Indian River State College



SUMMARYCertified Physical Therapy Assistant with over 600 hours of clinical experience in providing therapeutic treatment, exercise and other mobility procedures to in-patients and out-patients in treatment centers and/or medical facilities, seeking to obtain a position with a facility that would allow me the opportunity to utilize my current skills combined with my education to provide high quality therapeutic treatment through the methodical application of physical therapy.Knowledgeable using Microsoft Suite Office and other software programs.EDUCATIONIndian River State College, Fort Pierce, FLAssociate in SciencePhysical Therapy Assistant5/2015PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES & AFFILIATIONS Licensed by the State of Florida – Physical Therapy AssistantCPR – American Red CrossAmerican Physical Therapy AssociationCORE SKILLSEffective CommunicationCaring/CompassionateDetail-OrientedTeam PlayerHardworkingSafety AwarenessTime ManagementCritical ThinkingStrong InterpersonalProfessional HIPPA CompliancePatient AssessmentsCLINICAL EXPERIENCEOut-Patient CareWater’s Edge Extended Care, Port Saint Lucie, FLFernado Physical Therapy, Port Saint Lucie, FLPerformed strength training and exercises on orthopedic and medical patients’ using various forms of weights in accordance with specified care plans. Administered therapeutic modalities to decrease pain and increase mobility/movement.Assisted patients and/or performed balance training using parallel bars, single limb stance or other methods as prescribed in plan.Examined and observed patients gait and balance to determine appropriate method and technique to be applied/used during therapy.Tested patients balance using even and uneven surfaces to determine if the patients is making progression with therapeutic treatment.Performed methodical range of motion exercises on lower extremities by stretching, strengthening, with patient positioned on the plinth for support. Assisted patients in cardio therapy using treadmills and stationary bicycles to increase their endurance levels.Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, as specified in the care plan.Conducted therapeutic ultrasounds. In-Patient Acute CareSaint Lucie Medical Center, Port Saint Lucie, FLReviewed charts daily to evaluate the patients’ medical stability to undergo the prescribed therapy.Measured and recorded vital signs before, during and after routine therapy as a safeguard measure.Monitored patients’ medical status to report and/or document their response to therapy.Performed therapeutic exercises and treatments to bedridden patients using the appropriate equipment, such as, traction bars, electronic and/or manual methods/techniques as stated in the care plans.WORK HISTORYBed Bath & Beyond, Port Saint Lucie, FL 01/2015 – PresentCustomer Service RepresentativeGreet customers to in person and by phone to ascertain the merchandise and/or with purchases.Accept customer payments using Point-of-Sales terminal.Handle customer complaints with diplomacy and efficiency.Saint Lucie Surgical Center, Fort Pierce, FL4/2012 – 5/2014Medical Billing/CoderCompiled information regarding patient office visit exam to compute fees and determine charges.Prepared itemized statements and invoices for billing purposes for insurance companies and private pay individuals. Coded invoices and billing statements in accordance with type of treatment administered and/or diagnosis during the office visit.Supervised and managed the daily office operations. Maintained all billing information electronically and manually. Treasure Coast Surgical Center, Fort Pierce, FL 12/2009 – 12/2011Medical Billing/CoderCompiled information regarding patient office visit exam to compute fees and determine charges.Prepared itemized statements and invoices for billing purposes for insurance companies and private pay individuals. Coded invoices and billing statements in accordance with type of treatment administered and/or diagnosis during the office visit.Supervised and managed the daily office operations. Maintained all billing information electronically and manually. ................
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