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Applied Science (aas)
Physical Therapy Assistant
Assisted with evaluations and re-evaluations under the supervision of the physical therapist
- Treated and administered treatment plans with respect to individual patient's problems
- Monitored progress notes and records on a daily basis
- Maintained documentation consistent with Medicare and HMO plans
- Consistently reported to physical therapist, patient progress/status to allow for updated of goals and modifications by physical therapist of treatment program.
- Performed all required data collection for the department accurately and within expected time frame.
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High School Diploma
Science
Student Physical Therapy Assistant
Supported licensed physical therapist and physical therapist assistant with bedside and out of room rehabilitation for patients suffering from CVAs, TBIs, knee and hip replacements, paraplegics and back surgery patients
- Instructed, motivated, and assisted patients as they practice exercises and functional activities
- Measured patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts and vital signs to determine effects of treatments and information for patient evaluations
- Monitored operation of equipment, observed patients during treatment to compile and evaluate date on patients' responses and progress, and report results to physical therapist
- Administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises and massages
- Ensured patient care documentation was timely, legible, and efficient
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Science
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Provided one on one care to various patient populations in a private, outpatient clinic. Documented daily services, weekly progress notes, and charges utilizing Ther- Office software.
- Instructed and monitored patients utilizing the Wellness Program
- Maintained consistent and continuous communication with RPT regarding patient status
- Aided and assisted RPT with obtaining re-assessment and discharge information
- Maintained equipment in good working order and notified supervisor of any repairs needed
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Massage Therapy
Physical Therapy Assistant
Facilitated communication between patients and doctors, medical, and administrative staff in the physical therapy department.
- Coordinated patient appointments, health information, and insurance verification.
- Greeted and checked patients at front desk, making and confirming appointments, preparing patient charts, obtaining medical records, retrieving faxes, and handling patient related calls.
- Investigated and directed patient and family inquiries and complaints to the appropriate staff members.
- Assisted in patient screenings
- Provided support in developing and implementing new programs/techniques to enhance physical therapy services.
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Physical Therapist Assistant Program / License
Traveling Physical Therapy Assistant
Provided quality therapeutic care to patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities within the comfort of their home.
- Excellent ability to communicate and educate patients in therapies, equipment and exercises.
- Followed established plan of care, taking into account individual patients' special or age-related needs, under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
- Completed accurate documentation for services provided, patients' progress, discharge summaries, home-program treatment plans and other required forms.
- Very effective at reaching physical therapy goals as planned by evaluating physical therapist and achieving patient satisfaction.
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Physical Therapist Assistant Program / License
Traveling Physical Therapy Assistant
Provided quality therapeutic care to patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities within the comfort of their home.
- Excellent ability to communicate and educate patients in therapies, equipment and exercises.
- Followed established plan of care, taking into account individual patients' special or age-related needs, under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
- Completed accurate documentation for services provided, patients' progress, discharge summaries, home-program treatment plans and other required forms.
- Very effective at reaching physical therapy goals as planned by evaluating physical therapist and achieving patient satisfaction.
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Associate of Science
Physical Therapy Assistant
Expert in multitasking in care for joint replacements, amputations and CVA. Successfully incorporated the mental status of the patient from mild to severe dementia.
- Instructed and motivated patients to learn and replicate transfers, ambulation and daily activities.
- Responsible for monitoring BP/O2 SATS, transporting and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Taught exercise classes weekly at Palmetto assisted living facility to encourage exercise and health living.
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Health Care Administration
Physical Therapy Assistant
Provided therapeutic treatment in accordance with patients established plan of care.
- Documented all treatment provided, including observations, recording and reporting patient status and response from treatment.
- Managed and assisted with guidance for PTA students on their clinical.
- Instructed new employees in correct transfers with good body mechanics and good technique.
- Oversaw the work of Physical Therapy Aides and students internees
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Associate of Applied Science
Physical Therapy Assistant
Worked with patient on Mobility, Strengthening and Range of Motion at scheduled appointments
- Rotated between inpatient and outpatient environment quickly and efficiently depending on the needs of the day.
- Educated the patient passionately about proper techniques on how to recover from injury or surgery.
