Physical Therapist Assistant Resume
Physical therapist assistant is responsible for providing services that help to restore body parts function, reduce pain, improve mobility and help to overcome physical disabilities incurred due to disease and injuries. They treat patients by performing massages, applying heat and cold stimulation, and giving exercise.
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Brett M. Rodriguez
3131 Creekside Lane
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: 805-653-0153
Email: bmrodriguez@anymail.com
Objective:
To work as a physical therapy assistant and help patients in combating with physical injuries by designing specialized physical therapy sessions.
Summary of Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of physical therapy techniques and designing physical therapy session
- Physically fit to handle all sizes of patients
- Experienced in offering whirlpool baths, paraffin baths, electrical stimulation, massages and exercises
- Skilled in assisting and monitoring patients during exercise
- Sound knowledge of diagnosis and identifying areas and reasons of pain
- Ability to apply manual resistance during exercise and perform chest compression for CPR
- Excellent agility and manual dexterity to perform tasks safely and efficiently
- Skilled in collecting and integrating patients' data
- Expert in prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Sound knowledge of feeling pulse, muscle tone and ability to hear heart and lung sounds
Work Experience:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Angel Clinic, Ventura, CA
2011 - present
- Treating variety of outpatients with modalities such as whirlpool, massage, exercise, paraffin bath, joint mobilization and electrical stimulation
- Assisting physicians in diagnosing patients
- Recording vital signs and weight of patients
- Answering phones and ordering supplies
- Helping patients in filling out insurance forms
- Teach patients to use crutches
- Develop physical therapy programs according to patients' age and injuries
- Walk patients to the diagnosis room
- Monitor patients during exercise
Physical Therapist Assistant
St. Mary Heart Institute, Ventura, CA
2009 - 2011
- Assisted physicians in evaluating patients' conditions and planning therapy
- Acted as a member of physical therapy team for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Maintained patients and supplies records
- Disinfected tools for use by the therapist
- Demonstrated use of wheel chairs, crutches and other mobility equipment
- Assisted patients in walking with horse-inspired mechanical legs
- Handled clerical duties and daily cash collection
- Offered emotional support to patients in recovering from pain
Education:
Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
Libra Institute of Physical Therapy, Ventura, CA
2008
References:
Available upon request.
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