Physical Therapist Assistant

Lynda Bartholomew

Fort Wayne, IN ***** • 757-***-**** • *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management with special focus on the geriatric population. Successful career history comprising more than 8 years. Skills

Adaptive to changing environments

Focused on consistent, quality care in a busy

setting

Functional Improvements

Patient Service

Interdisciplinary Care

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant, 08/2021 to Current

Powerback Rehab – Fort Wayne, IN

Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability. Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits. Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes. Physical Therapist Assistant, 07/2019 to 07/2021

Parkview Therapy ONE – Fort Wayne, IN

Assess treatment plans and make adjustments as needed for maximum benefits Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability. Facilitate therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re education, manual therapy and patient education as appropriate.

Physical Therapist Assistant, 05/2014 to 07/2019

Riverside Outpatient Therapy Services – Newport News, VA Assisted 8 Physical Therapists in facilitating patient care plans in an outpatient setting Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy, and altered treatment plans as appropriate

Performed outpatient physical therapy for patients with joint replacements, balance disorders, chronic pain and neurological diseases

Managed a high-volume caseload and organized a daily schedule of 12-14 patients Physical Therapist Assistant, 08/2017 to 06/2019

Bon Secours Health System Inc. – Newport News, VA

Worked in a skilled nursing setting

Monitored and recorded patient progression in response to therapy Treated a wide range of conditions in the geriatric setting Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, canes, and crutches Recorded treatment, responses and progress notes in electronic patient charts Treated each patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals Physical Therapist Assistant, 08/2016 to 08/2017

Summit Rehab & Associates – Newport News, VA

Scheduled and performed patient appointments in timely manner to ensure quality care in a home setting

Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after joint replacement surgery, neurological disorders, and general debilitation

Planned and administered a range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation Measured vital signs before and after treatment, as well as monitored for signs of infection and DVT's

Education

Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapist Assistant, 2014 Riverside College of Health Careers - Newport News, VA

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