Sara Schnitker
Hoyleton ,IL
Summary
- Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with Trurehab LLC, skilled in post-surgical rehabilitation and patient education. Enhanced patient mobility through tailored therapeutic exercises and compassionate care, fostering trust and rapport. Proficient in HIPAA compliance and documentation, Ensuring optimal patient outcomes while effectively collaborating within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
TrurehabLLC
08.2005 - 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.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
08.2002 - 08.2005
Education
Associate In Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2002
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Functional mobility training
- Gait training
- Therapeutic exercises
- Patient education
- HIPAA requirements
- Balance assessment
- Body mechanics
- Treatment implementation
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Patient care
- Pain management techniques
- Adaptive equipment training
- Body mechanics instruction
- Wheelchair mobility training
- Flexibility improvement
- Electrotherapy application
- Progress monitoring
- Prosthetic training
- Proficient in Software
- Patient screening
- Progress reports
- Ultrasound therapy
- Patient evaluations
- Therapeutic equipment
- Communication
- Gait analysis
- Caregiver training
- Heavy caseloads
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Care plan completion
- Ambulatory functional activities
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
TrurehabLLC
08.2005 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Select Rehabilitation
08.2002 - 08.2005
Associate In Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Kaskaskia College
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