LEAH DESJARDINS
Clayton,NC
Summary
Physical therapist with clinical experience in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedic, acute care, as well as home health. Special interest in the following patient populations: parkinson's, oncology, vestibular, lymphedema, orthopedic.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
UNC Health Wayne
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Primarily worked in the outpatient setting with orthopedics focus. Patient population included geriatric, post operative, sports medicine, chronic pain. Treated and evaluated approximately 12 patients per shift.
- Secondarily worked in the acute care setting with focus on evaluations and discharge planning for patients admitted to the hospital, in the emergency department, and on the intensive care unit.
- Conducted clinical assessments and planned individually-designed treatment programs to improve overall mobility and physical functioning, quality of life, and decrease pain for a variety of conditions.
- Participated in case studies and in-service presentations with a variety of diagnostic and interventions focused topics.
- Communicated and collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals including speech and occupational therapists, nurses, case workers, physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapy assistants for a holistic approach to patient recovery.
Student Physical Therapist
Head to Toe Physical Therapy
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed evaluations, treatments, and created care plans under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists in a private outpatient setting.
- Participated in one-on-one aquatic therapy sessions.
- Documented majority of patient sessions with occasional guidance of clinical instructor.
Student Physical Therapist
Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed in-home patient evaluations, start of cares, treatments, assessments, re-certifications, and discharges under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Attended company provided training sessions for new hires: topics covered included wound care, documentation, and end of life considerations.
- Documented majority of home visit sessions under guidance of clinical instructor.
Education
Doctorate in Physical Therapy -
Husson University
Bangor, Maine05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
Husson University
Bangor, Maine05.2020
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association, 05/23
Additional Information
Participated in conducting and writing a research study under to guidance of a professor during graduate school.
Timeline
Physical Therapist
UNC Health Wayne
10.2022 - 05.2024
Student Physical Therapist
Head to Toe Physical Therapy
12.2021 - 02.2022
Student Physical Therapist
Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice
08.2021 - 11.2021
Doctorate in Physical Therapy -
Husson University
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
Husson University