Physical Therapist Assistant

• Sep 2022 - Present

Physical Therapy Aide (Sports Medicine)

• Oct 2015 - Feb 2020

- Initiated post-operative wound care that included uncovering dressings, cleaning and examining the area and reapplying fresh dressings in accordance with PT and surgeon's guidelines. - Fitted patients for braces and slings based upon their prescribed needs. - Provided crutch training for patients that needed ambulatory assistance training. - Managed provider schedules including scheduling new patients, cancelling appointments, moving appointments, adding meetings, vacation and sick requests, and editing applicable fields for all PT providers in the clinic. - Entered CareConnections patient data to be tracked from initial appointment to discharge. - Maintained patient flow and provider management. - Sanitized patient care areas. - Assisted with modalities including heat packs, ice, and therapeutic ultrasound to begin and end treatment sessions.

Youth Sports and Recreation Coordinator

• Apr 2013 - Oct 2015

- Created and distributed curriculum for various classes.- Supervised staff for programs, created schedules, held meetings and helped employees improve in areas of weakness.- Generated marketing materials to promote upcoming classes and events.- Instructed and led many youth participants through exercises and athletic programs and introduced them to new skills.- Individually established a youth running club at a local elementary school.- Interacted and communicated with parents and students on a daily basis concerning questions, updates, progress reports and informing them of current events.

Summer Sports Camp Supervisor

• Jun 2011 - Sep 2013

- Supervised between 5-10 adult staff and 20-60 sports campers on a weekly basis.- Liaison between contracted staff, parents and YMCA.- Acted as onsite medical professional.- Kept track of sign in/out forms and registration packets, recorded injuries and behavior reports.

Parberry Fitness Center Peer Advisor

• Sep 2008 - Mar 2013

- Assisted athletes and coaches with questions and concerns. - Ensured athletes were in compliance with safety regulations. - Sanitized equipment, racked weights, and kept the environment organized. - Assisted athletes and coaches with questions and concerns. - Ensured athletes were in compliance with safety regulations. - Sanitized equipment, racked weights, and kept the environment organized.