JVargas

2/15/2011
Long Beach, CA

Position Desired

Physical Therapist
Long Beach, CA
Yes

Resume

OBJECTIVE
To acquire a position at an excellent Physical Therapy facility that provides all patients with the highest quality of care, while continuing to develop my skills as a bilingual clinician.

EMPLOYMENT
Sep-Dec 2010 OP Ortho Internship Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Whittier, Ca
• Provided examination and ongoing evaluation and treatment for a variety of orthopedic patients
• Utilized ultrasound, e-stim, hot/cold packs, soft tissue and joint mobilization as appropriate to improve function and mobility
• Educated the OP ortho team on the most current information regarding screening the hip for red flags during evaluation
Aug-Sep 2010 Pediatric Internship (CCS) California Child Services Hemet, Ca
• Provided physical therapy examination and intervention to pediatric population including patients with Cerebral Palsy, Athetosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Muscular Dystrophy etc.
• Participated in school visits, home visits, pediatrician evaluation, and medical equipment clinic
• Gained knowledge about the fabrication and adjustment of orthotics for children
June-July 2010 IP Rehab Internship Little Company of Mary San Pedro, Ca
• Provided physical therapy examination and interventions to a variety of patients with CVA, TBI, orthopedic, and amputations
• Assessed patients need for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, and orthotics
• Provided patients and families with family training and participated in home visits
• Provided an in-service to members of the IP rehab team about the management and treatment of a Below-Knee amputee
June-July 2009 IP Acute Internship Los Alamitos Medical Center Los Alamitos, Ca
• Provided physical therapy examination and intervention to improve mobility and strength to patients in Telemetry, ICU, CCU and psychiatric floors
• Provided bed mobility, transfers, gait training and stair training
• Reviewed charts, managed IV lines, 02 sats, catheters etc.
• Provided an in-service to members of the Inpatient Acute PT team about utilizing the ASIA to evaluate and assess neurological patients
2005-2008 PT Aide Long Beach Sports Rehab and Physical Therapy Long Beach, Ca
• Provided patients with heating packs, cold packs, and direction of exercises
• Duties also included greeting patien...

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