Kristi Busch
Norfolk
Summary
Reliable Physical Therapist Assistant offering several years of experience working in multiple patient-focused settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, home health, and private clinics. Exceptional experience working with geriatric and disabled individuals, and a variety of diagnoses in the outpatient and hospital settings. Many years of experience independently managing the PT aspect of clinical settings. Good personal skills working with people in all areas of the healthcare field. Seeking a position to take years of experience to the next level as a Rehab Director.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Good Samaritan Sanford Health
Bloomfield
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted licensed physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to the therapy team.
- In charge of managing clinic and scheduling e with Rehab Director off-site.
Physical Therapist Assistant
RehabVisions
Schuyler
04.2016 - 08.2025
- Assisted licensed physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to the therapy team.
- Participated in daily rounding with doctors and other departments in the hospital, and in Medicare meetings for inpatients.
- In charge of managing the PT aspect of the department during extended time periods without a Rehab Director.
- Managed all scheduling.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Spier Physical Therapy
Norfolk
05.2003 - 04.2016
- Assisted licensed physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to the therapy team.
- Participated in care plan meetings while in the nursing home setting.
- In charge of overseeing outpatient clinics in both a nursing home and private clinic settings.
- Managed all scheduling in the off-site facilities.
Physical Therapist Assistant
RehabVisions
Red Oak
10.2001 - 05.2003
- Assisted licensed physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to the therapy team.
- Worked in a variety of settings such as inpatient, outpatient, nursing home, home health, and aquatic therapy.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Countryside Physical Therapy
Madison
08.1999 - 10.2001
- Assisted licensed physical therapists in developing patient treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility and strength.
- Monitored patient progress and reported findings to the therapy team.
- Participated in care plan meetings.
- Supervised the clinic independently with the PT only in the clinic part-time.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE 08.1997 - 08.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Office Technology
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE 04.1992 - 05.1994
Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk, NESkills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment plan development
- Modalities application
- Therapeutic exercise implementation
- Scheduling
- Involvement in Medicare meetings in skilled settings
- Independently overseeing rehab departments function
Certification
- BLS March 2026
- Certified Clinical Instructor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Good Samaritan Sanford Health
08.2025 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
RehabVisions
04.2016 - 08.2025
Physical Therapist Assistant
Spier Physical Therapy
05.2003 - 04.2016
Physical Therapist Assistant
RehabVisions
10.2001 - 05.2003
Physical Therapist Assistant
Countryside Physical Therapy
08.1999 - 10.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Northeast Community College
08.1997 - 08.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Office Technology
Northeast Community College
04.1992 - 05.1994
Norfolk Senior High School