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Loretta Moore

Clay City

Summary


With over 20 years of PTA experience in various settings, I feel that I would be an asset to the staff and students of your program. My work experience and bachelor's degree in health science have prepared me to teach future PTAs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sterling Physical Therapy & Associates
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilize electrical stimulation devices to aid in muscle re-education and pain management.
  • Documente patient progress and treatment responses, updating records accordingly.
  • Operate therapeutic ultrasound machines to reduce inflammation and promote tissue healing.
  • Apply manual therapy techniques to increase patient mobility and flexibility.
  • Conduct gait training sessions to improve patient balance and walking efficiency.
  • Collaborate 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.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Harrison Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2023

Performed outpatient and inpatient physical therapy interventions in rehab center of rural hospital. I treated a diverse patient population with varying needs.

  • Documented patient progress and treatment responses, updating records accordingly.
  • Utilized electrical stimulation devices to aid in muscle re-education and pain management.
  • Operated therapeutic ultrasound machines to reduce inflammation and promote tissue healing.
  • Applied manual therapy techniques to increase patient mobility and flexibility.
  • Conducted gait training sessions to improve patient balance and walking efficiency.
  • 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.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Stanton Nursing and Rehab, Cornerstone Rehab
05.2014 - 03.2021

Performed PT interventions with patients of nursing facility and post acute rehabilitation center along with multidisciplinary team of clinicians. Emphasis on improving functional mobility and gait to allow return of patient to prior level of activity.

  • Documented patient progress and treatment responses, updating records accordingly.
  • Conducted gait training sessions to improve patient balance and walking efficiency.
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • 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.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute LLC
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Utilized electrical stimulation devices to aid in muscle re-education and pain management.
  • Documented patient progress and treatment responses, updating records accordingly.
  • Operated therapeutic ultrasound machines to reduce inflammation and promote tissue healing.
  • Applied manual therapy techniques to increase patient mobility and flexibility.
  • Conducted gait training sessions to improve patient balance and walking efficiency.
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.

Physical Therapist Assistant

ARH Home Services, Hazard Home Health Agency
02.2002 - 09.2012

Home Health PTA in multiple rural counties in Southeast KY.

  • Conducted gait training sessions to improve patient balance and walking efficiency.
  • Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
05-2023

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY
12-2001

Skills

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Geriatric physical therapy
  • Orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Functional mobility training

Certification

KY PTA #A01777 start 02/2002

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant

Sterling Physical Therapy & Associates
10.2023 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Harrison Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 10.2023

Physical Therapist Assistant

Stanton Nursing and Rehab, Cornerstone Rehab
05.2014 - 03.2021

Physical Therapist Assistant

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute LLC
01.2012 - 12.2013

Physical Therapist Assistant

ARH Home Services, Hazard Home Health Agency
02.2002 - 09.2012

KY PTA #A01777 start 02/2002

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Northern Kentucky University

Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Somerset Community College
Loretta Moore