Assistant Physiotherapist Resume

Assistant physiotherapists aid physiotherapists in providing care to patients having problems in mobility, muscle weakness or those taking treatment for surgical procedure, joint replacement, accidental injuries, etc. Moreover, they assist patients using wheelchair, cane or other walking support as well as elderly patients to carry out daily activities comfortably. An associate degree in physical therapy from an accredited institute is required to start your career in this role. Moreover, an assistant physiotherapist resume must include buzzwords like knowledge of equipment used in physiotherapy, ability to plan personal exercise routines according to patient's need, and ability to observe his/her improvement to prepare reports. Also, it should have your soft skills like friendly attitude, communication skills and ability to motivate patients in completing exercise.

Assistant Physiotherapist Resume Sample

Richard M. Cale
4594 Dogwood Lane
Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone: 520-678-9314
Email: richard.cale@anymail.com

Job Objective:

Dedicated, friendly, and enthusiastic 'Assistant Physiotherapist' seeking a senior position with a reputed health-care center to use my knowledge and experience to provide effective care plans for patients and plan individual therapeutic sessions.

Summary of Skills:

Possess strong knowledge of manual as well as equipment-oriented physiotherapy exercises for treating injuries, muscle spasm, and other mobility issues
Expertise in helping patients perform physical exercises using common mobility tools such as parallel bars, treadmill, balance balls, trampoline, and other equipment
Capable of encouraging patients using wheelchair, artificial limb, cane stick or other support to practice recommended physical activities daily to increase their strength and confidence
Ability to participate in rehabilitation programs to help patients recover from severe accidental injuries, surgical procedure, illness or addiction
Adept in inspecting and performing minor repairs on physiotherapy equipment
Proficient in answering phone calls, responding to queries as well as fixing appointment for old/new patients
Ability to operate various computer applications such as MS office suite, spreadsheet, mail and expert in maintaining database
Team player with excellent organizational and communication skills

Work Experience:

Assistant Physiotherapist
APEX PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTER, Tucson, AZ
February 2018 - Present

Helping physiotherapists for providing manual exercises to patients who have undergone surgical procedures related to heart, joint replacement or taking treatment for accidental injuries
Assisting patients in using wheelchair, cane or other support like artificial limb to practice instructed physical exercises, and monitoring their mobility progress
Interacting with family members, friends or caretakers, and informing them about physical as well as emotional support to be given to the patient
Conducting bi-weekly sessions for 20+ patients to teach simple manual exercises
Reviewing patient's medical file and suggesting appropriate physiotherapy programs to help them regain strength and mobility
Providing physiotherapy services to patients in a variety of settings, including local hospitals, private clinics, sports club fitness centers, nursing home as well as personal residential address as required
Helping patients to understand use of various physiotherapy equipment, learn different exercise regimens, and observing them during practice sessions to give feedback on faults as well as noticing change in health status

Assistant Physiotherapist (part-time)
Trillium General Hospital, Tucson
December 2016 - February 2018

Worked under the supervision of senior physiotherapists on programs like thermotherapy, traction, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy techniques to rehabilitate patient with various physical injuries
Coordinated with physiotherapists to prepare effective exercise routines using common gym equipment such as parallel bars, trampoline, balance balls to help improve balance, coordination and muscle strength for various patients
Collaborated with rehabilitation team to teach exercise activities to patients coping with temporary or permanent limitations in mobility and helped them learn alternative ways for completing daily tasks
Provided care to and motivated patients to carry out exercise routines
Assisted senior physiotherapists to examine new patients, and planned treatment for patients
Promoted mobility, reduced pain, strengthen muscles, restored function as well as prevent disabilities in them
Coordinated with senior physiotherapists to conduct individual as well as group exercise programs for patients,
Monitored patients during the activity, noted improvement, and drafted reports
Inspected different physical therapy equipment available in hospital's special department, and arranged for repair and maintenance of the same

Internship:

Physiotherapy Aide (Intern)
Alberta Health-care, Tucson
July 2015 - November 2016

Worked with interns and provided physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of senior physiotherapist
Assisted physical therapist in the treatment of individuals of varying ages suffering with mobility issues
Warmly greeted patient and interacted with him/her to understand problems, and prepare appropriate case paper
Examined patients taking treatment for fracture on limbs or other parts, studied x-ray reports, and wrote accurate medical report for supervisor's review
Regularly updated patient status, ongoing medication, percentage of exercise routine completed on equipment for in-patient in the hospital's database to help in deciding the further course of treatment
Answered inquiry calls from patients or others to know about the health complaints, and helped to book his/her appointment with requested physiotherapist

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
2014
High School Diploma
Shermer High School, Tucson, AZ
2009

Certification:

First Aid Certification, 2016
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate, 2016
Passed the National Physical Therapy Examination - Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, 2015

Reference:
On request.