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Physical Therapist Assistant

Location:
Riverview, FL, 33578
Posted:
May 24, 2021

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ISABEL VAZQUEZ

***** ***** ***** ***** *********, FL 33578 813-***-**** admohl@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION Associate in Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Graduation: May 7, 2021 State College of Florida Bradenton, FL

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training May 2016

University of Central Florida Orlando, FL

Associate of Arts in Pre-Athletic Training May 2014 Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Florida Orthopaedic Institute-Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation Tampa Bay Area, FL Athletic Trainer September 2016- Present

-Bilingual (Spanish) Traveling Independent Contractor to 11 clinics serving as liaison between patients’ party and medical interdisciplinary team regarding Physical Therapy plan of care

-Conduct childhood geriatric patient treatment relating to total ankle replacements, brachial plexus injuries, and pelvic crush injuries as a part of the Physical Therapy plan of care

-Perform kinesio-taping techniques, joint mobilizations, ergonomic assessment recommendations, and phonophoresis to aid with return to prior level of function

-Recommend and adjust medical equipment for patient home use: cervical traction unit, electrical stimulation unit, braces/slings/immobilizers, orthotics, and heel lifts INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Stay In Step Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center-Outpatient Rehabilitation Tampa, FL Physical Therapist Assistant Intern January 2021- March 2021

-Worked with adolescent geriatric population including C3-L4 spinal cord injuries with multitude of prior and current complications of stroke, traumatic brain injuries, including various tubes/lines required for body system function/recovery

-Implemented various treatment set ups involving body suspension, full weight bearing via various standing frames in conjunction with orthotics for therapeutic gait activities, and various mechanical and manual lifts for patient transfer

-Conducted functional electrical stimulation with and without constant manual positioning for 20- 30minutes with C5 spinal cord injury and higher

Lakeside Neurologic-Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation Wauchula, FL Physical Therapist Assistant Intern October 2020- December 2020

-Worked with childhood geriatric population with current history of brain damage with violent criminal records within the following settings: Home Health, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Long Term Care Building, and Pediatric School IEP providing physical therapy services

-Provided physical therapy services for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, comatose and dementia patients within the Skilled Nursing Facility

-Coordinated with the multidisciplinary medical team for patient plan of care changes during everyday physical therapy services and as a part of weekly meetings

-Assisted in delivery of Transfer Training Course for new employees using various equipment for differing levels of dependency required by a patient Ginger Health-Outpatient PT/OT/Adaptive Driving Tampa, FL Physical Therapist Assistant Intern June 2020

-Worked with pediatric (infant, toddler, childhood, adolescent) population including cerebral palsy, developmental delays, autism, down syndrome, and spina bifida

-Integrated alternative treatment methods depending on patient status per approval of supervising Physical Therapist plan of care utilizing telehealth, parent/guardian, and/or caregiver assistance

-Inspected, suggested, altered vehicle transportation methods per Physical/Occupational Therapist direction

-Exposed to and assisted with applied behavioral analysis techniques with aggressive and uncooperative pediatric patients

DOCUMENTATION SYSTEMS Experience with billing codes, both physical therapy and administrative formats, and home exercise programs of the following:

-NExT

-TheraOffice

-Rehab Optima

-WebPT



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