding of rehabilitation principles

Appropriate and effective written, oral and non-verbal communication with patients, families, colleagues and the public

Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in the provision of PT treatments

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills competency to function within an interdisciplinary team

Ability to solve problems and seek guidance of supervising staff when appropriate, and

to deal effectively with difficult clients and conflicting situations, capacity to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations.

Competency to anticipate client's unique needs, to be consistent and display a positive and helpful attitude, to work in a self directed manner, and

to function in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor.

Physical Therapist Assistant, Hands On Physical Therapy, Manhattan, NY, 2006- 2008

Physical Therapist Assistant, Westchester Square Physical Therapy, Bronx, NY, 2008-2010

Physical Therapist Assistant, NY sportsMed, Manhattan, NY, 2010- 2013 Physical Therapist Assistant, Care-One, Cresskill, NJ, 2013-current, Champiion Wellness and fitness (powerhouse gym) part time 2018-2020.

Assisted patients with support devices. Conferred with physical therapy staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment. Instructed, motivated, safeguarded and assisted patients as they practiced exercises and functional activities. Measured patients’ range-of- joint motion and vital signs to determine effects of treatments and information for patient evaluations. Monitored operation of equipment, observed patients during treatment to compiled and evaluated data on patients’ responses and progress, and report results to the Physical Therapist. Prepared treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapist, administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises and massages.

Effectively demonstrated and articulated sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient progress.

Consistently met patient care productivity standard for position and performed all required data collection for the department accurately and within expected time frame.

Assisted physical therapist in utilizing appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education and adapting program appropriately.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ

Skills acquired through on the job experience and additional education and training

Manual therapy

Myofascial trigger point and proprioceptive therapy in lumbar spine, shoulder-

elbow and hand, and hip-knee and foot pathology.

Positional Release Technique.

Maitland-Australian approach in Sacroiliac Joint & Pelvis Pathology. Clinical Instructor Certification

Advanced Manipulative Therapy in Cervical & Thoracic Spine Pathology with Dr. Ines Nakashima & Dr. Joel Eufrazio.

Standard First/Aid Basic Rescuer - Cardio - Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification

Other skills

Tai chi quan 1983-1992

Ballroom and Latin Dance Professional Instructor, Competitor and Adjudicator 1987- current

Basic Word processing computer skills in Microsoft Applications and email

Language Skills

English and Greek fluently, moderate Spanish in a Physical Therapy setting, moderate French in a conversational level.

Certificates

The American Physical Therapy Association

APTA CI Education and Credentialing Program - Credentialed Clinical Instructor

American Heart Association

BLS / AED for Health Care Providers

“Hands-On Seminars” - Continuing Education Seminars

Certificates awarded for the completion of:

An intensive training on myofascial trigger point and proprioceptive therapy A comprehensive manual therapy approach for cervical spine pathology Patient Handling

An A-Z manual therapy approach for hip, knee, and foot pathology

An A-Z manual therapy approach for shoulder, elbow and hand pathology An A-Z manual therapy approach for lumbar spine pathology

Positional Release Technique

Advanced Manipulative Therapy for the cervical and thoracic spines

Maitland - Australian Physiotherapy Seminars

Certificates awarded for the completion of Sacroiliac Joint and Pelvis Seminar

NJ License # 40QB00253700

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