Garrett Gramling
Pittsburgh
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapy Professional with more than 17 years of experience working in patient-centered environments. Expert in tx of pts in SNF, Home Health, and Acute Settings with extensive training in providing exceptional treatment for the following patient populations: Geriatric pts, Pts with chronic traumatic injuries, Acute pts of various pathologies, (ie: cardiac, surgical, MVA, etc), Pts that have a comorbidity of multiple severe memtal health diagnoses, as well as pts requiring extensive neurological based physical therapy treatment. Personable and friendly individual known for great work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant, (PRN)
Guardian Rehabilitation And Nursing
05.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals, in a SNF setting, working in a PRN capacity, in multiple buildings throughout the Greater Pittsburgh, PA region.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jefferson Hills Manor
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending workshops, conferences, and seminars related to physical therapy practices.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized treatment plans and exercise programs.
- Contributed to improved patient adherence through clear explanations of the importance of each prescribed exercise within their rehabilitation plan.
- Collaborated with supervising physical therapists in conducting initial evaluations to develop appropriate treatment plans for patients.
- Ensured effective communication with interdisciplinary team members to optimize overall patient care.
- Facilitated improvements in functional abilities through targeted strengthening and stretching exercises.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sava Senior Care
12.2012 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals, in a SNF setting working with residents, (between two different buildings, Moon Township, PA and Wexford, PA, that are in the same company), who are in chronic as well as sub acute phases
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Trinity Home Health
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals in a home health, setting, as a Part time to PRN capacity.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment program's for improved at-home support.
- Ensured seamless communication among healthcare professionals by maintaining thorough documentation of patients'' progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sewickley Hospital, (weekend Coverage)
11.2008 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals in an acute, hospital setting, performing PTA duties 2-3, (out of 4), weekends a month.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Evaluated patient strength and range of motion to devise personalized regimes with increased emphasis upon inpatient populations that presented extensively with diagnoses of acute: CVA, TKA's, and THA's.
Physical-therapist-assistant
Sky Vue Terrace, Skilled Nursing, (HCR ManorCare)
11.2007 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals, in a SNF setting for resident's with extensive complex diagnoses, secondary to being the closest SNF to one of the top trauma hospitals, (Allegheny General), in the region.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programmes for improved at-home support.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Steel Center
Pleasant Hills, PA09.2019
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
CCAC, Boyce Campus
Monroeville, PA05.2007
Massage Theapy
CCAC, Boyce Campus
Monroeville, PA05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Letters, Arts, And Sciences
Penn State
State College, PA08.2003
Skills
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Functional Mobility Training
- Gait training
- Therapeutic exercises
- Orthopedics
- Patient Education
- Strengthening
- Strength training
- HIPAA Requirements
Certification
BLS Provider, via the American Heart Associate.
Issue date: 9/24/23 Renewal Date: 9/2025
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jefferson Hills Manor
08.2022 - 09.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant, (PRN)
Guardian Rehabilitation And Nursing
05.2016 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Trinity Home Health
08.2013 - 08.2017
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sava Senior Care
12.2012 - 06.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sewickley Hospital, (weekend Coverage)
11.2008 - 12.2012
Physical-therapist-assistant
Sky Vue Terrace, Skilled Nursing, (HCR ManorCare)
11.2007 - 12.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Steel Center
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
CCAC, Boyce Campus
Massage Theapy
CCAC, Boyce Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Letters, Arts, And Sciences
Penn State
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