Laura Firlit, PTA
Colleyville,BW
Summary
Physical Therapist Assistant focused on outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, grounded in manual therapy and functional movement–based treatment. Experienced in managing a diverse patient population and musculoskeletal conditions using individualized care and clear, supportive communication. Brings strong clinical reasoning supported by Master-level PT education from Romania, along with a collaborative, patient-centered approach.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advanced Training and Rehab
03.2022 - 07.2025
• Delivered skilled PTA care for orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and sports populations, managing a caseload of 16–20 patients/day while maintaining high clinical quality.
• Performed hands-on manual interventions targeting soft tissue restrictions, joint mobility, and movement impairments.
• Advanced individualized patient treatment plans and reinforced correct exercise form and technique.
• Tested sport-return readiness and advanced athletes through progressive rehab stages using sport-specific conditioning integration.
• Provided vestibular-focused treatments including balance training, gaze stabilization, and functional movement retraining under PT guidance.
• Contributed to a collaborative, team-oriented clinic environment through clear communication with PTs and front desk staff to support coordinated patient care.
• Trained and mentored newly hired PTAs on onboarding, treatment progression, and documentation best practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
College of DuPage
IL01-2021
Master Degree - Physical Therapy in Functional Re-education
University “Vasile Alecsandri”
Romania01-2016
Bachelor Degree - Physical Therapy And Special Motricity
University "Vasile Alecsandri"
Romania01-2014
Skills
- Orthopedic & musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Neuromuscular re-education & movement retraining
- Manual therapy: soft tissue/joint mobilization, IASTM, cupping
- Therapeutic exercise dosing and progression across rehab phases
- Post-operative rehab (ACL, rotator cuff, TKA/THA, labrum repair, etc)
- Modalities: NMES, Ultrasound, IFC, cryotherapy, heat
- Return-to-sport testing and performance progression
- Team collaboration and interdisciplinary communication
Certification
- Licensed PTA – Texas
- Licensed PTA – Missouri & Illinois (prior)
- CPR/BLS – American Heart Association
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Rehab Without Walls — Chicago, IL
- Delivered post-acute neurologic rehabilitation for patients with TBI, spinal cord injury, stroke, and other CNS diagnoses, emphasizing mobility restoration, transfers, and progressive functional movement under licensed PT supervision
Lake County Physical Therapy - Mundelein, IL
- Developed clinical competency managing musculoskeletal, vestibular, pelvic health, and orthopaedic conditions within supervised, interdisciplinary outpatient clinic teams.
Languages
English
Romanian
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advanced Training and Rehab
03.2022 - 07.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
College of DuPage
Master Degree - Physical Therapy in Functional Re-education
University “Vasile Alecsandri”
Bachelor Degree - Physical Therapy And Special Motricity
University "Vasile Alecsandri"