Debbie Atkins

Physical Therapist 4163 S 6740 W Assistant West Valley City, UT 84128

801.699.9282 debbiejatkins@gmail.com Career Objective
To obtain a position as a PTA with an organization that promotes personal and professional growth.

Education
Salt Lake Community College | PTA Program | May 2010 December 2013 West High School | Salt Lake City, UT | 1992 1996

Continuing Education Yoga in Physical Therapy Improving Gait in Children with Cerebral Palsy Pharmacology for geriatric patients

PTA Experience
St. Marks Hospital, Acute Care Rehab Salt Lake City, UT | October 2013 December 2013 Focusing on a variety of cardio, orthopedic and neuro patients University Rehab and Wellness Clinic Salt Lake City, UT | August 2013 October 2013 Working primarily with Womens Health and patients with Parkinsons Disease Avalon West Rehab and Senior Care Center Taylorsville, UT | May 2013 June 2013 Focusing on balance, overall weakness and cardio endurance in geriatric patients Salt Lake Community College On-Site Clinic West Jordan, UT | October 2012 April 2013 Working primarily with pediatric and CVA patients RPT Physical Therapy Riverton, UT | September 2010 December 2010 Working with out-patient orthopedic patients

Certifications | Memberships Professional PTA

#Pending | January 2014

CPR, First Aid, AED

Professional Responder | May 2013

American Physical Therapy Association

Member | April 2013

Technical & Personal Skills

Physical therapy modalities Billing guidelines (Medicare and private) Professional patient rapport Time management Team player Communication Listening Compassion Ability to motivate

Additional Work Experience

The Home Depot West Valley City, UT | April 2001 May 2013 Project Specialist Responsible for customer service, placing special orders, and assisting with purchases of all project materials. Front End Supervisor Responsible for managing the Front End of the store, supervising 40 cashiers and lot attendants. Scheduling employees (three weeks in advance); conducting performance reviews; distributing & reconciling cashiers tills; assisting customers. Department Supervisor Responsible for managing Millworks and Flooring Departments, including 45 Sales Associates; assisting customers; conducting performance reviews.

Volunteer Experience
Home Depot Orange Embrace Team Leader Salt Lake Valley, UT | August 2005 March 2013 Identifying people and organizations in need. Planning how to help and coordinating volunteers and supplies for each project.