Caitlin Ehresman

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with 8+ years of experience across outpatient, inpatient, and pediatric settings. Skilled in orthopedic, oncology, and lymphedema rehabilitation, with advanced manual therapy technique and a track record of delivering individualized, evidence-based patient care across the full continuum from acute inpatient to specialized outpatient practice.

Physical Therapist Assistant at Theracare Pediatric Services (2023-09 – Present)

Provide contract PTA services in an outpatient pediatric setting, delivering individualized treatment interventions under the direction of the supervising physical therapist.

• Partner with pediatric patients and families to implement developmentally appropriate therapeutic exercise and mobility programs.
• Document patient progress and communicate with the care team to support treatment plan adjustments.

Physical Therapist Assistant at Montecito Post Acute & Rehab (2021-02 – Present)

Deliver inpatient rehabilitation services to a skilled nursing population, executing treatment plans established by the supervising PT. Full-Time Feb. 2021–Aug. 2022, PRN Sept. 2023–Present

• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust interventions to support safe functional progress and discharge goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with facility and regulatory standards.

Physical Therapist Assistant at Banner Desert Medical Center (2022-09 – 2023-09)

Provided acute inpatient physical therapy services within a fast-paced hospital setting, prioritizing early mobility and safe patient handling.

• Collaborated with nursing, physicians, and the broader care team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Adapted treatment approaches for a medically complex, high-acuity patient population.

Physical Therapist Assistant at Imua Physical Therapy (2019-08 – 2021-02)

Delivered outpatient treatment for oncology and lymphedema patients, applying specialized manual lymphatic drainage and rehabilitation techniques.

• Supported patients through chemotoxicity-related and post-surgical rehabilitation needs.
• Built strong patient rapport in a specialty clinic setting, contributing to consistent treatment adherence and outcomes.

Physical Therapist Assistant at Empower Physical Therapy (2017-09 – 2019-07)

Implemented orthopedic rehabilitation plans for a varied outpatient caseload under PT supervision. Formerly Rise Rehab

• Applied manual therapy and therapeutic exercise techniques to support post-surgical and injury recovery.
• Educated patients on home exercise programs to reinforce in-clinic treatment gains.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program – PIMA Medical Institute (2015-11 – 2017-06)

Licensed Massage Therapist Program & Master's Program – ASMT (2012-05 – 2013-05)