- Taught patients about the function of particular muscles such as scooting in and out of a car and why the need to improve muscle.
- Met with patients at Brighton Recreation Center for one on one sessions of aqua therapy. While utilizing the healing properties of water instructed patients in unique exercises encouraging buoyancy to aid in increased mobility with ease in building healing process.
- Ran a wellness program three mornings a week for over seven years for people with cardiac and or pulmonary issues.
- Managed an Out Patient gym that employees eight Physical Therapists, one Occupational Therapist and two Physical Therapy Assistants. Assured the gym was stocked and organized at all times.
- Functional in EMR Electronic Medical Records for over three years.
- Certified in CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Assistant
Treated Patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical therapist ensuring and enhancing patient safety in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Performed patient treatment after patient observation, interviews, and administration of standard measures and Tests, implemented established treatment plans and programs with short and long term anticipated functional outcomes along with progressing individual PT treatment programs.
- Clinical rotations in out patient, Inpatient (ICU, NICU, CCU), Pediatrics, Geriatrics providing treatments for a wide variety of Orthopedic (Musculoskeletal conditions, Hip/Knee replacements, Amputations), Neurological (CVA) conditions.
- Communicated with MD's, RPT's, and other medical professional concerning patient's status, progress and services and needs.
- Able to work independently or as a member of a team
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Physical Therapy Assistant
- Assisted the Doctor in treating patients, utilizing Electric Stimulation Therapy and Ultra Sound.
- Prepared patients for X-rays and developed the films.
- Initialized new patient intake with the necessary documentation required.
- Managed the Doctors calendar.
- Provided clerical assistance as needed.
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Applied Sciences
Physical Therapy Assistant
Worked as part of a team providing physical therapy treatments to both orthopedic and sports medicine patients by helping to establish, implement, monitor and complete treatment programs in the clinic setting, as well as develop home exercise programs to maintain patients' improvement.
- Maintained appropriate documentation and billing records for accurate reimbursement from insurance.
- Assisted with staff scheduling requirements to ensure sufficient coverage for patient appointments.
- Responsible as Acting Clinic Manager approximately 30% of the time in the absence of clinic manager.
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Applied Science
Business Finance
Student Physical Therapy Assistant
Assisted PT in providing appropriate interventions for patients in the acute care setting
- Discussed patient cases with the doctor and physical therapists, case managers, and nurses
- Instructed clients and/or their families about exercises
- Educated and motivated patients in exercises
- Provided documentation of patients treatments, responses, and progress
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Criminology
Receptionist/ Medical Billing/ Physical Therapy Assistant
Managed the reception area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Maintained an up-to-date department organizational chart.
- Made copies, sent faxes, and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports, and scanned documents.
- Cooperated with Medicare, Medicaid and private Auto Insurance providers to resolve billing issues.
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Physical Therapy Assistant Program
Physical Therapy Assistant/prn
Work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.
- Implement selected components of patient treatments as directed by the physical therapist.
- Obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications as needed to either progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Primarily in Home Health setting.
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Biology
Business Management
Physical Therapy Assistant
Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatment
- Motivated and assisted patients during therapy exercises, and assisted therapeutic massage.
- Observed patients before and during therapy sessions to gage their improvement
- Consulted with physical therapist to modify and coordinate treatment plan
- Prepared reports to physical therapists on the patient's response after treatments
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Movement And Exercise Science
Physical Therapy Assistant (p.t.a.)
Performed duties of a Physical Therapy Assistant for various types of orthopedic injuries
- Instructed daily back classes, managed patient load, including progress reports, doctor's letters and discharge summaries
- Administered various manual therapy techniques
- Applied modalities such as mechanical traction, TENS and muscle stimulators
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Physical Therapy Assistant
Eastern Religion
Physical Therapy Assistant
Assisted PT in implementing patient treatment plans for managing both orthopedic and lymphedema conditions
- Educated regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments
- Developed, marketed, and instructed multiple exercise classes
- Performed all components of Complete Decongestive Therapy: Manual Lymph Drainage, Sequential Compression Bandaging, Decongestive exercises, Skin care
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Electrical Installation
Physical Therapy Aide
Physical Therapy Assistant
Administered physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant to physical therapist.
