Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
Prescribed medication according to protocols established by supervising physician.
Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
Physical Therapy Technician
Parkside Physical Therapy
Chico
05.2018 - 07.2022
Provided patient education and instruction on therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living.
Monitored and recorded patient progress during rehabilitation sessions.
Answered phones, scheduled patients and contacted insurance companies to verify benefits.
Physical Therapy Aide
East Bay Shoulder Clinic
Lafayette
07.2017 - 12.2017
Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
Conducted exercises with patients as prescribed by the physical therapist in order to improve strength and flexibility and monitored for proper technique.
Administered therapeutic modalities such as E-stim, ultrasound and vaso-pneumatic.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Biology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
12.2015
Skills
Diagnosis and Treatment
Medical Documentation
Patient Examination
Interpersonal Skills
Proficient w/ Epic, NextGen and other EMR
Proficient with Microsoft office and related programs
References
Jason Mower, PA-C, Northern Valley Indian Health
Kim Woodard, DPT, Parkside Physical Therapy
Cary Wilson, PA-C, Dominican University of California
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR), 07/23
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 07/23
HIPAA for Healthcare Workers, 09/23
OHSA Bloodborne Pathogens, 09/23
Other Healthcare Experience
Physical Therapy Technician, Parkside Physical Therapy, Chico, CA, 05/18, 07/22, Provided patient education and instruction on therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living., Monitored and recorded patient progress during rehabilitation sessions., Answered phones, scheduled patients and contacted insurance companies to verify benefits.
Physical Therapy Aide, East Bay Shoulder Clinic, Lafayette, CA, 07/17, 12/17, Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session., Conducted exercises with patients as prescribed by the physical therapist in order to improve strength and flexibility and monitored for proper technique., Administered therapeutic modalities such as E-stim, ultrasound and vaso-pneumatic.
Clinical Rotations
Dermatology, Chico Dermatology, Chico, CA, 08/24, 09/24, Performed full skin exams and assisted in shave biopsies, cryosurgery, and other dermatological procedures.
Emergency Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael, CA, 07/24, 08/24, Assessed, evaluated and managed patients with acute and chronic illnesses in the Emergency Department., Assisted in procedures such as wound care and laceration suturing.
Women's Health, St. Agnes Medical Center, Fresno, CA, 05/24, 06/24, Conducted well-woman and prenatal visits and assisted in diagnosis and management of common gynecological conditions in outpatient setting., Surgical assist in OR with cesarean section and other OBGYN-related procedures.
Addiction Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco, CA, 04/24, 05/24, Conducted detox intakes for various substance use disorders and educated patients on medication-assisted treatment.
Family Medicine, Northern Valley Indian Health, Willows, CA, 03/24, 04/24, Performed H&P and assisted in treatment and management of acute and chronic illnesses in an outpatient setting., Assisted with office-based procedures.
Pediatrics, Northern Valley Indian Health, Chico, CA, 02/24, 03/24, Performed Well Baby Examinations and assisted with diagnosis and treatment of common pediatric conditions in outpatient setting.
Urology, Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco, CA, 01/24, 02/24, Performed H&P and assisted in diagnosis and treatment of common urological conditions., Assisted with office based urological procedures including vasectomy and insertion and removal of foley catheters.
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