Tyler's Resume
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Concordia University – St. Paul, MN, May 2020
Bachelor of Applied Science in Exercise Science, University of Minnesota Duluth UMD, Duluth, MN, May 2017
• Cum Laude, GPA 3.656; Dean’s List for Academic Excellence six of eight completed semesters
CERTIFICATIONS
Minnesota Physical Therapy License through MN Board of Physical Therapy, June 2020, #11809
CPR/AED Certified: American Heart Association, Current
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Courage Kenny Sports and Physical Therapy, Plymouth, MN, January 2020 – April 2020
• Outpatient general orthopedics, emphasis on post-surgical and workers compensation cases.
Park Nicollet – St. Louis Park and Burnsville, MN, August 2019 – October 2019
• Outpatient pediatrics and pediatric aquatics.
• In-service presentation on current research on the treatment of children with Cerebral Palsy.
Glen Oaks Living Community, New London, MN, July 2019 – August 2019
• Rural treatment with geriatric population in skilled nursing facility, transitional care unit, long term care, and assisted living.
NovaCare Rehabilitation, Blaine, MN, October 2018 – December 2018
• Outpatient orthopedics with manual therapy, outpatient neuro rehab and health and wellness screenings.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Member, October 2017 – Present
Minnesota Physical Therapy Association (MNPTA), Member, October 2017 – Present
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Hmong Culture & Language Program, Volunteer, St. Paul, MN, Fall 2018
• Educated children in heart health and exercise and provided activities to facilitate understanding of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
Muscular Dystrophy Family Camp, Volunteer, Maple Lake, MN, September 2018
• Assisted children with Muscular Dystrophy and their families in a day of activities including wheelchair soccer, arts & crafts, and ziplining.
Group Home Gait Belt Training, Volunteer, Brooklyn Park, MN, January 2018
• Supported a fellow classmate in training group home staff on appropriate gait belt use for high risk individuals.
RESEARCH/PROJECTS
Concordia University – Capstone Research
• “What are the shared experiences and perceived barriers faced by PT/PTA clinicians and students from racially diverse backgrounds?”
• Dissemination: Minnesota Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference, April 2020
University of Minnesota Duluth
• Research: Effects of Virtual Reality on Heart Rate, Ratings of Perceived Exertion, and Time on the VirZOOM Compared to a Monark Cycle Ergometer
• Project: “Nutritional Needs for Male Tennis Players in Competitive Play” Chapter, Compiled research into a textbook chapter for Performance Nutrition and Weight Management Class
• Mentor: Implemented and suggested workout plans for students and staff looking to better their health for Exercise Testing and Prescription course, September 2016 – May 2017
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Handi Medical Supply 23rd Annual Education and Equipment Conference, St. Paul, MN – February 2020
• Reducing Readmissions – Clinical Strategies for Operational Success. Jeanne Carlson, RDN, CSG, CIMT
• Exercise Approaches for Spinal Cord Injury. Andy Rapacz, B.S., ACSM EP-C Certified Exercise Physiologist
• Biofilm and Chronic Wounds: The Problem. The Solution. The Evidence. Lynn Peterson, Product Service Specialist, 3M Critical & Chronic Care Solutions Division
• Overview of Soft ExoSuit Technology for Stroke Rehabilitation. Zachary Waugh, PT, DPT, FAFS
Minnesota Physical Therapy Association Student Conclave 2020
• The Role of Physical Therapy in Sports Concussion Management. Ann Doda, PT, DPT, OCS & Ann Cassanova, PT, DPT, OCS
• Use the Force: Biomechanics Applied in Sport and Orthopaedic Injury Management. Aaron Hellem, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS
• Gait Analysis in Pediatrics. Sue Soehrwide, PT
Epic Training OP Rehab, 7601 Building – Best Buy Campus, Richfield, MN. August 27, 2019.
Minnesota Physical Therapy Association Student Conclave 2019
• Cancer Rehabilitation: What PT Students Need to Know. Linda Koehler, PhD, PT, SLT-LANA
• Financial Wellness: Understanding Debt and the Importance of Debt Management. Dr. James Dvorak, MD, MBA
• The Most Important Muscles You Never Knew You Had. Audra Zastrow, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
Minnesota Physical Therapy Association Student Conclave 2018
• Traveling Physical Therapy…What is it? Neil Sauter, PT, DPT and Brad Pauley, PT
• A Pain Science Approach to Physical Therapy. Becky Vogsland DPT, OCS, CSMT, TPS.
