Roxanne Freehling
Canon City
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with expertise in post-surgical rehabilitation and geriatric physical therapy. Committed to enhancing patient mobility and recovery through customized exercise programs and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Caring Hands Rehab
03.2011 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Coordinated patient care by managing schedules and facilitating communication between team members.
- Clinical instructor for 10 student PTAs
- Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes using electronic medical records systems.
- Worked 35-40 hours per week with a caseload of 25-35 patients
- Developed customized exercise programs based on individual assessment and treatment goals.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Excel Physical Therapy
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Worked effectively with the physical therapists to provide care for patients who were injured at work.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to secure patient coverage for necessary treatments, easing financial burden on patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05-2028
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05-2009
Skills
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Patient education
- Joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Treatment implementation
- Pediatric physical therapy
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Current
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Caring Hands Rehab
03.2011 - 08.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
Excel Physical Therapy
06.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Pueblo Community College