Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist

SUMMARY

Ambitious Student Physical Therapist with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficient at utilizing evidence-based practices to assist patients in recovery from a multitude of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. Superior work ethic and rapport building.

EDUCATION

CARROLL UNIVERSITY, Waukesha, WI
Doctorate of Physical Therapy - Sep 2017 - May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science - Sep 2014 - May 2018

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP IV � OUTPATIENT ORTHOPEDIC, CHICAGO, IL
Novacare Rehabilitation, March 2020
� Provided appropriate interventions and education to higher level clients and facilitated to return to sport.
� Educated patients on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal physical function
� Facilitated health and healing by cultivating caring relationships with patients.

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP III � INDUSTRIAL/WORKPLACE, DARIEN, IL
Concentra Medical Center Jan 2020 � Feb 2020
� Evaluated and treated acute work-related injuries such as low back pain, shoulder injuries, and ankle sprains.
� Communicated with physicians by sharing physical therapy outcomes and discussed criteria for discharge.
� Determined return to work criteria and developed appropriate treatment plans for worker�s compensation population.

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II � OUTPATIENT ORTHOPEDIC, CHICAGO, IL
ATI Physical Therapy, May 2019 � Aug 2019
� Directly supervised 1 Physical therapy aide and managed a caseload of 11-12 patients per day.
� Evaluated and treated a wide variety of orthopedic conditions and post-surgical cases.
� Created individualized home exercise programs to improve health and maintain gains made in therapy.

CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I � OUTPATIENT NEUROLOGICAL, SOUTH OGDEN, UT
Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital, Oct 2018 � Dec 2018
� Evaluated and treated patients with debilitating conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and vestibular conditions in order to improve function and quality of life.
� Motivated and facilitation patients� adjustments to assistive devices by administering manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and performing equipment demonstrations.
� Facilitated ADL�s, instructed patients in techniques to improve functional mobility, and improved gait patterns in patients with stroke and traumatic brain injury using specific manual techniques.

CERTIFICATIONS
� M1 Graston Technique Certification
� Community-based Integrative Health Interprofessional Practice Microcredential
� Certified CPR, AED, First Aid

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS COACH � Waukesha YMCA, Waukesha, WI, Sep 2014- Mar 2020
� Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual gymnast requirements
� Maximized athlete performance by overseeing targeted physical conditioning programs
� Promoted culture of cooperation, teamwork, and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff

THERAPEUTIC ABILITIES CLINIC � Carroll University, Waukesha, WI, Jan 2019-Oct 2019
� Developed and executed individualized treatment plans to improve functional mobility, increase participation and maintain wellness for clients with neurological conditions such as stroke and multiple sclerosis.
� Provided education, neuro-muscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, and home exercise programs to clients in need