Damian Hernandez, Pta, Chdn Email and Phone Number

Staff Physical Therapist Assistant at Haynes Physical Therapy

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Developed acute care skill such as vital monitoring, bed mobility, transfers training, gait training with assistive devices, orthotic training, positioning and pressure relief training, patient and family education, and discharge planning.

Enhanced manual skills including manual stretching for post op cases, gained experience with IASTM, rendered mechanical traction and various modalities such as moist hot packs, cold packs, EMS, ultrasound, cold laser and LightForce Laser. Implemented POC, discussed patient progress with PT, and assisted in discharge planning.

Developed various manual skills such as STM, PNF stretching, and joint mobilization to treat common musculoskeletal injuries and post op orthopedic conditions. Implemented the plan of care, demonstrated therapeutic exercises and gained experience with aquatic therapy and communicated progress to the supervising physical therapist.

Worked on taking phone calls scheduling, collecting intake information, working on EMRs, insurance verification, organizing office documents, collecting payments and EOBs. Transitioned to working as a tech by preparing equipment, demonstrating exercise prescribed by PT, facilitating patient treatment, maintaining a clean working environment and task set by the owner and therapist.