Physical Therapist Assistant Resume Example
If you are looking for a coder with a unique skill set and unique experience, then I am the one for you. What sets me apart is over 20 years of experience working in the medical field in various positions. I started out with an associate degree in office technology running an outpatient, physical therapy office then progressed to an associate degree in physical therapy and started providing patient treatment. Through my experience, I have gained knowledge in various areas of the medical field including documentation, patient treatment, navigating electronic medical records including chart audits, communication with various providers, and knowledge of charges and which are appropriate for the episode of care.
Through the online program in medical coding, I have coded over 250 outpatient reports and inpatient records. The program includes detailed coursework in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS (635+ hours) and hands-on ICD-10 coding and code set training with the AHA ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Handbook.
With my background and the coursework, I have extensive training and experience in biomedical sciences-medical terminology, advanced anatomy, advanced pathophysiology, physiology, and pharmacology.
I've also gone through annual training in HIPAA and HIM reimbursement processes.
- Provided physical therapy treatments to patients in an outpatient setting.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assisted Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient setting.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and ensure quality care.
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
- Assisted Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient setting.
- Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments as needed for maximum benefits per physical therapists approval.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and ensure quality care.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients.
- Implemented treatment programs.
- Provided physical therapy treatments to residents in long term care facility.
- Implemented treatment plans and developed therapeutic exercise programs to help the patient achieve their goals.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Provided patient education.
- Communicated goals, plans and progress to patients and caregivers.
- Offered expert mobility assistance with physical support, wheelchairs and other strategies.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and forms for insurance verification of benefits per patient.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Communicated with insurance providers to verify patient benefits.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Entered charges, patient information, insurance information into electronic medical records.
- Scheduled appointments and provided follow-up calls to clients.
- Assisted [Number] Physical Therapists to initiate different patient care plans in outpatient setting.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Outpatient and Inpatient coding
- ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS
- CPT/HCPCS Level II
- Health Information Management
- CMS 1500 and UB-04 Claim forms
- Healthcare Reimbursement
- Medical Terminology & Anatomy
- Pharmacology & Pathophysiology
- 3M Encoder / 3M Reference Software
- Detailed knowledge of Coding Guidelines
- APC and MS-DRG Assignments
- Posting Charges/Payments
- Clinical Data Analysis and Abstraction
Certified Coding Associate - current
Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure - Current
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School Attended
- Career Step
- Shawnee State University
- Ohio University
Job Titles Held:
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physical Therapist Assistant and Secretary
Degrees
- Certified Coding Associate : HIM
Associate of Science : Physical Therapy
Associate of Science : Office Technology
