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Nelson Mendoza

Summary

Highly motivated Physical Therapist Assistant with experience treating and rehabilitating patients in an outpatient and in-patient setting. Versatile, competent, and hard working with patients. Focused on patient care, treatment, and a team player with extreme sensitivity to patient needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapy Assistant Licensed Applicant

California Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Coordinated with the physical therapist to reduce pain, prevent injuries and increase mobility for patients by tailoring treatment regimens and adjusting plans based on patients response
  • Provide continuous communication with physical therapists, physical therapy aides and receptionists regarding patient appointments, equipment and therapy
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation to include treatment notes, discharge planning, home exercise programs and other pertinent information in accordance with insurance requirements and interdisciplinary team needs.

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Health Pro Wellness Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Performs predetermined exercise programs established by the supervising physical therapist
  • Participates in education of the patient/family regarding physical therapy services and related devices or equipment
  • Completes documentation of direct treatment provided within established time frames

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assesses and directs physical therapy services for patients for strengthening, conditioning, balance, gait training and functional mobility
  • Coordinated with rehabilitation team to implement individual and group-based activities based on physical needs
  • Provided physical therapy team with updated documentation on all the patients treated.

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Mobility Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Implemented individual patient therapy plans according to physicians and physical therapists' orders
  • Test patient muscle strength, gait and functional mobility, balance, flexibility, and range of motion
  • Monitor patient progress and treatment response notify supervising physical therapists of irregularities or unexpected changes in condition.

Physical Therapy Aide

California Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Guide patients through exercises
  • Retrieving cold/heat packs for each patient
  • Applying electrical stimulation for each patient
  • Sanitizing the facility and beds
  • Assistance with the front desk.

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant Program -

Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA

Kinesiology - Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Exercise -

Cal State University of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Associates Degrees - PsychologySocial Behavior & WellnessKinesiology Studies program

Mt. San Antonio College
Pomona, CA

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Posture correction
  • Self-care instructions
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Adaptable learner

Certification

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • CPR/BLS Certified, American Heart Association

Timeline

Physical Therapy Assistant Licensed Applicant

California Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy
07.2023 - 12.2023

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Health Pro Wellness Center
04.2023 - 06.2023

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - 04.2023

Student Physical Therapy Assistant

Mobility Physical Therapy
01.2023 - 02.2023

Physical Therapy Aide

California Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • CPR/BLS Certified, American Heart Association

Physical Therapist Assistant Program -

Concorde Career College

Kinesiology - Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Exercise -

Cal State University of Los Angeles

Associates Degrees - PsychologySocial Behavior & WellnessKinesiology Studies program

Mt. San Antonio College
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