Joshua Crawford

Physical Therapist Assistant

Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

adut1w@r.postjobfree.com

+1-410-***-****

I’m a Graduate of a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program, and certified personal trainer through NASM. I recently began working as a PTA PRN and while doing so I helped part-time in outpatient ortho settings. Currently, I am in need of more stability and regular hours that were not consistently available. I have an interest in full-time employment. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Physical Therapist Assistant

ProMedica Senior Care, Mercy Ridge independent living and Ultimate Rehab - Towson, MD January 2022 to Present

• Working PRN as part of a independent living and Subacute rehab team

• Working under multiple Physical Therapists, Progressing patients towards established goals related to impairments and deficits established in the plan of care.

• Treating patients post op for upper /lower body and procedures to the spine . Ie. Joint replacements, fusions, etc

• Planning and establishing co-treatment with Occupational therapy to optimize gains and pt. progress

• Adapting to ongoing changes in operations required per Covid standards Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time

Eagle Physical Therapy Rehab and Bemore Physical therapy November 2021 to March 2022

• Treating patients at a neuro adult day care center during the day with a variety of dxs and impairments.

• Interventions to address spine, Le, UE dysfunction and improve pt. quality of life with development of hep and use of Manual Therapy techniques

• Treating in an outpatient clinic in the afternoon with heavy Manual Therapy to UE/LE, spine and hip. focused on using STM, SCS, Muscle energy, Hep development, mobilizations and other interventions to decrease pain increase strength. Including pt. education towards established PT goals in plan of care. Physical Therapist Assistant

Future Care

July 2018 to January 2022

• Plans treatments based on established short term and long-term functional goals of patients, necessary for discharge.

• Uses Initial Evaluations, progress notes, and patient interactions to determine road blocks in patient progression.

• Uses Ultra Sound, E-stim and Diathermy for patient needs established in the plan of care

• Uses Wrapping techniques and kinesio taping to manage edema, provide muscular support and/ or decrease pain.

• Breaks down more complex functional tasks and activities into smaller activities allowing for a patient to gradually reach goals with more ease and less apprehension.

• Experienced with making arrangements with vendors for patients in need of AFOs and prosthetics and working with patient pre and post prosthesis.

• Conducts Groups with 4 patients and plans co-treatments with OT pending pt. need.

• Record notes and documentation in a timely fashion with continued communication with Supervising PT.

• No less than 90 percent productivity rating

• Communicates with an interdisciplinary team and participates in care plan meetings to establish safe discharge.

• Develops Home Exercise Programs and provided Caregiver training as per patient need and discharge plans

• Worked at multiple Future Care facilities, able to adapt to different settings and demographics when necessary and as needed.

Clinical Affiliations

Towson Orthopedics-Outpatient 8322 Bellona Ave #100, Towson, MD 21204

• Did an in-service on the potential use of 360 Virtual Reality technology alongside individualized programs to improve patient functional outcomes.

• Used Goniometry, MMT, and pitting measurements in order to document patients' progress in treatment.

• Learned to apply Joint mobilization to all joint regions in order to further assist in improving patient ROM.

• Developed balance program for fall risk patients.

• Able to manage patients with syncope and blood pressure concerns safely in treatment.

• Under supervision of a PT, lead aquatic therapy groups of at least 4.

• Treated and progressed a variety of patients with post shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries to the point of discharge.

Medstar NRH Westminster-Outpatient 412 Malcolm Dr. Suite 200, Westminster, MD 21157

• Treated and progressed Adult patients and some adolescents with impairments resulting from knee, shoulder, ankle and/or back injuries while under direct PT supervision.

• Recorded pertinent data from treatment for use in progress notes by the rehab team in future sessions.

• Dxs included: Knee, Low back and Shoulder Pain, ACL reconstruction, Meniscectomy, medial meniscus tear TKA, RTC repair, Scapula fracture, HNP, Ankle sprain, ATFL sprain. Burs and Garrett -Outpatient 2530 N. Charles St. #102, Baltimore, MD. 21218

• Under direct Supervision of a PT, Progressed and developed HEP for Adult patients with impairments due to Spine, UE, and LE injuries.

• Developed strategies for improving ROM, balance and gait with Stroke patients.

• Used Modalities such as E-stim with multiple intentions such as muscle re-education and pain control.

• Followed patients' progress gave patient education and gathered information from charts in order to understand patient progress or lack thereof.

Augsburg Lutheran Home -Sub Acute Rehabilitation 6881 Campfield Rd, Gwyn Oak, MD, 21207 Masonic Homes -Sub Acute Rehabilitation 300 International Cir., Cockeysville, MD 21030

• Under supervision of a PT, Treated and progressed geriatric patients, aiding in restoring them to their prior level of function.

• Ensured the safety of patients during treatment by monitoring vitals and being mindful of precautions such as that for a patient with diabetes.

• Develop treatments to improve balance, reflexes and other patient impairments in a geriatric community.

• Assisted in maintaining a level activity in bed ridden patients, mindful of the need for skin checks, PROM and pressure relief.

• Diagnoses included Stroke, Total Hip, Degenerative disorders, Parkinson's, and Dementia.

• Applied and used cueing guarding and facilitation techniques in giving patient guidance and instruction.

• Developed strengthening programs for carry over into therapeutic activities.

• Assisted in checking Balance via Standard Tests. Caregiver training, and Patient fall prevention education.

• Conducted collaborative treatments with OT.

Education

A.A.S. in Physical Therapy

Baltimore City Community College

2015 to 2018

Bachelors in Game Art and Design

Westwood College

2010

High school diploma in Engineering

Baltimore Polytechnic - Baltimore, MD

September 1997 to June 2001

NASM Certified in Personal trainer

Skills

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Adept in developing treatment plans for specific neuromuscular and musculoskeletal dysfunctions and resulting impairments

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficient in a variety of Manual Therapy techniques, PNF and joint mobilities

• Very computer literate an able to learn and adapt to new EMR systems quickly and demonstrate efficiency

• Medical Terminology

• Personal Training

• Senior Care

Certifications and Licenses

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

BLS Certification

CPR Certification

Assessments

Medical Terminology — Highly Proficient

May 2020

Understanding and using medical terminology

Full results: Highly Proficient

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