Shayla Brown
Erie
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than nine years.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Assistant/Patient Service Specialist
Novacare Rehabilitation
11.2016 - Current
- Increased clinic efficiency by managing treatment schedules, equipment setup, and inventory management tasks.
- Supported a positive clinic environment by proactively addressing any issues or concerns raised by patients or colleagues.
- Promoted patient safety during sessions through vigilant supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Set up equipment ahead of treatments to maintain smooth appointment schedules.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Contributed to increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and clear communication throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient treatments, progress, and responses to therapies for accurate record-keeping and improved continuity of care.
- Streamlined insurance verification processes for faster resolution of billing issues, resulting in increased revenue collection.
Traveling Physical Therapy Assistant
Jackson Therapy Partners
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted treatments.
- Contributed to increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and clear communication throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Enhanced treatment outcomes by carefully monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly with the physical therpaist.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient treatments, progress, and responses to therapies for accurate record-keeping and improved continuity of care.
Physical Therapy Assistant Clinical
Golden Living
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Provided therapeutic exercises to residents ages 39-102.
- Documented and billed therapeutic exercises and modalities.
- Followed patient plan of care as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA05.2015
Skills
- HIPAA Requirements
- Orthopedics
- Patient Service
- Patient Interviews
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient care
- Body Mechanics
- Strengthening
- Physiology understanding
- Therapeutic exercise
- Balance training
- Geriatric therapy
Certification
- Physical Therapy Assistant License - May 2016
- Certified for Post Mastectomy Bras and Prostheses - February 2016
- CPR certified, American Heart Association BLS Expires 5/2025
Timeline
Traveling Physical Therapy Assistant
Jackson Therapy Partners
03.2017 - 06.2017
Physical Therapy Assistant/Patient Service Specialist
Novacare Rehabilitation
11.2016 - Current
Physical Therapy Assistant Clinical
Golden Living
03.2015 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Mercyhurst University
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