I had a mixed experience at PRN Physical Therapy in El Centro…read more
First, I want to recognize the front desk receptionist. She was welcoming, friendly, and provided excellent customer service from the moment I walked in. She made every visit pleasant.
Unfortunately, my experience with the therapy staff was the complete opposite. I only saw my physical therapist once during my initial evaluation. After that, I never saw or spoke with them again. Most of the time, the therapists were gathered in their office area talking with one another instead of actively supervising patients.
The quality of care from the aides was inconsistent. Some of the younger aides would simply tell you the name of an exercise without demonstrating it or giving clear instructions on the number of sets or repetitions. They would then walk away and return to chatting with the other aides, leaving patients to figure things out on their own. Unless you told them you were done.
The one exception was Georgina, the PTA. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and always gave clear instructions. Even when she had to help other patients, she consistently came back to check on my progress and make sure I was performing the exercises correctly. She provided the level of care I expected throughout my therapy.
Overall, I was disappointed with the lack of supervision and patient engagement from most of the therapy staff. Because of my experience, I will not be returning to this clinic. I hope management takes these concerns seriously, because patients deserve consistent guidance and attentive care during their rehabilitation.
I'm giving PRN Physical Therapy in El Centro 2 out of 5 stars, and the only reason they're getting two stars instead of one is because of the amazing front desk receptionist and Georgina, the PTA.
