Destanie De Anda
Simi Valley
Summary
Dedicated student Physical Therapist Assistant with hands-on experience in balance and gait training as well as soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization. Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality patient care and progress monitoring to achieve rehabilitation goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Stephanie Blough- Physical Therapy
Simi Valley, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in training sessions to improve knowledge of physical therapy practices.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
- Applied modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation as necessary.
Sales Associate
Vans
Simi Valley, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock availability and timely replenishment of merchandise.
- Assisted in visual merchandising efforts, contributing to engaging store displays that drive sales.
- Trained new associates on product knowledge and sales techniques, improving team performance and cohesion.
- Facilitated monthly team meetings focused on performance reviews and goal setting, driving accountability among staff.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Camarillo Healthcare Center
Camarillo, CA
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Worked with patients with cognitive deficits such as Dementia, Schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's.
- Conducted assessments of patient mobility and functional capabilities to perform ADL's.
- Initiated transfers and bed mobility ranging from stand by assistance to total dependant patients.
- Performed balance and gait training with a variety of patients.
- Collaborated with PT's, SLP's, OT's, and CNA/nursing staff to ensure quality care for patients.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy West
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Worked with variety of patients ranging from CVA, Parkinson's disease, ACL injuries, ankle sprains, pelvic floor impairments, and general weakness.
- Applied physical modalities such as game ready, blood flow restriction, cupping, and electrical stimulation
- Monitored patients progressions and/or regressions throughout treatment.
- Applied ankle and shoulder joint mobilizations.
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Physical Therapy
Simi Valley, CA
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in developing and implementing personalized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patient progress and documented outcomes to ensure compliance with rehabilitation goals.
- Applied modalities as needed: Cryotherapy, thermal therapy, ultrasound, red light.
- Delivered exercises to benefit patient health and fitness levels.
- Applied soft tissue mobilizations, manual and instrumental.
- Applied joint mobilizations to the shoulder and ankle.
Physical Therapy Aide
Vargo Physical Therapy
Moorpark, CA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients recovering from injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of therapy equipment and treatment areas.
- Assisted with patient efficiency during exercises, ensuring safety and proper sequencing of exercises.
- Prepared and stocked therapy supplies, enhancing operational efficiency.
Education
Physical Therapy Assistant
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA04-2026
Skills
- Collaborative
- Soft tissue mobilization skills- trigger point therapy
- Balance training
- Gait training
- Flexible
- Problem Solver
Certification
- CPR Certification- American Heart Association- 3/21/2025
- Fire Life Safety Certification- 5/2/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Camarillo Healthcare Center
02.2026 - 03.2026
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy West
01.2026 - 02.2026
Student Physical Therapist Assistant
Genesis Physical Therapy
10.2025 - 11.2025
Physical Therapy Aide
Stephanie Blough- Physical Therapy
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Vans
01.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
Vargo Physical Therapy
09.2022 - 06.2023
Physical Therapy Assistant
Concorde Career College