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High School Diploma
Bachelor of Arts
Physical Therapist Aide
Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatment.
- Instructed, motivated, safeguarded, and assisted patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical
- Secured patients into or onto therapy equipment.
- Applied hot and cold packs to patients during electrical stimulation.
- Gave patients paraffin baths.
- Transported patients to and from treatment areas, providing standing support.
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Science
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Aide
Performed clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
- Arranged treatment supplies to keep them in order.
- Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatment.
- Instructed, motivated, safeguarded and assisted patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Observed patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress, and reported to physical therapist.
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Education Outdoor Teacher Education
Physical Therapist Aide
Assisted in treatment plans under the guidance and supervision of a Physical Therapist
- Prepared, organized and cleaned patient treatment areas
- Arranged treatment supplies to keep them in order
- Made sure all equipment was in good working order, maintained inventory
- Helped with therapeutic application of heat, cold, light, electricity, ultrasound
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Kinesiology
Physical Therapist Aide
Prepared patients for electrical stimulation to recruit and contract appropriate muscle fibers
- Promoted increased circulation and pain reduction with the use of an ultrasound machine
- Acquired the experience to properly perform spinal and cervical traction on patients
- Supervised patients' therapeutic exercise routines while recording their progress
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Exercise Biology
Physical Therapist Aide
Assisted with patient rehabilitation and treatment
- Prepared, cleaned, and organized treatment areas and equipment
- Escorted handicapped and disabled patients with wheelchairs or personal assistance
- Instructed and guided patients on prescribed exercises while emphasizing correct form and posture for land and aquatic therapy
- Trained new aides on proper aide protocol and duties
- Organized patient file system and performed patient appointment reminder calls
- Managed and organized supply inventory
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Nursing
Exercise Physiology
Maternal/newborn/pediatrics
Physical Therapist Aide
Administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, ultrasound treatments, heat therapy, light therapy, and electrical stimulation
- Instructed, motivated, and assisted patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under the direction of medical staff
- Documented treatment given and equipment used
- Observed patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and reported to physical therapist
- Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatments
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Paralegal
Legal Studies
Physical Therapist Aide
Administered active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
- Instructed, motivated, safeguarded, or assisted patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Recorded treatment given and equipment used.
- Conferred with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
- Observed patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
- Secured patients into or onto therapy equipment.
- Transported patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
- Arranged treatment supplies to keep them in order.
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Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Research Assistant
Physical Therapist Aide
Collaborated with physical therapists and patients to formulate a therapeutic routine.
- Executed current techniques of electronic stimulation therapy, ultrasound, and cryotherapy.
- Coached injured patients to perform therapeutic exercises properly while empathizing with their pain in a fast paced cost-sensitive environment.
- Trained in anatomical functioning and complications.
- Compassionate respect for others.
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year at this job
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Physical Therapist Aide/ Massage Therapist
Massage therapy focusing on injury treatment, pain management and stress management of therapy patients.
- Guided patients in proper exercise form and posture, under the direction of physical therapists
- Helped instruct patients in using orthopedic braces and assistive devices
- Administered therapeutic hot packs, cold packs and prepared various electrical stimulation treatments
- Assisted in the set up and clean up of treatment areas, and disinfection of equipment
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Doctorate Of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Aide
Admitted and scheduled more than 90 patient treatments and assisted in clerical duties.
- Assisted in patient transfers, gait training, planning and administering treatments, physical/chemical modalities, and therapeutic exercises to pediatric and geriatric patients with varying disorders.
- Participated in wound care management, lymph edema management, and properly fitted patients for wheelchairs, braces, and assistive devices.
- Maintained an organized treatment facility to provide a safe and clean environment for patients and staff on a daily basis.
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Bachelor of Science
Physical Therapist Aide
Performed all duties of an aide in a busy outpatient clinic under supervision of multiple licensed physical therapists.
- Administered modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, and phonophoresis.
- Led patients in prescribed strength and flexibility programs.
- Performed general clean-up duties.
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Psychology
Physical Therapist Aide
Managed and verified patient records, medical history and other personal information
- Facilitated communication between physicians and patients by interpreting (Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati) during patient evaluations
- Assisted patients through guided exercise routines
- Operated front desk managing calls, appointments, and coordinating exam room usage
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High School Diploma
Nursing Assistant Program
Lead Physical Therapist Aide
Kept the treatment area (whirlpools tanks) clean and organized for all patients and prepared patients for therapy
- Helped patients get to or from the treatment area safely and provided wound care.
- Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support and conferred with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning patient treatment.
- Assisted in ordering necessary supplies and provided wound care.
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Biology
Physical Therapist Aide
100 hours of volunteer work as a physical therapist aide
- Kept therapy areas clean and organized
- Assisted patients in and out of therapy office
- Maintained equipment through set up, take down, and cleaning
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Economics
Accounting Ii
Chemistry
Physical Therapist Aide
Prepared patients for treatment.
- Demonstrated to patients the proper exercise techniques and use of equipment.
- Provided clean and safe working environment.
- Performed administrative duties when needed.
