Physical Therapist Assistant

Jenna Poeppelman

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PROFILE

Sinclair Physical Therapist Assistant graduate with outpatient orthopedic clinical experience and knowledge in manual therapy, physical agents, modalities, therapeutic exercise and fall risk interventions. Specializing in providing manual therapy that including but not limited to scapular glides, first rib mobilization, occipital release, manual cervical traction, strain-counter strain on sacrum, and caudal pull. Fall risk interventions especially for Parkinson’s patient and fall risk that elaborated on gait training, arm movements with walking, foam pad balancing, increasing general strength, and reaching outside of the base of support.

SKILLS/SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Adaptability Flexible Empathic

Hard Worker Leader Communicator

Dependable Team Player Task Oriented

EDUCATION

Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

Associates of Applied Science- Physical Therapist Assistant

Anticipated May 2022 GPA 3.25

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

PT Services Rehabilitation

150 Schwieterman Street Minster, OH 45865

Administered treatment plans focused on pain control with the use of advanced physical agents, including Thermastim

Incorporated the use of high-quality manual therapy techniques

Able to efficiently gather objective data for effective patient assessment

Provided home education updates based on patient’s needs and physical therapist’s goals

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cincinnati in Norwood

4953 Sectional Ave Norwood, OH 45212

Administered treatment plans focused on patients’ independence for home with the use of functional e-stim, harness system, BITS board.

Provided the patient with pain management techniques such as manual stretching, range of motion, and physical agents

Worked with a variety of neurological patients including but not limited to spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputees, post-stroke, post-covid, multiple fractures from motor vehicle accident, peripheral neuropathy.

Worked in conjunction with OT, ST, case management

Held family care conferences and participated in team conferences for the patient

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Travel Softball Coach/ Pitching Instructor

Incorporated a variety of learning styles into individualized instruction

Demonstrated effective and efficient communication among players of all ages and their parents

Responsible for organizing practice schedules

Provided ongoing education to player requiring updates in the game of softball

VOLUNTEER/AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS

PT Services Rehabilitation- Parkinson’s Program

Advanced training including strengthening, flexibility, and general stability for Parkinson’s disease

Learned fall risk prevention techniques, including appropriate balance interventions

Observed alongside clinicians as they directed patient centered interventions

Able to connect with patients and families

APTA/OPTA Ambassador

Attends meetings and provides classmates with insightful and new information that was reported in these meetings. Educated classmates on stress management techniques and pieces of information regarding APTA.

APTA Member

A member of APTA to find relevant articles and keep updated in the ever-changing field. Uses these relevant findings in the clinic to provide more patient centered care.

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