Physical Therapist Assistant

Charles N Gardner

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Beccaria, PA *6616

814-***-**** *******@*****.***

Objectives

Physical Therapist Assistant seeking full or part-time position. Looking to utilize my interpersonal and professional skills to provide top quality rehabilitation services. Help patients achieve the highest level of functional recovery. Help your company to build and maintain a reputation of excellence in the community.

Education

Graduated August 2011 with high distinction, receiving an Associate of Science Degree, Physical Therapist Assistant, from Pennsylvania State University, DuBois, PA 2011

Three week clinical internship in acute care at Clearfield Hospital, Clearfield, PA

Six week clinical internship at Drayer Physical Therapy out-patient services, Altoona, PA

Six week clinical internship at Health South Rehabilitation Hospital, Altoona, PA

3.83 Cumulative GPA- Dean’s list all four semesters

Member of National Honor Society, Delta Mu Sigma

Member of Penn State Blue and White Society

Member of THON- Benefits the Four Diamonds Fund for Cancer research

Professional Skills

• Experience working with Orthopedic, Cardiac, TBI, SCI, and Stroke patients.

• Proficient with goniometric measurements as well as postural, gait, and strength assessments.

• Competent in delivery of all types of modalities, balance training, stretching and therapeutic procedures.

• Proficient in patient transfers including experience with Hoyer lifts.

• Performed toileting transfers and provided catheter voiding following universal precautions.

• Certified CPR and First-Aid through the American Red Cross, including child and infant CPR.

• Well versed in testing insulin levels, as well as delivery of subcutaneous insulin injections.

Work experience

Physical Therapist Assistant, Health South outpatient services, south central region of PA, February 2012 to current.

Rehabilitation Technician, Health South Rehabilitation Hospital, Altoona, PA September 2011 to current.

Dietary technician, Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone, PA, Feb 2010 to Oct 2011.

Independent contractor, Warriors Mark Wing Shooting and Kennel Club, Ginter, PA March 2009 to Aug 2009.

Union Sheet Metal HVAC Apprentice, S.P. McCarl, Altoona, PA, Feb 2008 to Sep 2008.

Landscape technician, College Gardens, State College, PA March 2007 to Oct 2007.

Professional Temp, Spherion Staffing, Altoona and State College locations, 2005 to 2009.

Construction Laborer/ Form Carpenter, Fiore Contracting, Altoona, PA, 2001 to 2005.

Resident Assistant, Outlook Pointe, State College, PA, 1999 to 2001.

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