Heather Hatcher
Enterprise
Summary
Compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant dedicated to patient education, post-surgical rehabilitation, and functional mobility training. Committed to progress monitoring and HIPAA compliance, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Pure Health Therapy Services
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy protocols as needed.
- Assisted physical therapists in developing and implementing patient treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed patient records to track progress and adjust treatments for optimal outcomes.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Active Rehab
06.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records.
Physical Therapist Assistant/Director of Rehabilitation
HealthPRO Heritage
10.1999 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to evaluate patient progress and adjust care strategies.
- Educated patients on exercises and techniques to enhance recovery and promote wellness.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, documenting observations for therapist review.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for patient care and rehabilitation techniques.
- Streamlined administrative processes, improving efficiency in scheduling and documentation tasks.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for better coordination of care among healthcare professionals involved in the patients'' recovery process.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05-1999
Skills
- Geriatric physical therapy
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Functional mobility training
- Patient education
- Customer service
- Patient care
- Adaptive equipment training
- Progress monitoring
- Progress reports
- Caregiver training
- Treatment planning assistance
- Multitasking
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Pure Health Therapy Services
01.2026 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Active Rehab
06.2019 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant/Director of Rehabilitation
HealthPRO Heritage
10.1999 - Current
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Meridian Community College