Physical Therapist Assistant
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Physical Therapist Assistant

Christopher Zender
6017 Azure Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87109;------------; ------------
Professional Summary
Current Supervising PTA of Peak Motion Physical Therapy. Dedicated, enthusiastic, and very passionate of Physical Therapy, looking for PRN position part time in physical therapy.
Licenses
PTA licensed through 2021, CPR certified
Skill Highlights
• Stress management techniques
• Adaptive to changing environments
• Observant, empathetic, and patient
• Outpatient and inpatient experience
• Lead and supervisory experience
• Geriatrics and Pediatric experience from 6 months old and up
• CPR license
• Clinical Instructor for PTA students
• Have worked with ortho patient total shoulders, knees, and hips
• Experience in RTC repairs muscular repairs
• Neurological disorders
• Cervical issues
• Very knowledgeable in shoulder and scapular kinetics and corrections of flaws and disorders
• Hip and pelvic disorders low back disorders correction and manipulation certified.
• CEU’s in Optimal Global Movement Patterns using the body as a tool for rehabilitation
• POC well trained in managing POC increasing POC correctly and effectively

Experience
Professional experience in inpatient clinics, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, gait training, assistive device training, hoists, transfers, and manual therapy. Professional experience with all fields of outpatient orthopedic and inpatient physical therapy, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activity, JSCS, MET, Spinal manipulation, neuromuscular re-education, proprioception, agility, plyometrics, modalities, neurological disorders in adults and with pediatrics. Global optimal movement patterns for neuro re-education in lumbopelvic control rehabilitation. Experienced with functional rehabilitation for the body in relation to the patient’s diagnosis.
Education
Carrington College, Graduation Date 2013, Physical Therapy Assistant Program, Associates of Applied Science, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Career Chronology
Physical Therapist Assistant – Peak Motion Physical Therapy
May 2013 to Present
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN – Princeton Rehab Inpatient Physical Therapy Skilled Nursing Facility
May 2016 to April 2018
Gallery Host – Hyatt - Albuquerque, New Mexico
October 2009 to 2012
Lead Gallery Host – Hyatt- Albuquerque, New Mexico
March 2010 to May 2012
Warehouse Manager – Baillios – Albuquerque, New Mexico
May 2006 to October 2009