Nicole Asebias, RPT, PT, DPT

• Conducts thorough patient history intake including injury mechanism, background information, past medical history, prior level of function, and functional limitations
• Performed physical assessments:
  Range of motion (ROM)
  Strength testing
  Joint stability and ligament assessment

Sensory Assessment
Posture and gait analysis
Pain assessment and functional testing

• Identified impairments and functional limitations affecting daily activities and participation
• Developed individualized treatment plans targeting pain reduction, mobility improvement, strength, balance & tolerance improvement and functional recovery
• Educating patients on hip precautions to prevent dislocation or injury such as Posterior hip precaution (e.g., avoiding hip flexion >90°, crossing legs, internal rotation, or twisting), Anterior hip precaution (Avoiding excessive hip extension or external rotation, Limiting pivoting on the operated leg)
• Participate in Introductory, follow-up, and discharge care plan meeting with patients, family members, caregivers and interdisciplinary team members(Case manager, Nurse, Social worker, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist) on progress of the patient, assistive device recommendation, home exercise programs, and home modifications such as installing ramp, grab bar or stair lift.

• Completed accurate, timely, and compliant documentation for all patient evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, recertification and discharge summaries
• Recorded patient history, assessments, functional status, interventions, and response to therapy
• Ensured compliance with legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements
• Maintained clear communication with interdisciplinary teams (Physician, Nurse, Occuptional Therapist, Speech Therapist, Social Worker, through documentation)
• Utilized electronic medical record (EMR) systems to track patient progress and outcomes

• Supervising and delegating patient care tasks to physical therapist assistants while ensuring adherence to treatment plans
• Conducted training, mentorship, and performance monitoring for PTAs to maintain high-quality patient care
• Collaborated on patient evaluations, treatment planning, and progress tracking to optimize rehabilitation outcomes
• Ensured compliance with legal, regulatory, and facility standards for all delegated therapy interventions
• Provided guidance on documentation, patient safety, and best practices for PTAs

• Provided empathetic, patient-centered care for individuals facing pain, functional limitations, or life-changing conditions
• Supported patients in coping with emotional challenges associated with injury, surgery, chronic illness, or neurological deficits
• Practiced active listening and effective communication to build trust and therapeutic rapport
• Collaborated with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams to address psychosocial needs alongside physical rehabilitation
• Encouraged motivation, adherence to therapy, and positive outlook to optimize rehabilitation outcomes

Cases:

1. Musculoskeletal

• Post-operative rehabilitation: total hip/knee/shoulder arthroplasty, ACL/MCL reconstruction, fracture fixation
• Postural dysfunction, contractures, scoliosis
• Low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, joint injuries

2. Neurological

• Stroke (CVA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), Alzheimer's Disease
• Spinal cord injury (SCI), peripheral neuropathy
• Guillain-Barré syndrome, cerebral palsy, Lyme Disease
• Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), Amyolateral Sclerosis (ALS), C5 palsy

• Post-myocardial infarction (MI) rehab, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, restrictive lung disease

• Hip and knee arthroplasty (anterior/posterior hip precautions)
• Shoulder and spinal surgeries
• Fractures and ligament repairs

• Hip and knee arthroplasty (anterior/posterior hip precautions)
• Shoulder and spinal surgeries
• Fractures and ligament repairs
• Post-amputation (including residual limb care, pre and post prosthetic training, gait and balance rehabilitation, and functional mobility exercises)

• Supported respiratory care (if applicable) and ensured safe positioning to prevent pressure injuries
• Assisted with transfers and mobility, including wheelchair use, lifts, and range-of-motion exercises
• Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering patient independence and quality of life
• Collaborated with family members, healthcare providers, and therapists to follow individualized care plans

• Volunteered in municipal COVID-19 response efforts, supporting community health and safety initiatives
• Assisted with public education campaigns, distributing masks, sanitizers, and informational materials
• Supported local vaccination drives, testing centers, and contact tracing efforts
• Helped coordinate logistics and outreach to vulnerable populations, ensuring equitable access to resources
• Developed teamwork, communication, and crisis-response skills under rapidly changing conditions

• Completed internship in a community-based rehabilitation setting providing support to patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, pediatric, and cardiopulmonary conditions
• Assisted in patient assessments, development of individualized rehabilitation plans, and delivery of therapeutic exercises and functional training
• Supported community outreach programs and patient education to promote independent living and health maintenance
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and community members to ensure patient-centered care

• Completed physical therapy internship in an outpatient clinic & home care treating a variety of musculoskeletal, neurological, pediatric, and cardiopulmonary conditions
• Assisted licensed physical therapists in patient evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation of individualized rehabilitation programs
• Observed and contributed to manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance and coordination exercises, and patient education
• Developed clinical reasoning, time management, and interdisciplinary communication skills

Under the supervision of a registered PT.

• Early mobilization of critically ill patients to prevent deconditioning
• Functional mobility training, including bed mobility, transfers, and sitting/standing balance
• Respiratory interventions: airway clearance, breathing exercises, and ventilator weaning support
• Patient and family education on safe mobility and positioning
• Close monitoring of vital signs and tolerance to activity

• Provided inpatient physical therapy services under the supervision of a registered PT to medically complex patients which are Post-operative such as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), Fracture fixation (ORIF), ACL reconstruction, Meniscus repair; Neurological such as Guillaine Barre Syndrome(GBS), Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Amyolateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Scleorsis(MS), Bell's Palsy; Musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain (LBP), scoliosis, rotator cuff injuries, sprains, strains; and Cardiopulmonary cases such as COPD, CRPD, post cardiac surgery, focusing on mobility, strength, and functional independence.
• Evaluated patients and developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Provided pediatric physical therapy services under the supervision of a registered PT to support gross motor development, mobility, and functional independence
• Evaluated and treated children with developmental delays, neurological, orthopedic, and genetic conditions such as Cerebral palsy, Developmental delay, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, Spina bifida, Muscular dystrophy.
• Collaborated with families and interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient- and family-centered care