Laura Wisler
Marlborough
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with more than 8 years of experience working in Homecare and Skilled Nursing environments. Expert in adult and geriatric physical rehabilitation following injury, surgery, illness, and falls.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oak Knoll Health Center
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted Physical Therapist in implementing plan of care to restore patient mobility, improve functional task performance, and help alleviate pain following injury, illness, surgery, and falls.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated with physical therapist to adapt treatment interventions for maximal patient benefit.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on patient safety, home exercise programs, and adaptive equipment needs for improved patient support.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
Physical Therapist Assistant
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted Physical Therapist in implementing plan of care to restore patient mobility, improve functional task performance, and help alleviate pain following injury, illness, surgery, and falls.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Western Connecticut Homecare
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Assist Physical Therapist in implementing patient plan of care, including manual therapy, instruction in therapeutic exercise, neuro-re-education and patient and caregiver safety education.
- Assess patient response to interventions and adjusted interventions accordingly.
- Communicate with care teams and physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Document each patient case with updates in computer system
Victim's Advocate
Women's Center Of Greater Danbury
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
- Provided childcare for clients during counseling sessions and classes
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ardor Health Solutions
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Assisted Physical Therapists to implement different patient care plans in homecare setting.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Center
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Assisted Physical Therapists to implement different patient care plans in a Skilled Nursing setting.
Gymnastics Coach
Multiple Gymnastics Training Facilities
06.1999 - 08.2016
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Communicated positively with students and parents to foster supportive relationships.
Volunteer
House Of Peace And Education
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Provided tutoring and mentoring to upper elementary aged students in after-school program.
Gymnastics Program Director
Clark Memorial Community Center
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Developed pre-school, recreational, and team programs from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, Utah06.2024
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Movement And Sports Studies, Dance
Springfield College
Springfield , MA06.2003
Skills
- Empathic Communication
- Progress Reports
- Functional Improvements
- Muscle Performance
- Needs Assessment
- Body Mechanics
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Pain Management Techniques
- Balance Disorder
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Gait Training
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Progress Monitoring
- Injury Prevention
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant since 2016
- Certified BLS provider-Advanced Medical Training
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oak Knoll Health Center
03.2023 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 09.2023
Victim's Advocate
Women's Center Of Greater Danbury
10.2019 - 12.2021
Physical Therapist Assistant
Western Connecticut Homecare
05.2018 - 09.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ardor Health Solutions
12.2016 - 05.2017
Physical Therapist Assistant
Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation & Health Center
09.2016 - 12.2016
Volunteer
House Of Peace And Education
10.2014 - 03.2015
Gymnastics Program Director
Clark Memorial Community Center
06.2006 - 06.2008
Gymnastics Coach
Multiple Gymnastics Training Facilities
06.1999 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Western Governor's University
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Mount Wachusett Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Movement And Sports Studies, Dance
Springfield College
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant since 2016
- Certified BLS provider-Advanced Medical Training
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