Therapist Assistant Physical

Luis Melgoza

559-***-**** ***********@*******.*** 554 E. Howard St., Pasadena, CA 91104

Professional Summary: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with nine years of treating complex neurological and orthopedic conditions in primarily geriatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Experience

Physical Therapist Assistant April 2012 – Current

San Joaquin Valley Rehab Hospital

7173 N Sharon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

Physical Therapist Assistant February 2017 to January 2020

Oakwood Gardens Care Center

3510 E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93726

Progressed patients safely through levels of treatment within maximum capabilities of each patient in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Instructed and aided patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility, balance, and prosthetic training.

Chart reviewing and administration of treatments

Skills:

Trained in diagnostics and prognostics

Motor and cognitive skill therapy

Patient Relations

Broad understanding of neurology

Excellent problem solver/conflict resolution

Bilingual: Spanish

Supervisory skills: effective leadership skills and team building

Software: HMS, Rehab Optima

Education

Masters of Physical Therapy May 2004

California State University, Fresno

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology December 1998

California State University, Fresno

References available upon request.

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