Haru

Licensed healthcare professional with experience in patient care coordination, EMR documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in home health and hospice settings. Skilled in managing patient schedules, communicating care updates, and delivering patient education in compliance with HIPAA. Bilingual in Japanese and English, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

Physical Therapist Assistant at Absolute Home Health and Hospice / Kinetic Rehab Services, Inc. (2026-02 – Present)

• Coordinate daily patient visit schedules across multiple service areas, adjusting appointments based on condition changes, care plan updates, and physician-directed priorities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, including PTs, nurses, and case managers to communicate scheduling changes, patient status, and care plan adjustments in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation within EMR systems, including visit notes and progress updates, in full compliance with home health, hospice, and HIPAA regulations.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on home exercise programs, fall prevention, and recovery expectations to support care plan adherence and patient independence.
• Coordinate care across post-surgical, orthopedic, and neurological cases, serving as a liaison between patients and the broader care team.

Physical Therapist Assistant at Ishitani Health Center (2021-06 – 2022-06)

• Administered individualized therapy treatments for post-surgical, orthopedic, and neurological patients, focusing on gait training, balance exercises, therapeutic strengthening, and manual therapy techniques under the supervision of licensed PTs.
• Performed Graston technique, ultrasound therapy, and kinesiology taping to assist in pain management and tissue healing.
• Assisted healthcare providers by preparing patient charts and documenting visit notes.
• Delivered compassionate patient education on home exercise programs (HEP), rehabilitation expectations, and recovery strategies, improving patient adherence and satisfaction.

Doctorate of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine – Pacific College of Health and Science (2023)

Associate of Physical Therapist Assistant: Physical Therapy Assistance in Physical Therapy – Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health (2019 – 2021)