Dalton Cooper
Chesterfield
Summary
Healthcare professional with more than five years of experience managing complex caseloads, coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams, and building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare stakeholders. Experienced working independently across large territories while balancing scheduling, communication, documentation, and operational priorities. Recent Bachelor of Arts graduate with a proven track record of adaptability, problem-solving, and client education, seeking opportunities in healthcare operations, medical sales, account management, or leadership-focused roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Puget Sound Home Health and Hospice
Tacoma, WA
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Manage an independent caseload across a multi-county territory, providing in-home rehabilitation services while maintaining productivity and documentation standards.
- Coordinate care with physical therapists, nurses, physicians, and case managers to support patient goals and recovery outcomes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, equipment use, and home exercise programs to improve adherence and independence.
- Prioritize daily scheduling, route planning, and time management while traveling throughout assigned service areas.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory, documentation, and quality-of-care requirements in a fast-paced home health environment.
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (Travel)
AMN Healthcare
Rehoboth Beach, DE
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered in-home rehabilitation services to a diverse patient population throughout an assigned territory.
- Built strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support recovery goals.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, equipment use, fall prevention, and long-term mobility strategies.
- Adapted quickly to a new healthcare system, documentation platform, and organizational processes while maintaining productivity expectations.
- Maintained thorough and timely electronic documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Ozark Health and Rehabilitation
Poplar Bluff, MO
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Managed a high-volume rural caseload across multiple counties while working independently with minimal supervision.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, and support staff to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- Developed strong patient and caregiver relationships through education, communication, and individualized treatment planning.
- Recommended equipment, home modifications, and mobility strategies to promote safety and independence.
- Consistently balanced patient care, scheduling, travel, and documentation responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Certified Personal Trainer
St. Bernards Healthcare
Jonesboro, AR
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Designed individualized fitness and mobility programs for clients with varying goals, experience levels, and physical limitations.
- Conducted fitness assessments and educated clients on exercise technique, injury prevention, and long-term wellness strategies.
- Built client relationships through coaching, motivation, and ongoing progress monitoring.
- Helped clients improve adherence to fitness programs through effective communication and goal setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2026
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2021
Skills
- Relationship Building & Client Engagement
- Territory Management & Route Planning
- Healthcare Operations
- Patient & Customer Education
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Time Management & Organization
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Presentation & Communication Skills
- Account & Caseload Management
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems
- Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
- Independent Field-Based Work
- Adaptability & Change Management
- Customer Service & Conflict Resolution
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Timeline
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Puget Sound Home Health and Hospice
08.2025 - 08.2026
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (Travel)
AMN Healthcare
09.2024 - 07.2025
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
Ozark Health and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 09.2024
Certified Personal Trainer
St. Bernards Healthcare
12.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Arkansas State University
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Arkansas State University