CATHERINE KELLER

adz5r1@r.postjobfree.com 630-***-**** Elgin, IL 60123

Summary

Fully qualified physical therapy professional, dedicated to helping people navigate their health & wellness needs. Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive background in strength & conditioning/Personal Training/Workman's Compensation. Offering more than 20 years of experience working in patient/client-focused settings in hospitals, doctor & therapy clinics, in-home and gym/wellness centers. Hardworking employee who is adaptable, empathetic, with multi-tasking and time management abilities and a wide clinical skill set. Dedicated to furthering my education and knowledge, currently pursuing a Health and Wellness Coaching Certification.

Skills

Current IL PTA License

Continuing Education in the following: Strength and Conditioning, Functional Movement, Mulligan and Grey technique, Post Operative Joint Rehabilitation, Lumbar and Pelvic girdle, Runners and associated injuries, Workman's Compensation cases

Years of experience in the following: Personal Training, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Home Health/Training and Medical Record Documentation

Extensive experience navigating Workman's Compensation cases

Self-managed patient/client programs and progressions

Clinical Personnel Support/Customer Service/Billing

Marketing within the healthcare and fitness fields

Experience

Metro Continued Care (Home Health) Elgin, IL

Physical Therapist Assistant

12/2022 - Current

Treat Workman's Compensation patients in their homes, communicating with physicians offices and case managers as needed.

Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.

Through subjective and objective assessments, modifies treatment and plan of care as appropriate.

Designs home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.

Participate in marketing and community presentations and projects, promoting success of facility.

Suburban Physical Therapy (Outpatient) Bartlett, IL

Physical Therapist Assistant

12/2012 - 05/2022

Managed a full patient load in a busy, physician owned outpatient clinic

Treated primarily Workman's Compensation patients with functional and work related activities to safely return patients to work in a timely manner.

Corresponded with physicians, case managers and utilized Job Duties and functions/FCE's and other disciplines as needed

Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises and plan of care to maximize benefits.

Performed documentation and appropriate billing for each patient with attention to detail

Performed chart audits and reviews quarterly on Work Comp, Medicare and private insurance charts.

Enhanced professional development and clinical knowledge through continuing education and peer reviewed literature

Wrote articles for clinics monthly newsletter and in-services on various topics

Performed the following treatments: Manual therapy -including PROM, joint mobilization, STM and Therapeutic Cupping; Therapeutic Yoga, Graston therapy and progressive strength and conditioning programs.

Described therapeutic regimens to promote wellness and health maintenance.

Bally Total Fitness/Indepedent (In-Home) Bloomingdale, IL

Personal Trainer

07/2000 - 07/2014

Studied multiple programs to provide health education, wellness and fitness program development to clients.

Led, instructed and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training, stress management, ergonomics and stretching activities.

Grew customer base through word-of-mouth and self marketing, establishing lasting relationships and meeting sales quotas.

Maintained files detailing personal fitness regimens, records, goals and assessments

Assisted clients with developing reasonable diets and nutritional guidelines.

Built and continually expanded knowledge and expertise on latest fitness trends and programs and kept class content fresh and interesting per each individual.

Specialized in transitional programs; training clients with previous injury or transitioning from a physical therapy program.

Athletico Hoffman Estates/St. Charles, IL

Physical Therapist Assistant

10/2009 - 10/2012

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts with appropriate billing

Worked inside of a wellness center and collaborated with other health professionals for transition of care from physical therapy to an independent and appropriate home exercise program

Hydrotherapy

Managed independent patient case load and attended patients physician appointments

Checked calendars and scheduled patient appointments to minimize wait times.

Noted treatment trends and monitored physical therapy services rendered, achieving production objectives.

Participated in marketing, luncheons, community presentations and projects, promoting success of facility.

Education and Training

College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL

Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assistance

06/2006

Clinical Rotations: Inpatient, Sub-Acute, Pediatric, Outpatient

4.0 GPA/Honor Roll

Passed license exam October 2006/License is current and up to date.

Elgin Community College Elgin, IL

Associate of Science in Personal Training Program

06/2003

Certified as a Personal Trainer upon completing program and passing certification exam.

National Society of Health Coaches Self-Paced

Health & Wellness Coach Certification (Currently Pursuing) in Health Coaching

Evidence based health coaching program, exclusive for licensed health and medical professionals.

Certifications

Independent

Personal Training (maintained current certification for 15 years)

Therapeutic Yoga

Modern Cupping

Graston

CPR

Currently pursuing Health & Wellness Certification

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