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CHRISTINA URATA

Buckeye

Summary

Professional, experienced healthcare assistant equipped to support physical therapy. Strong background in patient care, therapeutic exercise programs, and rehabilitation techniques. Excellent team collaborator with consistent focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in therapeutic interventions, patient communication, and documentation. Reliable and driven to contribute positively to patient recovery and wellness.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

OSR Physical Therapy
02.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
  • Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
  • Assisted athletes in their return to sport activities through sport-specific training programs targeting agility, endurance, power, speed development.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Powerback Rehab
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
  • Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive community environment for patient rehabilitation.
  • Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.

Physical Therapist Assistant

UCP of Orange County, Pediatric Outpatient Facility
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Interdisciplinary approach communicating between all staff (PT, OT, ST, Early Intervention Specialist and Respite) and parent/caregiver involvement
  • Treating various diagnoses with experience in several complex statuses
  • Helped pediatric patients reach developmental milestones through age-appropriate play-based interventions promoting gross motor skill development.
  • Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
  • Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
  • Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Accentcare Home Health
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients
  • Assisted in reducing patient recovery periods with application of targeted therapeutic exercises.
  • Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
  • Increased clinic efficiency with organization of patient schedules and therapy spaces.
  • Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Encompass Health Care, Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provide rehabilitative treatment based of PT's plan of care
  • Documentation under timely manner
  • Treat variety of diagnosis in all age ranges
  • Sanitization as needed with used equipment as well as maintaining cleanliness

Education

Associate Of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA
11.2020

High School Diploma -

Loara High School
Anaheim, CA
05.2014

Skills

  • TMR TOTS Level 1 & 2 Completion
  • Orthopedics
  • CIMT
  • Neuromuscular Re-education
  • Proficient in Rehab Optima
  • Pediatric physical therapy
  • Communication

Certification

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

OSR Physical Therapy
02.2024 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Powerback Rehab
09.2022 - 02.2024

Physical Therapist Assistant

Accentcare Home Health
03.2022 - 08.2022

Physical Therapist Assistant

Encompass Health Care, Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2022

Physical Therapist Assistant

UCP of Orange County, Pediatric Outpatient Facility
03.2021 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

Loara High School
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider

Associate Of Science - Physical Therapy Assistant

Stanbridge University
CHRISTINA URATA