James Puckett
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Hampton
Summary
Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with extensive experience in Home Care, adept at enhancing patient mobility through targeted therapeutic exercises. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and communicate updates to physicians. Skilled in orthopedics and active listening, consistently achieving productivity goals while delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PTA
Commonwealth Home Care
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Enhanced patient mobility by employing targeted therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients, providing emotional support during challenging moments throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop individualized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed towards increased clinic revenue by consistently meeting productivity goals while maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Communicated regularly with referral sources such as physicians, case managers, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care across settings.
PTA
Bon Secours Home Care
01.2008 - 08.2022
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after joint replacement surgery.
- Executed individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
PTA
Sentara Home Health
07.2006 - 01.2008
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Assisted 3 Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in home care setting.
- Implemented individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hospitalization.
PTA
PT Works
07.2005 - 06.2006
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.
- Administered massages and traction to relieve pain and prevent deformity.
- Worked in outpatient setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients.
- Provided treatment in outpatient, aquatic, home health and pediatric settings.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 08.2007 - 05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA 08.2003 - 05.2005
Skills
Technologies integration and adaptation
Active Listening
Orthopedics
Teamwork and Collaboration
Written Communication
Dependable and Responsible
Technology
Kinnser Web-based documentation system trained.
Super-user trained in Epic documenting system.
In-office simple IT fixes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Timeline
PTA
Commonwealth Home Care
09.2022 - 04.2025
PTA
Bon Secours Home Care
01.2008 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Old Dominion University
08.2007 - 05.2010
PTA
Sentara Home Health
07.2006 - 01.2008
PTA
PT Works
07.2005 - 06.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy Assisting
Tidewater Community College
08.2003 - 05.2005
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