WILLIAM LHOTA, III
Manchester
Summary
To assist patients in achieving their short- and long-term goals of the rehabilitation process through patient-focused therapeutic interventions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Top Rehab
Tullahoma, TN
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed and documented BPPV causative factors, along with treatment using canalith repositioning maneuvers.
- Tracked patient progress to ensure effective treatment and reported findings to supervising therapist.
- Educated patients on home exercise programs to support rehabilitation goals.
- Implemented age-appropriate, play-based strategies to support pediatric patients in achieving key developmental milestones.
- Executed kinesiology taping techniques to enhance joint mobility and alleviate inflammation.
Physical Therapist Assistant
FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center
Chattanooga, TN
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted in developing and implementing personalized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to monitor patient progress and adjust therapies as needed.
- Assessment and treatment of BPPV patients, along with treatment of vestibular hypofunction patients and providing skill-based balance training to individuals with Levels 1-3 Vestibular Certification.
PT Tech
FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center
Chattanooga, TN
10.2020 - 03.2021
CNA, Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
Chattanooga, TN
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Key responsibilities – Providing companionship and assisting with patient ADL’s
- Working with Alzheimer’s and dementia, TBI, and CVA patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN01-2020
Skills
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Functional Mobility Training
- Level 1-3 Vestibular Certified
Certification
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- TN License Number 7570 Obtained: July 2020
- CPR BLS Provider – American Heart Association Obtained: June 2024
- Level III Vestibular Certified – FYZICAL College Obtained: January 2022
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Top Rehab
04.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center
03.2021 - 04.2023
PT Tech
FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
CNA, Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
07.2017 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Chattanooga State Community College