Summary
Physical Therapy Aide with 5+ years of experience administering physical therapy care programs as well as monitoring and communicating patient’s progress to Physical Therapists. Seeking a position at [Facility Name] to carry out corrective exercises as determined by patients’ care plans.
Professional Experience
Physical Therapy Aide
NORTHWELL HEALTH, New York, NY September 2020–Present
- Utilize high proficiency in Casamba, Rehab Optima, and Point Click Care EMR to provide detailed evaluations daily for 8-10 patients
- Assist 5+ Physical Therapists by observing patients’ movements and implementing 45+ individualized treatment plans
- Transport patients and equipment to and from the department and additional areas of the hospital using proper procedures and good mechanics
- Build trusting relationships with patients and advise them on completing home exercise routines, including how to change nutritional or lifestyle habits according to their conditions
Physical Therapy Aide
MOUNT SINAI, Long Island City, NY June 2017–August 2020
- Worked closely with 6 Physical Therapists to teach patients the necessary exercises and movements they needed to improve their existing conditions
- Evaluated 30+ patients’ fitness levels and health conditions weekly by explaining exercises in detail and suggesting helpful alternatives
- Assisted patients in carrying out their daily activities while using their crutches, canes, or prostheses
- Ensured compliance with facility and state requirements in maintaining a clean and safe therapy environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in passing 100% of government health inspection standards
Education
Physical Therapist Assistant Program (AAS)
Honors: high honors (GPA: 3.8/4.0)
GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Batvia, NY May 2017
Additional Skills
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Fluent in English, Chinese, and French