Therapist Assistant Physical

Vance Black

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Cell: 512-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

Professional Summary:

Enthusiastic Physical Therapist Assistant dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case management team. I have had experience in all different fields ranging from outpatient, nursing home and home health, I have spent the last 10 years in the home health setting and I feel like I will be a valuable part of your team to provide quality patient care.

Skills:

Home health care expertise

Patient-focused therapy

Focused on consistent quality care

Very good communication skills

Skilled in patient relations

Good Communicator between disciplines

Constant communication with Supervising Therapists

Understands the Medicare guideline pertaining to therapy in home settings

Efficient in document programs such as Kinser and Pariox

Carry own professional liability insurance

Work History:

01/2010 – Current Physical Therapist Assistant

Verse Home Health – 2105 Westover Road Austin, TX 78745

Administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive range of motions and muscle reeducation while following the plan of care established by the Supervising Physical Therapist. Educated patients and family member’s regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments. Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their success. Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients.

08/2007 to 03/2013 Physical Therapist Assistant

Advanced Therapeutic Solutions – 1710 Carey Ave Taylor, TX 78654

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy. Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments. Administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation while following the plan of care established by the Supervising Physical Therapist. Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices. Administered massages to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.

04/2005 to 02/2013 Physical Therapist Assistant

Texas Home Health – 605 River Bend Georgetown, TX 78628

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy. Treated a wide range of conditions including chronic and acute pain, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, stroke, TKR, THR and neuropathies while following the plan of care established by the Supervising Physical Therapist. Administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation. Delivered home care physical therapy to homebound patients.

Education:

May 2004 Associate of Applied Science – Austin Community College Austin, TX

Professional References:

Andy Gonzales MSPT 6608 Sunstrip Dr Austin, TX 956-***-****

Pat Toole OT 1710 Carey Ave Taylor, TX 214-***-****

Ray Alva OT 2105 Westover Road Austin, TX 78703 512-***-****

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