Jillian Helgesen
Smyrna
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant focused on cultivating positive patient relationships. Knowledgeable in rehabilitation in the home health setting and caseload management. Successful career history comprising more than 15 years of experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
AHC Northside
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities/long term living focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly patients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Enhanced patient rehabilitation outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintained detailed patient records to track progress and adjust treatments for optimal outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery times by implementing personalized rehabilitation programs under supervision of physical therapists.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Granada Hills, CA
02.2018 - 10.2023
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes and medication changes in electronic medical records.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment patterns to reflect changes.
- Provided mobility support during patient transfers and ambulation.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the physical therapist.
- 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.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sevati Therapeutics Home Health Incorporated
Burbank, CA
07.2012 - 01.2018
- Treatments focusing on patients experiencing overall de-conditioning, post-operative joint replacements and general orthopedic conditions, gait training and neurological disorders.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fullerton Physical Therapy and Sports Care Incorporated
Fullerton, CA
07.2008 - 06.2012
- Duties including therapeutic exercise rehabilitation of adolescent to geriatric orthopedic patients, hands-on rehabilitation for modality type treatments, gait training and documentation as to the patient’s specific treatment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Physical Therapist Assistant
Cerritos College
Norwalk, California05.2008
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology: Emphasis in Clinical Exercise Science
California State University Fullerton
05.2005
Skills
- Home Health Care
- Post-Hip/Knee Arthroplasty Surgical Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Functional Mobility Training
- Ambulatory Functional Activities
- Bed, Toilet, Shower, Car Transfers
Accomplishments
Awarded 2019 PTA of the Year - KP Valley Home Care Services from Kaiser Permanente.
Clinical Affiliations
- St. Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness. Brea, California.
Supervisor: Armando Morales, PTA, 02/2008 - 03/2008
- Casa Colina Rehabilitation Center. Pomona, California.
Supervisor: Ruben Sanchez, PTA, 10/2007 - 11/2007
- San Antonio Community Hospital. Upland, California.
Supervisor: Jessica Gilstrap, PTA, 02/2007 - 03/2007
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
AHC Northside
05.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
02.2018 - 10.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sevati Therapeutics Home Health Incorporated
07.2012 - 01.2018
Physical Therapist Assistant
Fullerton Physical Therapy and Sports Care Incorporated
07.2008 - 06.2012
Associate of Arts - Physical Therapist Assistant
Cerritos College
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology: Emphasis in Clinical Exercise Science
California State University Fullerton
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