LISA DROLET
FALL RIVER
Summary
Compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant with expertise in patient treatment planning, therapeutic exercise prescription, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient mobility and education through interdisciplinary collaboration and tailored rehabilitation strategies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Powerback Rehab
Fall River
10.1996 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans and rehabilitation strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising therapist.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper techniques for recovery at home.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient treatments and progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Supported patient mobility through guided exercises and assisted walking sessions.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Maintained positive interaction with facilities and clients, enhancing client relations.
- Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
- Worked with physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving patient function.
- Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their needs.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehab
Fall River
05.2021 - 04.2026
- Assisted physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans and rehabilitation strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising therapist.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper techniques for recovery at home.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient treatments and progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Supported patient mobility through guided exercises and assisted walking sessions.
- Educated patients and family members about proper exercise techniques, safety measures, and injury prevention strategies.
- Designed home exercise programs to support continuation of therapeutic plan.
- Treated patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
- Monitored patients during treatments to ensure proper form and technique while exercising.
- Observed patients closely for any changes in symptoms or behavior that may require further evaluation or intervention by the Physical Therapist.
- Worked with physical therapist and other disciplines to provide adaptive equipment for improving patient function.
- Assisted Physical Therapists in evaluating a patient's range of motion, balance, strength and coordination through various tests and measurements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, pathology, neurology and other related topics pertinent to physical therapy practice.
- Administered physical therapy treatments to patients under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.
- Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses and social workers to coordinate care for each patient.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving injured or ill patients requiring immediate assistance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Newbury College
Brookline Massachusetts05-1995
Skills
- Patient treatment planning
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Gait training
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Muscle re-education
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Patient mobility support
- Adaptive equipment training
- Strengthening
- Caregiver training
- Progress monitoring
- Progress reports
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Verbal communication
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Progress reports
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehab
05.2021 - 04.2026
Physical Therapist Assistant
Powerback Rehab
10.1996 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assistant
Newbury College