Physical Therapist Assistant
Resume:
Christine M. Caldwell
Kingston Ridge
Millsboro, DE 19966
ado4bm@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
Seeking a challenging and responsible job position where I can make best use of my knowledge and skills as part of your healthcare team.
Education
A.A.S. 1989, Delaware Technical and Community College
Professional Experience
September 2018 - present
The Center at Eden Hill - Dover, DE
Plan, prepare and treat various diagnosis’ and implement plan of care based on goals established by Physical Therapist.
Utilize critical thinking skills to assess the effects of various treatments and adjust treatments to achieve maximum functional benefit.
Communicate with patient, family, physician, supervising physical therapist and interdisciplinary team regarding patient’s problems and treatment plan.
Instruct patient and family as well as staff in treatment procedures and/or wearing schedule for splinting, orthotics, prosthesis, shrinker, etc.
Assist rehab director in her absence.
September 2008 - present (Status change from full time to PerDiem)
Rehabdynamix - Cadia Rehabilitation, Dover DE and Millsboro DE
Plan, prepare and treat various diagnosis’ and implement plan of care based on goals established by Physical Therapist.
Utilize critical thinking skills to assess the effects of various treatments and adjust treatments to achieve maximum functional benefit.
Communicate with patient, family, physician, supervising physical therapist and interdisciplinary team regarding patient’s problems and treatment plan.
Instruct patient and family as well as staff in treatment procedures and/or wearing schedule for splinting, orthotics, prosthesis, shrinker, etc.
Document and file all patient related weekly notes and discharge assessments.
Assist rehab director in her absence.
January 1994 - July 2011
Christiana Care Health System, Wilmington Hospital (Status changed from full time to PerDiem within this timeframe)
Initiate evaluation and complete chart review as needed.
Plan, prepare and treat various diagnosis’ and implemented plan of care based on goals established by Physical Therapist.
Utilize critical thinking skills to assess the effects of various treatments and adjust treatments to achieve maximum functional benefit.
Communicate with patient, family, physician, supervising physical therapist regarding patient’s problems and treatment plan.
Instruct patient and family as well as staff in treatment procedures and/or wearing schedule for splinting, orthotics, prosthesis, shrinker, etc.
Complete daily schedule for department as well as transportation/patient escort via computer.
Morning meeting to discuss patients specific to each unit.
Assist with staffing needs wherever deemed necessary - Joint Replacement Center, Center for Rehab, WH or CH
Clinical Coordinator of Clinical Education with one other Physical Therapist - approved, denied clinical affiliations for both Physical Therapist students as well as Physical Therapist Assistant students.
All other duties assigned for successful running of the Physical Therapy department (payroll, staffing, equipment orders, monitoring budget).
November 2003 - November 2005
Genesis Health Ventures, Hillside Center, Wilmington, DE
Plan, prepare and treat various diagnosis’ and implemented plan of care based on goals established by Physical Therapist.
Utilize critical thinking skills to assess the effects of various treatments and adjust treatments to achieve maximum functional benefit.
Communicate with patient, family, physician, supervising physical therapist and interdisciplinary team regarding patient’s problems and treatment plan.
Instruct patient and family as well as staff in treatment procedures and/or wearing schedule for splinting, orthotics, prosthesis, shrinker, etc.
Document and file all patient related weekly notes and discharge assessments.
Assist program manager in her absence - schedules for department, PPS, morning meeting, staffing.
Licensure
Delaware Physical Therapist Assistant J2-71
References
Jonnice Stewart, PT - 410-***-****
Kevin Villegas, PT - 302-***-****
Holly Smith-Kunde, PTA - 443-***-****
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