Molly rehoric

objective
Seeking a physical therapist assistant position which will allow me to expand on my clinical and educational knowledge in order to provide the utmost quality care to patients.
Clinical Experience
Sept ‘13-Oct ‘13 NHC Healthcare Greer, SC
Patient care with focus on geriatric care and rehabilitation
  • Gathered required data that included tests and measures of patients’ physical abilities, documented all outcomes in a timely manner, and continually reported patient progress to physical therapist to review and update goals and modifications as needed.
  • Designed various balance and coordination activites, progressive therapeutic exercise programs, instructed and monitored proper gait training to help promote patient independence and restore function.
  • Worked with a diverse geriatric patient population while utilizing appropriate methods and materials to ensure effective learning, monitoring patients’ responses, and adjusting programs appropriately.
  • Managed a high volume case load while maintaining clear, concise, and timely documentation of treatment, progress, outcomes, and setbacks.

Aug ‘13-Sept ‘13 Anmed Hospital Anderson, SC
Patient care with focus on acute care rehabilitation
  • Implemented treatment plans following all assessments directing patients towards independence in bed mobility, gait training, balance training, transfers, and strengthening.
  • Education to patient and family on safety precuations, home exercise programs, and post-op precautions ensuring proper technique and safety for all parties.
  • Assisted with wound care and observed first hand in the operation room for total knee replacements and a shoulder arthroplasty.
  • Communicated with other staff such as nursing, speech, and occupational therapy to discuss patient health and progress.

April ‘13-May ‘13 Dosher PTEasley, SC
Patient care with focus on outpatient orthopedic care and rehabilitation
  • Treated a variety of patients with modalities such as ESTIM (IFC, TENS, Russian) ultrasound, ice, deep tissue massage, mechanical cervical traction, and assisted with aquatic therapy.
  • Developed progressive therapeutic exercise programs using free weights, pulleys, cardio machines, steps, inclined and differentsurfaces, and many balance equipment. Also trained patients in the use of this equipment along with assistive devices and braces.
  • Managed a high volume case load while maintaining clear, concise, and timely documentation of treatment, progress, outcomes, and setbacks.

Education
2011-2013Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville, SC
  • Associates in Applied Science: Major-Physical Therapist Assistant
  • GPA 3.6/4.0
  • LIFE scholarship
2014-Current USC Upstate Spartanburg,SC
  • Bachelors in Exercise Science with a minor in Business Admin
  • Field experience at Upward Sports (100 shadowing hours)
  • Upcoming 200 hour internship

awards/certifications
  • Greenville Technical College Deans/Presidents List
  • USC Upstate Deans List
  • Received CPR certification by the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Program
  • PTA certified as of Oct 2013

Related Experience
  • Volunteer at Greenville HosipitalSytem the summer of 2009 in the transportation/discharge department
Skills
  • Familiar with differnet charting systems and proficient with Microsoft Office/Excel
  • Organized and efficient
  • Hardworking and dedicated to work and patients

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