Physical Therapist Assistant

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking to obtain a physical therapist assistant position, in an outpatient facility to exercise knowledge obtained from previous job experience as well as to further my knowledge in a constructive work environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Athletico, Chicago land area August 2017 - present

Physical Therapist Assistant

Manage physical therapy treatment of various patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations.

Manage and coordinate community outreach programs to help bring awareness of physical therapy services provided through out communities.

Led marketing campaigns to increase and promote physical therapy services to underserve communities.

Directed and manage clinical experiences of students of physical therapy assistance as a clinical instructor.

KINDRED HOSPITAL, Chicago land area November 2014 - present

Physical Therapist Assistant

Manage physical therapy treatment of various patient populations, ranging from adolescence to geriatric population in LTAC facility.

Administered physical agents to improve mobility and relieve pain caused by disease or injury as directed by the physical therapist’s plan of care.

Exercise training in wound care management with pulsed lavage therapy.

Provided skilled therapy for patients with acute and chronic respiratory dysfunction, ventilator dependent, and weaning management.

Provided medical rehabilitation to patients with multiple diagnosis including CA, CVA, COPD, neurological, SCI, and amputees.

Reported on patient’s progress during multi disciplinary personal team meetings.

Communicated and assisted with problem solving as well as advocated for patients.

Utilized, supervised, and educated support personnel and students when appropriate.

Maintained efficient productivity by multitasking between 15-20 patient loads per day.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science in PTA June 2013

Associate in Liberal Studies June 2012

LICENSURE

Licensed physical therapist assistant #160.006774 IL. 09/30/20123

RELEVENT SKILLS

Certified Clinical Instructor

Pain - Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)

CPR certified by the American Heart Association.

Able to fluently read, write, and speak in Spanish.

References furnished upon request

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