Physical Therapist Assistant

Carolyn S. Chute

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North Tonawanda, N.Y. 14120

Home Telephone 716-***-****

Cell Phone 716-***-****

Objective: To obtain a position as an Ergonomic Specialist where my workplace safety and Injury prevention will improve the company’s bottom line while increasing quality, productivity and employee job satisfaction.

Education: The Back School of Atlanta (2010-2011)

Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist

Villa Maria College, Buffalo 14225 (1999-2002)

Physical Therapist Assistant

Associates in Applied Science

Erie County Community College (1998-1999)

Professional Experience:

CASE Ergonomics (September 2010 –Currently)

• Developed/ conducted safety and health training to employees.

• Provided warm-up stretching and strengthening exercises for specific tasks and specific occupations.

• Can identify hazards in the workplace.

• Completed Ergonomic Evaluations in both Industrial and office space environments.

• Provided employers with a typed report summarizing my findings.

Professional Experience:

Buffalo Medical Group ( July 8, 2002- August 2005)

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (Aug 2005- present)

• Discussed a patient’s progress with the attending physician, family, nursing and discharge planners as needed.

• Planned and instructed patients and family in a home exercise programs and documented teaching.

• Assisted in patient scheduling.

• Performed a variety of supervisory and educational activities, such as supervising activities of clerk aides and physical therapist assistant students.

• Performed gait training for patients with various orthopedic and neuromuscular dysfunction.

• Collected data with a Physical Therapist for Functional Capacity Evaluation for companies, physicians and social services.

• Experienced with functional training exercise.

Educational Development:

• CPR Certified

• Credentialed Clinical Instructor from the APTA

• Ergonomics Assessment Certification and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Prevention. ( CEAS I)

• Practice and Management of Occupational Ergonomics (CEAS III)

• Shift workers risks and Options

• Certified in Functional Baseline Testing.

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