• Kind of the Same but Sorta Different – Treating Children with Common Neuromuscular Conditions. Jason M Kelecic, PT, DPT, MBA
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Concordia University – St. Paul, MN, May 2020
Bachelor of Applied Science in Exercise Science, University of Minnesota Duluth UMD, Duluth, MN, May 2017
• Cum Laude, GPA 3.656; Dean’s List for Academic Excellence six of eight completed semesters
CERTIFICATIONS
Minnesota Physical Therapy License through MN Board of Physical Therapy, June 2020, #11809
CPR/AED Certified: American Heart Association, Current
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Courage Kenny Sports and Physical Therapy, Plymouth, MN, January 2020 – April 2020
• Outpatient general orthopedics, emphasis on post-surgical and workers compensation cases.
Park Nicollet – St. Louis Park and Burnsville, MN, August 2019 – October 2019
• Outpatient pediatrics and pediatric aquatics.
• In-service presentation on current research on the treatment of children with Cerebral Palsy.
Glen Oaks Living Community, New London, MN, July 2019 – August 2019
• Rural treatment with geriatric population in skilled nursing facility, transitional care unit, long term care, and assisted living.
NovaCare Rehabilitation, Blaine, MN, October 2018 – December 2018
• Outpatient orthopedics with manual therapy, outpatient neuro rehab and health and wellness screenings.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Member, October 2017 – Present
Minnesota Physical Therapy Association (MNPTA), Member, October 2017 – Present
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Hmong Culture & Language Program, Volunteer, St. Paul, MN, Fall 2018
• Educated children in heart health and exercise and provided activities to facilitate understanding of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
Muscular Dystrophy Family Camp, Volunteer, Maple Lake, MN, September 2018
• Assisted children with Muscular Dystrophy and their families in a day of activities including wheelchair soccer, arts & crafts, and ziplining.
Group Home Gait Belt Training, Volunteer, Brooklyn Park, MN, January 2018
• Supported a fellow classmate in training group home staff on appropriate gait belt use for high risk individuals.
RESEARCH/PROJECTS
Concordia University – Capstone Research
• “What are the shared experiences and perceived barriers faced by PT/PTA clinicians and students from racially diverse backgrounds?”
• Dissemination: Minnesota Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference, April 2020
University of Minnesota Duluth
• Research: Effects of Virtual Reality on Heart Rate, Ratings of Perceived Exertion, and Time on the VirZOOM Compared to a Monark Cycle Ergometer
• Project: “Nutritional Needs for Male Tennis Players in Competitive Play” Chapter, Compiled research into a textbook chapter for Performance Nutrition and Weight Management Class
• Mentor: Implemented and suggested workout plans for students and staff looking to better their health for Exercise Testing and Prescription course, September 2016 – May 2017
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Handi Medical Supply 23rd Annual Education and Equipment Conference, St. Paul, MN – February 2020
• Reducing Readmissions – Clinical Strategies for Operational Success. Jeanne Carlson, RDN, CSG, CIMT
• Exercise Approaches for Spinal Cord Injury. Andy Rapacz, B.S., ACSM EP-C Certified Exercise Physiologist
• Biofilm and Chronic Wounds: The Problem. The Solution. The Evidence. Lynn Peterson, Product Service Specialist, 3M Critical & Chronic Care Solutions Division
• Overview of Soft ExoSuit Technology for Stroke Rehabilitation. Zachary Waugh, PT, DPT, FAFS
Minnesota Physical Therapy Association Student Conclave 2020
• The Role of Physical Therapy in Sports Concussion Management. Ann Doda, PT, DPT, OCS & Ann Cassanova, PT, DPT, OCS
• Use the Force: Biomechanics Applied in Sport and Orthopaedic Injury Management. Aaron Hellem, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS
• Gait Analysis in Pediatrics. Sue Soehrwide, PT
Epic Training OP Rehab, 7601 Building – Best Buy Campus, Richfield, MN. August 27, 2019.
Minnesota Physical Therapy Association Student Conclave 2019
• Cancer Rehabilitation: What PT Students Need to Know. Linda Koehler, PhD, PT, SLT-LANA
• Financial Wellness: Understanding Debt and the Importance of Debt Management. Dr. James Dvorak, MD, MBA
• The Most Important Muscles You Never Knew You Had. Audra Zastrow, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT
Minnesota Physical Therapy Association Student Conclave 2018
• Traveling Physical Therapy…What is it? Neil Sauter, PT, DPT and Brad Pauley, PT
• A Pain Science Approach to Physical Therapy. Becky Vogsland DPT, OCS, CSMT, TPS.
• Kind of the Same but Sorta Different – Treating Children with Common Neuromuscular Conditions. Jason M Kelecic, PT, DPT, MBA