Rachael Andreatta
Galesburg
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience at OSF HealthCare specializing in post-surgical rehabilitation and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient mobility through personalized therapeutic exercise programs while fostering strong communication and teamwork. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining a safe treatment environment.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center
- 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.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- 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.
- Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Cottage Rehab and Sports Medicine
08.2008 - 05.2017
- 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.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
- Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
- Assisted athletes in their return to sport activities through sport-specific training programs targeting agility, endurance, power, speed development.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Education
Associate In Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL08.2008
Bachelors In Arts - Psychology
Monmouth College
Monmouth, IL05.2003
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Patient education
- Strengthening
- Strength training
- Medical terminology
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Customer service
- Patient service
- Patient care
- Flexibility improvement
- Electrotherapy application
- Progress monitoring
- Prosthetic training
- Safety management
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Sports injury management
- Proficient in software
- Progress reports
- Pediatric physical therapy
- Ultrasound therapy
- Needs assessment
- Communication
- Gait analysis
- Caregiver training
- Therapeutic exercise
- Heavy caseloads
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient-focused therapy
- Organizational skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
- Home health care
- Patient observation
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Cottage Rehab and Sports Medicine
08.2008 - 05.2017
Physical Therapist Assistant
OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center
Associate In Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Black Hawk College
Bachelors In Arts - Psychology
Monmouth College
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