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Eric Tywon

Cookeville

Summary

Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant with over 30 years experience offering several years of experience working in patient-focused settings in both nursing homes and private clinics. Exceptional experience working with geriatric and disabled individuals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

PTA

NHC Home Care
Sparta
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted patients with therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation activities.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported observations to physical therapists.
  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention techniques.
  • Documented patient interactions and treatment protocols in electronic health records.
  • Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.

PTA

Intrepid Home Health
Cookeville
04.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assisted patients with therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation activities.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported observations to physical therapists.
  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention techniques.
  • Documented patient interactions and treatment protocols in electronic health records.
  • Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.

PTA

Suncrest Home Care
Cookeville
02.2013 - 04.2022

Staff PTA for home care agency.

Communicated regularly with staff nursing on each patients progress and plan of care.

  • Answered patient family members questions promptly through phone and in person.
  • Developed and arranged training on body mechanics and proper transfer techniques to assisted living staff.
  • Monitored patient goals and progressed them as directed by physical therapist.

PTA

Highland RIm Home Health
Cookeville
03.2008 - 12.2018

Contract PTA for home care agency.

  • Scheduled patient appointments in the most effective manner, ensured received high-quality care.
  • Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
  • Traveled to patient homes for therapeutic treatments after dc from hospital or snf
  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
  • Answered patient questions promptly through email, phone and in person.
  • Instructed patients on proper hygiene, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and ergonomic factors in daily activities.

PTA

Intrepid Home Care
Cookeville
11.2011 - 10.2013

Staff PTA for home care agency. Covering 8 counties

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
Created individualized exercise programs to fit each patients needs.
Strived to reach plan of care goals in the allotted time frame.

PTA

Life Care Center Of Sparta
Sparta
11.2007 - 11.2010

Staff PTA for skilled nursing facility.

  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
  • Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
  • Created individualized exercise programs to fit each patients needs.
  • Strived to reach plan of care goals in the allotted time frame.

PTA

Quality Home Care Lebanon TN
Lebanon
11.2006 - 10.2007

Staff PTA with home care agency. During that time I was also marketing for the agency. I had a dual role as their marketer and doing home visits.

  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
  • Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
  • Called upon physicians to give updates on patient care.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in the most effective manner, ensured received high-quality care.
  • High success rate at achieving patient goals

PTA

Nhc Health Care
Nashville
04.2003 - 04.2006

Staff PTA in skilled nursing facility. Then promoted to rehab coordinator same year.

  • Conducted tours with prospective residents and families and coordinated supportive services to meet needs of incoming residents.
  • Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs.
  • Evaluated overall resident care within facility and diligently enforced high standards.
  • Oversaw implementation of patient management plans.
  • Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
  • Kept operations running smoothly and solved diverse problems by coordinating with customers, management and other departments.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Processed monthly reports for department performance.
  • Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
  • Called upon physicians to give updates on patient care.

Education

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Medical College of Georgia
Augusta Georgia
08-1992

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Augusta College
Augusta Georgia
05-1991

Skills

  • Conditioning
  • HIPAA requirements
  • Progress reports
  • Heavy caseloads
  • Body mechanics
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Government relations knowledge
  • Infection control standards
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Relationship and team building
  • Hands-on clinical instruction
  • CPR and BLS certified
  • Patient positioning understanding
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient-oriented
  • Patient and family focused
  • Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver
  • Diabetes management
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Acute and rehabilitative care

Accomplishments

  • Extensive training in Myofascial Release.
  • Maitland Approach physiotherapy training.
  • Various classes on gut brain connection.
  • Extensive training in dementia
  • Over 30 years experience mostly in homecare and SNF.

Interests

Personal Trainer and fitness enthusiast. Former competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder.

Avid reader. Books on leadership, business, health and fitness, sales and personality profiles. Some of my favorite authors are Zig Zigler, John Maxwell, Dale Carnegie, and Napoleon Hill.

Timeline

PTA

NHC Home Care
01.2025 - Current

PTA

Intrepid Home Health
04.2022 - 08.2024

PTA

Suncrest Home Care
02.2013 - 04.2022

PTA

Intrepid Home Care
11.2011 - 10.2013

PTA

Highland RIm Home Health
03.2008 - 12.2018

PTA

Life Care Center Of Sparta
11.2007 - 11.2010

PTA

Quality Home Care Lebanon TN
11.2006 - 10.2007

PTA

Nhc Health Care
04.2003 - 04.2006

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Medical College of Georgia

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Augusta College
Eric Tywon