- Responsible for keeping all work space and patient treatment area clean.
- Recorded findings in order to develop or revise treatment programs.
- Instructed, motivated and assisted patient with non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities and daily-living activities.
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Anthropology
Asian Systems Therapies
Physical Therapy Assistant/massage Therapist
Responsible for receiving all patients and administering all care as ordered by Physical Therapist.
- Performed Hydrotherapy, tens Unit application, Traction, Passive Movement Exercises.
- Implemented effective Massage therapy treatment plans for all specific nerve injuries.
- Opened and closed facility daily, performed all personal training on all equipment, maintained charts and answered phones.
- Maintained upkeep on all exercise and therapy equipment.
- Performed in-house instruction on Jin Shin Do Acupressure for all Physical Therapists.
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Estonia
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Provided assistance to Physical Therapist by administering traction and massage to relief neck and back pain of patients after accidents.
- Prepared treatment areas and used electric therapy equipment for patient treatment procedures.
- Administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, heat/light/electrical stimulation and ultrasound.
- Observed patients during treatments in order to compile and evaluate patient's responses and progress.
- Measured patient's range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient's evaluations.
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Physical Therapist Assistant Graduate
Physical Therapy Assistant PRN
Maintained patient care in a skilled nursing facility and outpatient clinic with short term and long term.
- Documented patients' progress and completed daily progress notes and other required forms.
- Worked with different geriatric patients recovering from joint replacements, CVA, dementia and TBI to name a few.
- Performed exercise regimen, muscle stretching and ADL's with patients.
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Physical Therapy Assisting
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Executed treatment plans for patients in an outpatient facility
- Implemented balance programs for patients with neurological or orthopedic conditions
- Educated patients on injury prevention
- Supervised rehab techs and massage therapists
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Science / Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Implemented patient plan of care under direction of Physical Therapist
- Preformed wide range of modality treatments
- Prepared and maintained electronic patient records
- Preformed Aquatic therapy 3-4 days per week
- Maintained the physical therapy and aquatic inventory, ordered new supplies as needed
- Provided the mentoring and training for Physical Therapist Assistant Students
- Completed monthly chart billing audits
- Assistant manager. Managed coordination of patient scheduling
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Applied Science
Exercise Science
Physical Therapy Assistant Student
Treated a variety of orthopedic patients from shoulder, cervical, lumbar, and knee injuries
- Treated pelvic floor incontinence with the use of biofeedback technology
- Developed plan of care with interventions appropriate for each patient's treatment
- Applied modalities such as IFC/Pre-mod electric stimulation, cervical traction, ultrasound, cold and hot packs
- Applied manual therapy as part of intervention such as joint mobilizations grade 1-4, trigger point release, soft and deep tissue massage
- Communicated with therapists of patient's status changes
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Physical Therapy Assistant
Anthropology
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Functioned as PT/PTA team to provide efficient and effective treatment in a busy outpatient orthopedic setting
- Followed specific protocols designed to increase strength and function in patients following Rotator Cuff Repair surgery, Total Knee Arthroplasty, and other surgeries
- Provided instruction and correction to patients performing strength and agility exercises designed to return to sports
- Monitored progress daily through functional assessments and goniometric measurements and adjusted treatment plans accordingly
- Utilized EMR to manage patient records, home exercise programs, and daily notes
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Applied Science
Physical Therapy Assistant
Responsible for administering physical therapy treatment of multiple orthopedic injuries.
- Development of work programs according to Physical Therapist POC, per individual patient needs and job requirements.
- Schedule Functional Capacity Evaluations with Physical Therapist.
- Assist Physical Therapist with administering FCE.
- Initiate and assist patient with work program, according to Physical Therapist POC.
- Complete daily documentation and provide weekly billing summaries.
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High School Diploma
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Helped patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities.
- Taught patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities.
- Studied, evaluated, and recorded patients' activities and progress.
- Cared for geriatric patients and other age groups diagnosed with musculoskeletal, neurological, and vascular conditions under physical therapist supervision.
- Help with organizing and coordinating patient files, referral tracking and other front desk administrative duties.
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