Steve Lara
Peoria
Summary
Offering strong foundation in healthcare and rehabilitation, eager to learn and develop in clinical setting. Brings understanding of therapeutic exercises and patient care protocols, ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and rehabilitation techniques in therapy role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Palm Valley Post Acute and Rehabilitation
Goodyear, AZ
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in executing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on exercises, mobility techniques, and home care practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions that improved patients' strength and mobility levels.
- Trained new staff on best practices and operational procedures within the rehabilitation setting.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Peoria Post Acute and Rehabilitation
Peoria, AZ
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Implement care plan established by and under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
- Thorough patient documentation through Nethealth on daily progress and response to treatment
- Provide education to patients and family members on safety for improved functional mobility.
- Donn appropriate PPE regarding contact, droplet, or airborne precautions
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation Center
Mesa, AZ
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Implement care plan established by and under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
- Thorough patient documentation through Nethealth on daily progress and response to treatment
- Facilitate therapeutic exercises, bed mobility, transfers, and gait training
- Provide caregiver training for safe discharge home
- Follow covid-19 isolation precautions
- Coordinate sessions with nursing to maximize pt participation
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
Education
Associate of Occupational Science in Physical Ther -
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ01-2022
Skills
- Patient and family education
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Experience with trach and vent patients
- Documentation review
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
- CPR Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Palm Valley Post Acute and Rehabilitation
08.2025 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Peoria Post Acute and Rehabilitation
07.2023 - 08.2025
Physical Therapist Assistant
Montecito Post Acute Care & Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - 07.2023
Associate of Occupational Science in Physical Ther -
Pima Medical Institute