Michaela Brennan
Pottstown
Summary
Highly motivated pre-professional with a passion for the sciences and healthcare field. Currently dedicated to academic excellence with the goal of attending a premier physical therapy program. In concert with completion of didactic coursework, gaining invaluable experience as a physical therapy technician.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapy Technician
Core 3 Physical Therapy
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment sessions by providing clear explanations of each procedure and maintaining a supportive environment.
- Assisted with reception duties like scheduling patients and completing follow up calls.
- Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
- Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist or assistant.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
Physical Therapy Technician
Mishock Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
- Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
- Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist or assistant.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Guided patients through their exercises after manuals
- Inventoried supplies and ordered more for office and patient rooms.
Physical Therapist Technician
Pivot Physical Therapy
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
- Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity and discussed with therapist or assistant.
- Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
- Assisted with reception duties including scheduling patients and completing follow-up calls.
- Responsible for office and exam room inventory management.
- Increased physician and patient satisfaction through effective communication and creative problem-solving.
Medical Assistant
Panda Bear Pediatrics
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms.
- Obtained detailed client medical history and pertinent interim concerns.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared patients for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patients' vital signs.
- Performed clerical duties, including word processing, data entry, triaging patient calls, and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
Medical Biller
Physicians Xpress
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Served as insurance provider liaison addressing all aspects of claims handling.
- Responsible for internal billing processing and customer communication.
- Audited patient records and invoices to ensure accurate billing practices.
- Focused on the delivery of efficient and accurate billing services.
- Trained new employees on multiple billing programs and data entry software.
- Responsible for the processing of delinquent accounts and transfer to collection agencies.
Education
Exercise Physiology
Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA05.2024
Skills
- Treatment Administration
- Effective Oral and Written Communications
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Ambulatory Functional Activities
- Deliver Compassionate, Evidenced-based Patient Care
- Medical History Taking
- Body Mechanics
- Patient Care and Physical Therapy
- Treatment Evaluation
- Medical Records Documentation
Accomplishments
- Member of Honors Program
- Tri-Beta Honors Society
- Student Government Association
- First Year Leader Program
- Teaching Assistant-Biology
- Magna Cum Laude
Timeline
Physical Therapy Technician
Core 3 Physical Therapy
06.2023 - Current
Physical Therapy Technician
Mishock Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 06.2023
Physical Therapist Technician
Pivot Physical Therapy
05.2022 - 02.2023
Medical Assistant
Panda Bear Pediatrics
05.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Biller
Physicians Xpress
04.2021 - 06.2022
Exercise Physiology
Ursinus College
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