Physical Therapist Assistant

JESUSA P. IDOS

**** ******* ***** **. *** Jose, CA 95121 408-***-**** ********@*****.***

PROFILE

Self-sufficient, experienced with over 20 years, and passionate PTA seeking a challenging position in a diverse setting to enhance professional growth in clinical skills to improve functional well-being of the community through effective rehabilitation.

CLINICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Extensive experience in numerous SNFs and hospital settings to implement and facilitate treatment programs, per supervising PT care plan

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver optimum patient care

Participate in educational mentoring of PTA students & interns

Enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal/communications skills, coupled with effective time management and organizational abilities

Maintains independence, a strong instinct, and a calm reserve in stressful and demanding environments EMPLOYMENT HISTORY & QUALIFICATIONS

THERAGEN, LLC (Plum Tree Care Center), San Jose, CA May 2001 – Present Physical Therapist Assistant

Effectively provides physical therapy treatment to adult and geriatric in-patients at a 70-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility, with essential responsibilities that involve, but not limited to:

● Skillfully improve functional mobility that include bed mobility, transfers, gait, and wheelchair propulsion

● Develop and administer therapeutic exercises and modalities encompassing passive, active, and resistive exercises, muscle re-educ, massage, and physical agents

● Train to improve posture, balance, proprioception, and sensory integration for fall prevention; fall recovery education and techniques

● Instruct safe and effective use of assisted devices (mobility devices, orthotics) and modify training accordingly

● Execute diagnostic tests to assess muscle, nerve, and joint limitations; administer outcome measures and standardized physical performance tests

● Effectively report changes/progress in patient status or needs to supervising therapist in a timely manner

● Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, and other clinical staff team members of treatment variations and discharge needs

● Provide timely documentation per facility & department requirements, and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan

● Develop and enhance clinical and professional skills through knowledge and continuing education

● Support and participate in department operations, meetings, and development ADDITIONAL CORE EXPERIENCE (HOSPITAL SETTINGS)

● St. Louise Regional Hospital - Gilroy, CA

● Manor Care Health Services - Sunnyvale, CA

● English Oaks Conv. and Rehab Hospital - Modesto, CA

● Skyline Healthcare Center - San Jose, CA

EDUCATION

Kapi’olani Community College, Honolulu, HI June 1996 AA, Physical Therapy Assistant

University of Guam, Mangilao, GUAM May 1991

Bachelor of Arts, Biology

REFERENCES

Professional and personal references upon request

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