Candidate Info
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year at this job
Bachelor of Science
Biology
Physical Therapist Aide
Trained and evaluated newly employed physical therapy aides in job expectations, skills, and knowledge needed to appropriately complete occupational demands
- Provided thorough patient-centered care while assisting individuals through rehabilitation regimens constructed by seven overseeing physical and occupational therapists
- Assisted individuals in ambulation
- Knowledgeable in orthopedic rehabilitation and protocols
Candidate Info
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years at this job
Physical Therapist Aide
Instructed, motivated, safeguarded, and assisted patients as they performed exercises and functional activities.
- Performed administrative duties which included telephone correspondence, document faxing and scanning.
- Interaction, compassion and care for patients with all phases of ADL's.
- Responsible for patient preparation, set-up and usage of CPM machines.
- Assisted therapists during patient evaluation, performance and treatment progress.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and professionalism throughout employment.
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Physical Therapist Aide
Provided patients with massage therapy and therapeutic functional exercises
- Assessed patient's soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion
- PNF Manual Stretching techniques
- Motivated patients towards a health conscious goal with a strong emphasis on exercise and exercise protocols
- Helped patients with rehabilitation through balance, proprioceptive drills, and gait training
- Provided patients with electro therapy which includes electro stimulation, ultra sound therapy, and cold laser treatments
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Sociology
Public Health Administration And Education
Physical Therapist Aide
Carried out exercise programs with patients
- Set patients up on different electro-physical agents
- Worked with a PT specialized in the treatment of Vertigo and other balance/dizziness conditions.
- Planned treatment session for patients with various neurological and orthopedic conditions.
- Completed documentation for all patients including evaluations in online MediTech system.
- Performed evaluations as well as full treatment sessions with patients under the supervision of a clinical instructor.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as OT, MD, Speech Pathologist, Nursing, and Social Work.
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Bachelor of Arts
Physical Therapist Aide
- Prepared treatment room for patient following protocols
- Prepared patient for physical therapy treatment by welcoming and assisting patient into apparel
- Maintained safe, clean, and friendly environment
- Demonstrated and observed recovery exercises with patient
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Kinesiology
Physical Therapist Aide
Worked under the direct supervision of a physical therapist or assistant.
- Assisted in the productive operation of a physical therapy practice.
- Maintained the treatment area and prep therapy sessions.
- Aided in the transport of immobile patients.
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Physical Anthropology
Kinesiology
Physical Therapist Aide
Instructed patients' rehabilitation programs 40-45 hours/week
- Performed Biodex strength tests and gait analysis
- Assisted in closed-chain, shoulder, and core classes
- Applied iontophoresis and other electrical modalities
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Graphic Design
Accounting
Physical Therapist Aide
Instructed, motivated, safeguarded, and assisted patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Placed heat packs and electrodes on patients
- Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatment
- Changed linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
- Secured patients into or onto therapy equipment.
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Biology
Physical Therapist Aide
Assisted in many aspects of treatment: demonstrated correct usage of equipment as part of patient instruction, aided in exercise programs as trained
- Set up cardio machines and patient tables prior to appointments to ensure efficiency
- Coordinated appointments and handled issues with insurance companies
- Observed assessment testing of injuries
- Underwent weekly testing on anatomy and physiology of the human body by management
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Athletic Training
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist Aide
Assisted in patient care under the direct supervision of Therapists.
- Maintained patient flow during therapeutic exercise.
- Instructed patients in use of TrazerHRA system for concussion assessment and return to play programs.
- Performed general office duties including phones, scheduling and daily preparation.
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months at this job
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Aide
Guided patients in proper exercise form and posture, under the direction of physical therapists
- Administered therapeutic hot packs, cold packs and personally handled various electrical stimulation treatments
- Updated/prepared documentation for patient physical therapy charts
- Set up, cleaned and disinfected patient treatment areas
- Helped patients moving between treatment areas, via wheelchair or personal assistance
Candidate Info
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Kinesiology And Health Sciences
Medical College Of Virginia
Physical Therapist Aide/ Front Desk Coordinator
Prepared equipment for Therapists i.e. ultrasounds, TENS units, traction units, and EMG biofeeback
- Applied heat and cold therapy to patients
- Administered ultrasound treatment and EMG biofeedback testing to patients
- Taught exercises to patients; Core stabilization, Pelvic Floor, Balance test, cervical stabilization, Leg strengthening, lumbar stabilization
- Administrative work including filing, faxing, copying, brochures, display board, verifying insurances, and ordering DME
- Front desk- scheduling appointments, checking in patients, educating patients of diagnosis and general plan of care
- Assisted with internal pelvic floor examination
- Completed subjective portion of evaluation for Physical Therapist
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Associate of Science
Vocational Degree
Physical Therapist Aide/office Manager
Daily checked insurance benefits, and kept up to date with patients authorization timing
- Maintained cleanliness of the office
- Prepared hot packs, ice packs, and E-Stim units for the therapist to apply
- Assisting the therapist during therapy sessions
- Assisted the office in the switch from paper to electronic documents
- Worked with patients as they worked through their exercises and correct them if any mistakes were being made.
Candidate Info
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Medical Assistant
Physical Therapist Aide
- Assisted the Physical Therapist with patient's exercises, massages, and hot and cold pack treatments.
- Preformed office cleaning duties and disinfected patient treatment areas after each patient.
- Conducted a weekly inventory of supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Instructed patients regarding proper exercise form and posture, under the direction of the physical therapists.
- Documented the daily activities, achievements and progresses in patient's charts.
- Maintain inventories of medical, and office supplies. Place orders with vendors when needed.
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