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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN/Southern IL &

Location:
Paducah, KY, 42003
Salary:
38/hour
Posted:
January 29, 2026

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Resume:

Heidi C. Yocum, PTA

Metropolis, IL 270-***-**** **************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience in skilled nursing, hospital, and home health settings. Known for strong communication, attention to detail, and compassionate patient care. Seeking PRN or flexible opportunities in Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky.

Licensure

Illinois Physical Therapist Assistant License #160.007861

Core Skills

Electronic Medical Records (ReDoc, MediTech, NetHealth, Casamba); Patient Progression; Therapeutic Exercise; Functional Training; Documentation; Team Collaboration

Professional Experience

Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center / Southgate Senior Living – Metropolis, IL

Physical Therapist Assistant June 2017 – Present

Provided physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Progressed patients toward functional goals, documented outcomes, and communicated changes in patient status.

Massac Memorial Hospital – Metropolis, IL

Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) June 2017 – September 2022

Winery Tours of Southern Illinois – Paducah, KY

Owner / Operator 2008 – Present

Managed scheduling, customer relations, vendor coordination, and financial records.

Education

Associate of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant – West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2016

Associate of Science – West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2015

Clinical Experience

Jackson Purchase Medical Center – Mayfield, KY

Baptist Home Health – Paducah, KY

Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky – Paducah, KY

Lourdes Rehabilitation – Paducah, KY

Baptist Rehabilitation – Paducah, KY

Professional References

Missy Quint, PT – Supervising Physical Therapist, Southgate Healthcare, Metropolis, IL 270-***-**** ********@*****.***

Dana Brown, PT – Former Clinical Instructor (Home Health) and Supervising PT, Southgate 270-***-****

Michael Muscarella, PT, DPT, LDE – Executive Director of Ambulatory Services, Baptist Health Paducah 270-***-**** ***********@****.***

Peggy Block, PT – Former Coordinator, PTA Program; Dean of Allied Health and Personal Services, West Kentucky Community and Technical College 270-***-****

Rob Caturano, PT – Director, Department of Biokinetics, Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky 270-***-****

Stacey Nourie, COTA – Director of Rehabilitation, Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation 618-***-****



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