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Bailey Bickerstaff

Delano

Summary

Dynamic Physical Therapist Assistant with a proven track record at Presbyterian Homes & Services. Skilled in functional therapeutic exercises and patient education, and am passionate about fall prevention and improving balance for seniors. I excel in making patients and their families feel encouraged and comfortable during their challenging time of recovery. Recognized for my empathetic approach and effective communication, I consistently achieve high satisfaction ratings from patients and families.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist Assistant & Fitness Instructor

Presbyterian Homes & Services
03.2021 - Current
  • Assisted the in-house therapy department on-call while working a duel role as a full-time fitness instructor in the same building
  • Maintained a flexible routine to allow myself as much availability to the therapy department while still fulfilling the expectations of my manager of my primary role
  • Communicated efficiently with my supervising physical therapist and the therapy manager to ensure proper patient care and shift scheduling
  • Achieved excellent reviews from my supervisors and patients along with their families regarding my treatments, empathy, and rapport

Physical Therapist Assistant

Centrex Rehab
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and functional exercise routines to prevent future injuries in a nursing home setting
  • This was an on-call position and once I secured a full-time opportunity I resigned in good standing

Certified Nursing Assistant

Presbyterian Homes & Services
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and monitored their condition by taking and reporting vitals for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Volunteered and served in the COVID unit to care for patients suffering from the illness as well as assisted in the kitchen when understaffed

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

Rasmussen University
Brooklyn Park, MN
12-2020

Biology: Pre-physical Therapy & Psychology

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN
05-2018

Skills

  • Proficient in fall prevention education and training as a facilitator of Stepping On since 2022
  • Experienced a wide variety of conditions in the therapy setting primarily with geriatric patients including:
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Functional mobility training
  • Gait training
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Patient education
  • Strengthening
  • Balance assessment
  • Soft tissue mobilization
  • Patient service
  • Adaptive equipment training

Interests

  • Growing my skills as a therapist particularly in the area of geriatrics and balance
  • Actively pursuing CEU classes to progress my knowledge of home health and other areas of geriatric care
  • Certified as a pilates instructor to provide patients with low-impact core strengthening exercises
  • Guiding patient gym workouts and functional activities to improve functional skills
  • Enjoy participating in running, swimming, and skiing for overall physical and mental well-being and I encourage others to do the same as appropriate

Continuing Education

CPR recertification scheduled for July 11, 2025

Home Health Certification through Summit Professional Education In Progress

COPD, Diabetes, Heart failure, and Hypertension, Functional tests and Measures, and Patient Adherence hands-on seminars September 26-27, 2025

Possibly other hands-on seminars to progress my skill set and improve my patient outcomes

Timeline

Physical Therapist Assistant & Fitness Instructor

Presbyterian Homes & Services
03.2021 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Centrex Rehab
01.2021 - 04.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Presbyterian Homes & Services
11.2019 - 11.2020

Physical Therapist Assistant

Rasmussen University

Biology: Pre-physical Therapy & Psychology

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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