Therapist Assistant Physical

I began my studies as a Physical Therapist Assistant in January 2012. Being a single mother and sole provider, I anticipated starting school for six years; after my daughter graduated high school. With prayer and hard work I am proud to state I am a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

My journey began in 2005 while watching a T.V. program regarding disabled veterans and the hardships they endured. The joy and confidence that therapy provided through their progress was overwhelming. Instantly, I knew I wanted to be part of helping people achieve fulfillment and happiness through therapy.

I am also a Master Esthetician, completing my studies in 2000 at The American Spirit Institute in Williamsburg VA. Training with instructors from England and Spain, I developed a European technique and a holistic approach to esthetics. While furthering my education, I attended classes in Chinese Face Mapping, Touch Therapy, Breath Work and massage.

Working for several years at popular spas in Hampton Roads perfected my facial, waxing, and body treatment skills. I had the pleasure of working with a prominent dermatologist and plastic surgeon, furthering my knowledge through hands-on experience with advanced anti-aging and extreme skin care concerns. I also have experience in research; performing several treatments on research patients.

Reading, cooking, kayaking, roller blading, and weight training are a few of my interest.

Thank you for your Consideration,

Juanita W. Williams

EDUCATION

●ECPI University/ Medical Careers Institute; School of Health Science; Newport News VA

●American Spirit Institute of Esthetics, Williamsburg VA

DEGREE

●Associate of Applied Science in Health Science, June 2013

LICENSES

●Virginia State License Physical Therapist Assistant, June 2013

●Virginia State License Master Esthetician, October 2000

CERTIFICATION & MEMBERSHIPS

●Current APTA member

●American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/AED certificate

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Riverside Rehabilitation and Convalescent Center (Gloucester, VA) 08/27/2012-09/28/2012

●Managed daily caseload of 6-8 patients in a Skilled Nursing Facility

●Treated patients with CVA, THR, TKA

●Provided gait training, transfer training, therapeutic exercises and patient education

●Completed documentation and billing on a computer based system

●Researched and presented in-service on Parkinson Disease

Dominion Physical Therapy (Hampton, VA) 12/10/2012-01/25/2013

●Managed daily caseload of 10-14 patients in an Outpatient setting

●Facilitated therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, therapeutic modalities, patient education

●Treated patients with THR, TKA, CVA, spinal injuries, a variety of orthopedic patients

●Completed documentation and billing with a manual based system

●Researched and presented in-service on The Effect of Kinesio Taping and Balance on Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

●Riverside Rehabilitation and Convalescent Center (West Point, VA) 04/8/2013-06/14/2013

Managed daily caseload of 6-9 patients in a Skilled Nursing Facility

●Performed gait and balance assessments using Tinetti, Berg Balance Test, Dynamic Gait Test, Time Up and Go Test

●Provided treatment in vestibular and gait training, therapeutic exercises, core stabilization, activity tolerance and patient, family and caregiver education

●Researched and presented, The Effects of Reducing the Fear of Falling in the Elderly with Cognitive Behavioral Strategies and Tai Chi

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sentara Home Care; Greater Peninsula (Newport News, VA) 03/2017- Present, LPTA

●Independently manage a daily caseload of 6-8 patients in Home Health setting; routinely advocating with supervising PT, RN and Physicians regarding patient care

●Address strengthening, balance, gait, functional transfers and mobility, post-operative orthopedic care

●Treat patients with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, CHF, COPD, TIA, CVA and a variety of multiple comorbities

●Home assessments, patient/caregiver education and instruct patient/CG in HEP

Brookdale Senior Living (Williamsburg, VA) 09/2013- 03/2017, LPTA

●Manage a daily caseload of 7-11 patients in an Independent, Assisted living and Memory Care community in an outpatient and Home Health setting

●Implement therapeutic interventions; balance and gait training, strengthening, functional transfers and mobility, a variety of orthopedic injuries, manual therapy, and therapeutic modalities

●Treat patients with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuropathy, CHF, CVA, TIA, THR, TKR, Dementia and Alzheimer’s

●Home assessments, patient/caregiver education and provide home exercise program

●POS documentation completed on Rehab Optima and Pointcare

The Spa of Colonial of Williamsburg (Williamsburg, VA) 01/2007- 11/2015, Master Esthetician

●Treat 4-6 clients in a 5 Diamond Spa setting

●Assist clients with skin care concerns

●Perform aromatherapy facials, facial chemical peels, body treatments, facial and body waxing treatments

●Perform particle free microdermabrasion

●Perform microcurrent and LED facial treatments

●Recommend specific treatment and product to meet client goals

Skin Concepts; Dr. David H. McDaniel and Dr. Kyle Choe (Virginia Beach VA) June 2004- Sept 2005, Master Esthetician

●Assists Doctors with patient skin care concerns

●Provide facials for Pre and Post op laser resurfacing and plastic surgery patients

●Gentle Waves anti-aging photo facial, microdermabrasion, stretch mark treatment, detox body wraps facial and body waxing

●Chemical peels:

Glycolic peel 33%

Sensi peel w/ hydroquinone

PCA w/ hydroquinone

Beta lift 2.0/3.0

Vitalize peel

Anti-aging Research and Consulting; Dr. David H. McDaniel (Virginia Beach VA) June 2004- Sept 2005, Master Esthetician

●Screen patients

●Check-in patients

●Research treatments performed:

Gentle Waves photo facial

Idebenone Reveal Peel

Gentle Waves hair therapy

Hyperpigmentation laser treatment

LED hair removal

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