SARAH HARTZOLD
Bloomington
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with a strong background in rehabilitation across diverse patient populations. Demonstrated proficiency in managing insurance pre-authorizations and fostering interdisciplinary communication to improve patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
RENEWAL REHAB
Bloomington
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with supervising PTs, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress and coordinate care plans for post-op orthopedic, geriatric, and neurological cases.
- Managed documentation in web-based EMR systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for seamless continuity of care.
- Communicated patient progress and challenges to supervisor and team members; facilitated patient scheduling and ensured accurate posting of charges in patient records.
- Educated families on rehabilitation programs, enhancing patient adherence and engagement in recovery.
- Kept tools and work area organized and sanitized to comply with health standards.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
ORTHOPEDIC AND SHOULDER CENTER
Normal
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Delivered interventions based on supervising PT's evaluations, including post-op orthopedic, geriatric, and neurological pathologies.
- Reported patient progress and issues to supervisor and team members; coordinated patient scheduling and processed charges in patient records daily.
- Managed insurance pre-authorizations and verifications, ensuring compliance for uninterrupted therapy services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NORMAL, IL03-2020
Associate of Arts -
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NORMAL, IL12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2026
Skills
- EMR documentation and record management
- Insurance verification and pre-authorization expertise
- Progress monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
RENEWAL REHAB
11.2024 - Current
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
ORTHOPEDIC AND SHOULDER CENTER
05.2021 - 10.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Arts -
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Western Governors University