AMBER ELLIS

207 CAVETTON ROAD APT 27A, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37923

(865) 207-9021 AMBER.N.ELLIS2@GMAIL.COM

EDUCATION

ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE- Harriman, Tennessee Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant-awarded, August 2015

UNITED STATES ARMY- Signal Corps School Fort Gordon, Georgia Specialized training- Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer, May 2011 Honor Graduate

CLINICAL EDUCATION

BenchMark Physical Therapy- Clinton, Tennessee Part-time clinical (November and December 2014) Outpatient clinic treating a wide patient variety.

Physicians Regional Tennova- Knoxville, Tennessee Part-time clinical (April and May 2015) Inpatient acute care, treating severely injured or severely ill patients.

NHC Farragut- Farragut, TN Full time clinical (May 18, 2015-June 26, 2015) Short term skilled nursing rehabilitation for post-surgical, traumatic injury or decline in health. Responsible for a daily patient load ranging from 6-9 patients with a focus on reconditioning, cardiac and pulmonary precautions, transfers and mobility.

Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic- Lenoir City, Tennessee Full time clinical (June 29, 2015-July 7, 2015) General and specialized care treatment for traumatic or sports-related injuries and pain associated with the shoulders, hips, knees, ankles and feet. Responsible for a daily patient load ranging from 8-12 patients with a variety of diagnosis with a large focus on range of motion, joint mobilization, goniometric measurements and The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Delta Healthcare Providers (PTA September 2015-Present day) Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant contracted with Daybreak skilled nursing and rehabilitation in Falfurrias, Texas. Responsible for 90% productivity with 6-10 daily caseloads of predominantly Spanish speaking patients focusing on rehabilitation related to decline in health, acute injuries, post operation, cardiac and pulmonary precautions, Parkinson’s and stroke patients. Proficient with Casamba Therapy Software.

United States Army (Active duty October 2010 to October 2013) Signal Corp Specialist Team leader and Battalion Operations room orderly. Coordinated work assignments and training, evaluated performance and disciplined a four-member squad. In processed and out processed new soldiers, proofread and transferred important documents to the commanding officials.

Jewelry Television (Full-time January 2010 to October 2010) Customer Care Sales Representative. Answered incoming continuous customer calls, opened new accounts or made adjustments to existing accounts, assisted and educated customers in placing orders during a live television show.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES/MEMBERSHIPS

Active Member, the American Physical Therapy Association

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant through the state of Tennessee and the Board of Physical Therapy.

CPR certification-American Heart Association Health Care Provider, August 2014 First Aid certification-American Red Cross ARMY BASIC COMBAT LIFESAVER, September 2010 DoD Secret Clearance valid until 2020 Intermediate Spanish