Resourceful and proactive professional seeking to apply extensive training and hands-on experience for a Physical Therapy Assistant position. Detail-oriented and accurate, I am excellent at problem solving while providing care to all demographics. Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively in all rehab settings. Additional strengths include:
• Efficient organizational and time management skills
• Geographically mobile
• Interpersonal/interdepartmental communication
• International Physical Therapy experience
Education
The George Washington University Washington DC
Doctor of Physical Therapy August 2014- May 2017
California University of Pennsylvania California, PA Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish May 2008-May 2011
California University of Pennsylvania California, PA Associate of Applied Science in PT Assistant August 2006- May 2008
Professional Experience
Research Assistant August 2015- Present
For Dr. Carole Lewis, DPT Performed remotely
- Procure research articles for Dr. Lewis on an as needed basis
- Completed a number of additional side projects, including the procurement and organization of new research
Student Physical Therapist January 2017 – April 2017
SporTherapy Fort Worth, TX
- TBA
Student Physical Therapist August 2016 – October 2016
Concentra Urgent Care Lewisville, TX
- Created and dispensed among area clinics a document to assist English speaking therapists in taking a subjective history from a patient with limited English proficiency
- Worked with wide variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular injuries, developed relationships with clinic-associated physicians,
Student Physical Therapist June 2016 – August 2016
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Houston, TX
- Provided care to patients with various neurological impairments and status post cardiovascular surgery in an inpatient setting
- Created a in-service to differentiate between Conversion Disorder, Fibromyalgia, and Malingering
Physical Therapist Assistant March 2014 – July 2014 Elkins Crest Health and Rehabilitation Center Elkins Park, PA
- Conducted extensive care to long term patients post-arthroplasty and altered mental statuses
- Assisted in improving balance and strength deficits in patients to advance mobility and quality of life
Physical Therapist Assistant November 2011-December 2013
Taylor Rehab Mooresville, NC
- Provided care to patients of all demographics in an Outpatient Orthopedic environment
- On-site peripheral mobilization technique training
- Training in and regular use of cutting edge modalities including class IV deep tissue laser and Anodyne therapy as well as more traditional therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound and electric-stimulation
Physical Therapy Intern March 2011 – May 2011
Hospital Rivadavia Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Performed therapy with respiratory pathologies[EH4] ranging from pneumonia in neo-natal patients to emphysema in older adults.
- Endurance[EH5] training for patients with a variety of ailments including Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Cancer, Emphysema, Tuberculosis, AIDS, Super-Morbid Obesity, and patients post CVA and post-arthroplasty
Kinesiology Intern March 2011 – May 2011 Asociación del Fútbol Argentino Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Provided care to the professional soccer players of Argentina in Outpatient setting.
- Exposure[EH6] to patients with injuries common to soccer players, including but not limited to MCL/ACL/PCL injuries, IT band injuries, and hip flexor sprains
Physical Therapist Aid May 2008-August 2008
Performance Spine and Sports Pottstown, PA
- Provided care to patients suffering from pain disorders in an Outpatient setting
- Treatment[EH7] and motivation techniques geared toward adolescent patients
Student Intern May 2008- July 2008
Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA
- Performed therapy on patients recovering from arthroplasty and amputation in an Inpatient setting
- Daily[EH8] monitoring of patient vitals and stages of wound healing
Student Intern May 2008- July 2008
Keystone Rehabilitation Monongahela, PA
- Provided care to patients in Outpatient setting.
- Daily[EH9] use of modalities such as whirlpool for wound debridement, ultrasound, and various therapeutic massage techniques in addition to supervision of exercise plans
Student Intern May 2007- July 2007
Sanatoga Center Sanatoga, PA
- Delivered bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients in a Skilled Nursing setting
- Worked extensively with treatments of Pneumonia, Dementia and Parkinson ’s disease
Certifications and Licenses
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Pennsylvania-Indirect Supervision (License number TEI003855)
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in North Carolina (License number A4701)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) through AHA (Valid through March, 2018)
Publications
Co-editor/ co-author of Physical Therapy e-textbook (Title TBD) Primary author- Dr. Carole Lewis, DPT September 2015 – Present Performed remotely
Co-author of “Weaving Service Learning Throughout the Physical Therapy Curriculum” Presented December 9, 2015
Presented at GWU Service Learning Symposium Washington, DC
Volunteer Experience
- Little Worker's of the Sacred Heart
- SMHS Community Service Day
- St. Matthew’s Cathedral
- Homeless Children’s Playtime Project
- Miriam’s Kitchen
- Special Olympics
- Muscular Dystrophy Association Camp
Affiliations and Special Skills
- Designed document of translation to assist therapists with limited Spanish proficiency in taking an subjective history/ performing a reassessment for Concentra (2016)
- Cultural competency co-chair for GWU class of 2017 (2014-2016)
- Phi Sigma Pi National Co-Ed Honors Fraternity- Kappa Chapter President (2009-2010)
- Designed and implemented an in-home exercise program at Pennsylvania Hospital for patients post-arthroplasty
- Language: Fluent in Spanish. Proficient in American Sign Language
- Passionate about weight lifting and nutrition
- Enthusiast of Latin American cultural history and travel