Summary
Physical Therapist with 9+ years of experience in delivering physical therapy services across home health care and inpatient/outpatient health facilities. Adept at examining patients’ rehabilitative needs, developing therapy plans and treatment goals, and conducting PT programs. Seeking to leverage hands-on experience to excel further in a physical therapy role.
Professional Experience
IVY CREEK HOME HEALTH, Wetumpka, AL
Physical Therapist, September 2015 – Present
- Promote and maintain patient health by providing effective physical therapy services, including evaluation and treatment of primarily geriatric patients
- Deliver care for elderly patients suffering from heart ailments, CVA, Parkinson’s disease, lymphedema, and global weakness associated with age
- Work with the most difficult and complex patients, returning to independent ambulation without assistive devices
- Assess patient health by interviewing, performing physical exams, obtaining, updating, and reviewing therapy histories
- Train and assist 10+ physical therapist assistants with implementing exercise-based physical therapy treatment programs
AOS PHYSICAL THERAPY, Montgomery, AL
Physical Therapist, June 2011 – August 2015
- Delivered physical therapy services to 15+ patients with a wide range of treatment needs, including cancer, stroke, coronary artery disease, and general reconditioning
- Performed therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises, balance training activities, manual stretching, standing tolerance activities, and gait training
- Supported patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and using supportive devices
- Ensured continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans
- Evaluated patient progress through diagnostic testing and close observation
Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Albany, NY
Master of Science in Physical Therapy, May 2011
Honors: cum laude (GPA: 3.6/4.0)
Additional Skills
- Expert in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Flexible in working with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Bilingual in Spanish and English