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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE - EMAIL AVAILABLE - WWW: Bold Profile PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYDedicated Physical Therapy Professional with more than 17 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Expert in tx of pts in SNF, Home Health, and Acute Settings with extensive training in providing exceptional treatment for the following patient populations: Geriatric pts, Pts with chronic traumatic injuries, Acute pts of various pathologies, (ie: cardiac, surgical, MVA, etc), Pts that have a comorbidity of multiple severe memtal health diagnoses, as well as pts requiring extensive neurological based physical therapy treatment. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail. SKILLSPost-surgical RehabilitationGeriatric Physical TherapyOrthopedic RehabilitationFunctional Mobility TrainingGait trainingTherapeutic exercisesOrthopedicsPatient EducationStrengtheningStrength trainingHIPAA RequirementsWORK HISTORY05/2016 to Current Physical Therapist Assistant, (PRN) Guardian Rehabilitation And Nursing Pittsburgh, PA Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals, in a SNF setting, working in a PRN capacity, in multiple buildings throughout the Greater Pittsburgh, PA region. Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality. Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.08/2022 to 09/2023 Physical Therapist AssistantJefferson Hills Manor Jefferson Hills, PADemonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending workshops, conferences, and seminars related to physical therapy practices. Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized treatment plans and exercise programs.Contributed to improved patient adherence through clear explanations of the importance of each prescribed exercise within their rehabilitation plan. Collaborated with supervising physical therapists in conducting initial evaluations to develop appropriate treatment plans for patients. Ensured effective communication with interdisciplinary team members to optimize overall patient care.Facilitated improvements in functional abilities through targeted strengthening and stretching exercises.12/2012 to 06/2022 Physical Therapist AssistantSava Senior Care Wexford, PA And Moon Township, PA Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals, in a SNF setting working with residents, (between two different buildings, Moon Township, PA and Wexford, PA, that are in the same company), who are in chronic as well as sub acute phases Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality. Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process. Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.08/2013 to 08/2017 Physical Therapist AssistantTrinity Home Health Aliquippa, PACollaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals in a home health, setting, as a Part time to PRN capacity.Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality. Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.Educated families and caregivers on treatment program's for improved at-home support.Ensured seamless communication among healthcare professionals by maintaining thorough documentation of patients'' progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.11/2008 to 12/2012 Physical Therapist AssistantSewickley Hospital, (weekend Coverage) Sewickley, PA Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals in an acute, hospital setting, performing PTA duties 2-3, (out of 4), weekends a month. Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality. Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care. Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules. Evaluated patient strength and range of motion to devise personalized regimes with increased emphasis upon inpatient populations that presented extensively with diagnoses of acute: CVA, TKA's, and THA's.11/2007 to 12/2012 Physical-therapist-assistantSky Vue Terrace, Skilled Nursing, (HCR ManorCare) Pittsburgh, PA Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals, in a SNF setting for resident's with extensive complex diagnoses, secondary to being the closest SNF to one of the top trauma hospitals, (Allegheny General), in the region. Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality. Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process. Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care. EDUCATION09/2019 Certified Nursing AssistantSteel Center - Pleasant Hills, PAI completed course to obtain my certificate, as a Certified Nurse's Assistant from the Steel Center, in Pleasant Hills, PA in September of 2019. I still work as a CNA in a PRN capacity. I completed this education in attempts to obtain, first hand, fundamental experience in the filed of nursing, as this is something I might pursue in the future, on a higher level, (ie: RN, or BSN).05/2007 Associate of Science: Physical Therapist Assistant CCAC, Boyce Campus - Monroeville, PA05/2006 Massage TheapyCCAC, Boyce Campus - Monroeville, PAI completed a 1,000 massage therapy training, to obtain a certificate in the state of Pennsylvania to be a licensed massage therapist. I did this while attending school as a Physical Therapist Assistant, in order to obtain an additional, manual therapy, complimentary skill set, to provide more diversity of services to better help potential patients achieve their goals during PT treatment.08/2003 Bachelor of Arts: Letters, Arts, And Sciences Penn State - State College, PALetters, Arts, and Sciences, is a self designed, major, with an increased emphasis upon liberal arts where the student choices three focus areas, where each area has more credits than a minor, but in totatllity, make up enough credits for a major, and ensures that sufficient upper class work is being accomplished in all subject, emphasis, areas. The three areas of emphasis that I chose in order of most number of credits to least where: Kinesiology, Human Development and Family Studies, and Nutrition. I chose my areas of emphasis to provide well rounded, conceptual learning, to prepare to enter the physical therapy field, post graduation.CERTIFICATIONSBLS Provider, via the American Heart Associate.Issue date: 9/24/23 Renewal Date: 9/2025 |
