Angela Greer

• Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
• Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
• Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.

Outpatient, Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care

• Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
• Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
• Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
• Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
• Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
• Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.

Outpatient manual orthopedics, Neuro., Sports Rehab., Post op patients

• Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
• Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
• Assisted athletes in their return to sport activities through sport-specific training programs targeting agility, endurance, power, speed development.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
• Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
• Selected modalities tailored to patient needs such as hot and cold packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.

Manual outpatient orthopedics (Maitland, Mulligan, McKenzie, and MET)

• Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
• Contributed to overall clinic efficiency by assisting with equipment setup, inventory management, and patient scheduling as needed.
• Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
• Improved patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication about treatment plans.
• Advocated for patient needs, ensuring that all therapy sessions were patient-centered and goal-oriented.
• Increased clinic efficiency with organization of patient schedules and therapy spaces.
• Streamlined clinic operations by managing therapy equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for patient sessions.

Manual Outpatient Orthopedics-Australian based

• Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Assisted in reducing patient recovery periods with application of targeted therapeutic exercises.
• Conducted patient assessments to develop appropriate therapy plans, ensuring personalized care.
• Implemented new therapy technologies and methods, staying at forefront of physical therapy practices.
• Enhanced patient recovery times by implementing personalized rehabilitation programs under supervision of physical therapists.
• Supported physical therapists in complex procedures, contributing to successful patient rehabilitations.
• Contributed to positive and healing environment, offering emotional support to patients during challenging treatments.
• Provided patient education on post-therapy care, leading to decreased instances of re-injury.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with patients, contributing to high satisfaction rates and patient referrals.
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
• Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
• Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
• Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
• Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.
• Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.

• Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
• Maintained detailed patient records to track progress and adjust treatments for optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
• Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
• Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
• Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
• Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
• Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
• Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
• Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
• Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
• Advocated for patient needs, ensuring that all therapy sessions were patient-centered and goal-oriented.

Outpatient and Inpatient Rehabilitation

Treated multiple diagnoses i.e. CVA, TBI, Spinal Cord Injuries, Amputees, Orthopedics, etc.

• Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
• Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
• Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
• Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
• Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
• Developed strong patient rapport and trust through empathetic listening and consistent encouragement during the rehabilitation process.
• Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
• Promoted faster recovery for post-surgical patients with tailored stretching and strengthening exercises.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of physical therapy assistance.
• Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
• Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
• Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
• Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
• Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
• Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
• Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.

Home Health

Outpatient setting

• Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards, maintaining clinic's reputation for quality care.
• Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
• Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
• Increased patient compliance with home exercise programs by providing clear instructions, demonstrations, and printed materials for reference.
• Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted massage therapy, heat/cold treatments, and electrical stimulation.
• Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
• Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Advocated for patient needs, ensuring that all therapy sessions were patient-centered and goal-oriented.
• Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
• Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
• Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.

Outpatient Orthopedics

Treated multiple orthopedic and neuromuscular diagnoses, lymphedema, manual therapy, applied modalities, preparing and educating patient/family members on home exercise programs, assist in discharge planning, and marketing physical therapy services to physicians