Rebecca Tappe
Mifflinville
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with experience at Phoenix Physical Therapy Center and Gardens at Millville. Proven ability to enhance patient mobility through tailored therapeutic exercises and effective patient education. Strong communicator, fostering trust and rapport with diverse populations while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Gardens at Millville
01.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Phoenix Physical Therapy Center
06.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
Education
Physical Therapy
Pennsylvania State University
Hazleton05.1992
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Gait training
- Therapeutic exercises
- Orthopedics
- Patient education
- Strengthening
- Medical terminology
- Balance assessment
- Adaptive equipment training
- Electrotherapy application
Certification
- CFo- Certified Fitter in Orthotics
- CPR
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Gardens at Millville
01.2025 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Phoenix Physical Therapy Center
06.2007 - Current
Physical Therapy
Pennsylvania State University
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