BARBARA STOLA
ORANGEVALE, CA
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with a proven track record at We Care Home Health Services, enhancing patient recovery through effective communication and adaptive equipment training. Skilled in post-surgical rehabilitation and patient education, I foster emotional support and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, consistently achieving high patient satisfaction and functional independence.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
We Care Home Health Services
06.2022 - Current
- Performed comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate interventions based on individual needs and goals.
- Stayed current with industry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities such as continuing education courses.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates with consistent monitoring of progress and adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Promoted a safe therapeutic environment, adhering to infection control protocols and proper equipment usage guidelines.
- Empowered patients to take an active role in their rehabilitation by providing education on injury prevention strategies and self-management techniques.
- Managed time effectively in a fast-paced home health setting, ensuring timely completion of all tasks while maintaining focus on patient needs.
- Ensured seamless communication among healthcare professionals by maintaining thorough documentation of patients'' progress notes.
- Consistently met productivity standards while delivering high-quality care, prioritizing efficiency without compromising patient outcomes.
- Assisted patients in regaining functional independence through targeted therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated effectively with Physical Therapists to develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique requirements.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families through empathy, active listening skills, and effective communication methods.
- Educated patients and families on home exercise programs, fostering self-sufficiency in managing their conditions.
- Provided exceptional patient care by closely following Physical Therapist''s recommendations and adapting treatments accordingly.
- Facilitated improved quality of life for patients, therapeutic exercises, and assistive devices when necessary.
- Increased patient satisfaction, addressing concerns or questions related to the therapy process promptly and professionally.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
Physical Therapist Assistant
North American Skilled Nursing Facilities
05.1999 - 06.2022
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Optimized scheduling processes through effective time management skills, reducing wait times for appointments.
- Increased functional independence for patients by utilizing adaptive equipment and teaching proper usage techniques.
- Documented patient progress accurately, ensuring clear communication between all members of the rehabilitation team.
- Upheld strict compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations to ensure safety and ethical care for patients.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients, providing emotional support during challenging moments throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
- Communicated regularly with referral sources such as physicians, case managers, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care across settings.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop individualized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient balance and coordination through specialized training programs focused on proprioceptive and vestibular systems.
- Tailored home exercise programs specifically for each patient''s needs, promoting adherence to ongoing self-care routines outside therapy sessions.
- Answered questions from patients via email, phone, and in person.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sutter General Hospital
04.1992 - 09.1997
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Optimized scheduling processes through effective time management skills, reducing wait times for appointments.
- Increased functional independence for patients by utilizing adaptive equipment and teaching proper usage techniques.
- Documented patient progress accurately, ensuring clear communication between all members of the rehabilitation team.
- Upheld strict compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations to ensure safety and ethical care for patients.
- Enhanced patient mobility by employing targeted therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies and proper body mechanics to facilitate long-term recovery success.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients, providing emotional support during challenging moments throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
- Communicated regularly with referral sources such as physicians, case managers, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care across settings.
- Prevented rehospitalization rates by identifying potential barriers to recovery at home during discharge planning meetings.
- Tailored home exercise programs specifically for each patient''s needs, promoting adherence to ongoing self-care routines outside therapy sessions.
- Answered questions from patients via email, phone, and in person.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06-1987
Skills
- Assistive device training
- Patient education
- Healthcare collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Progress monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Gait training
- Orthopedics
- Strengthening
- HIPAA requirements
- Medical terminology
- Balance assessment
- Body mechanics
- Patient service
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Adaptive equipment training
- Body mechanics instruction
- Wheelchair mobility training
- Flexibility improvement
- Prosthetic training
- Joint protection
- Safety management
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Progress reports
- Therapeutic equipment
- Muscle re-education
- Treatment planning assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Caregiver training
- Endurance training
- Functional improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Post-injury rehabilitation
- Injury prevention
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- CPR/AED
- Home health care
- Range of motion improvement
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
We Care Home Health Services
06.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
North American Skilled Nursing Facilities
05.1999 - 06.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sutter General Hospital
04.1992 - 09.1997
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy
De Anza College
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