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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE ~ r EMAIL AVAILABLEProfessional SummaryLicensed Physical Therapist Assistant whose strengths include a broad range of programming, treatments and modalities for restoring function and mitigating disability. Professional ExperienceNorthShore University HealthSystem Home Health Oct 2015 - May 2018 Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (Home Health) Expertly provided in-home hands-on physical therapy to patients with a range of disabilities including:- Therapeutic exercise consisting of ROM, aerobic capacity, flexibility, and strengthening.- Body mechanics, postural stabilization and gait training.- Manual techniques including: soft tissue mobilization and lymphatic drainage.- Neuromuscular re-education including: balance, proprioception and coordination. Designed patient home exercise programs and progressed as needed. Collaborated with entire medical treatment team for care plans. Worked with post-surgical and post-hospitalization patients. Provided one-on-one care to help restore function and reduce pain. Completed all chart documentation. Received m ultiple Service Value Awards for recognition by patients and peers of exceptional patient care. Vital Rehabilitation Nov 2014 - Oct 2015Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient) Pr ovided treatment to achieve goals set by the Physical Therapist f or individual patients by means of Therapeutic Exercise, Manual Techniques (myofascial release, cross-friction massage, and Muscle Energy Technique, Neuromuscular Re-education, Physical Agents and Modalities. Cu stomized conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of individual patients. Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life. Documented services and billing accurately, in a timely manner, according to company and regulatory requirements.Center of Balance Jan 2010  Nov 2014Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient) Created individual home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness. Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit. Implemented Plan of Care (POC) as directed by Physical Therapists. 1Rich Wu1951 Westgate Terrace ~ H ighland Park, IL 60035PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE ~ r EMAIL AVAILABLEAthletiCo Mar 2003 - Feb 2011Physical Therapy Aide (Outpatient) Assisted Physical Therapists and Occupational therapist with patient therapeutic exercises and modalities. Mentored and trained new-hire Physical Therapy Aides. Oversaw Physical Therapy Aides scheduling on a monthly basis. The Wealshire & The Ponds Mar 2002 - Mar 2003Recreational Therapy Aide (Skilled Nursing Facility) Implemented and coordinated individualized recreation therapy programs working with A lzheimer's and dementia residents with multiple co-morbidities. Maintained patience and sympathy for the residents' conditions of Alzheimers and dementia while engaging with them in daily recreational therapy activities.Skills Focus on pain management techniques Implementing stress management techniques Ability to multi-task Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures Empathetic, patient and observant Outpatient and home health therapy backgroundLicenses and Certifications Illinois Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant CPR certifiedEducationOakton Community College Graduated 2009 Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant 2