Alexis Zadorozny
Aubrey,TX
Summary
Dedicated pediatric physical therapist with proven success across inpatient, outpatient, and educational settings. Eager to leverage creative intervention design, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong rapport‑building skills to excel in a school‑based PT role and drive student progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Physical Therapist
Ditmas Children’s Nursing and Rehab
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Inpatient setting for children of all ages with complex Vent and post-acute medical care needs.
- Coordinated treatment sessions with OT, SLP, rec therapy, respiratory therapy, school teachers, and nursing to schedule sessions and co‑treat complex cases.
- Monitored vitals, ventilator settings, and lines/tubes throughout sessions to ensure patient safety; communicated status changes to nursing, respiratory therapy, and dietitian.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans—positioning, strengthening, and mobility—to optimize functional outcomes.
- Conducted PT evaluations for pediatric inpatients under CI supervision.
- Assisted in fitting and donning AFOs, SMOs, gait trainers, and standers.
- Provided one in-service and educational pamphlet on safe transfers, passive range of motion, and positioning for CNAs and Recreational Aide.
- Presented one in‑service on effective rehab treatments for patients with lissencephaly
Student Physical Therapist
New York City Department of Education
01.2025 - 03.2025
- School‑based PT rotation serving diverse learners in NYC public schools.
- Administered standardized assessments (6MWT, TUG, TFTS-N, TUDS, Shuttle Run, PBS)
- Authored parent‑friendly progress notes, IEP updates, and Clinical Guides in SESIS
- Collaborated with teachers and paraprofessionals to assess student function and integrate therapy goals into daily routines to promote carry‑over of skills.
- Participated in 8+ IEP meetings to present PT data, recommend SMART goals, and determine service frequency/duration in partnership with parents, teachers, and counselors.
- Implemented creative interventions in both classroom-based and one-on-one sessions.
- Screen for reflex integration, developmental delays, abnormal movement patterns to refer patients to other disciplines for proper treatment.
Student Physical Therapist
iHope (International Academy of Hope)
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Private therapeutic school serving children with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries.
- Evaluated students with GMFM, PDMS‑2 subtests and observational tools.
- Implemented neurodevelopmental techniques, dynamic balance activities, and gait training
- Integrated adaptive equipment (Rifton pacer/activity chair, dynamic seating, standers) to support safe transfers, independent ambulation, and postural control.
- Collaborated with OT, SLP, nursing, teachers, and paraprofessionals to align PT interventions with cognitive, behavioral, and academic IEP objectives.
- Documented evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and IEP recommendations.
- Provided one in-service to PT department on research benefits of robotic gait training.
Student Physical Therapist
PT of the City
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Outpatient orthopedic clinic serving primarily adults (with some pediatric caseload) presenting with musculoskeletal injuries, neuropathies, and post‑surgical needs.
- Screen and diagnose orthopedic injuries such as SLAP tears, patellar tendonitis, ankle sprains, lateral epicondylitis, and injuries alike.
- Adhere to post-operative precautions for ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff repair, and Achilles tendon repair.
- Manage and oversee 16-24 patients per day in addition to conducting 2-3 evaluations a day.
Rehab Technician
Park Manor of McKinney
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Skilled nursing facility providing complex post‑acute and long‑term care across a mixed‑acuity census.
- Assisted PTs with transfers (mechanical lift, stand‑pivot), bed mobility, and ADLs
- Prepared and sanitized therapy areas and equipment (hydrocollator, exercise bands, walkers) to maintain safety and infection control.
- Supported therapeutic activities by providing tactile/verbal cues and guarding during gait training, balance tasks, and strengthening exercises.
- Managed electronic documentation by scanning, uploading, and filing physician orders, standardized assessments, and treatment notes into the facility’s EHR system.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2025
B. Sc. - Kinesiology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2021
Skills
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid/AED (Adult, Child, & Infant)
Texas State PT Temporary License, #73739
Timeline
Student Physical Therapist
Ditmas Children’s Nursing and Rehab
03.2025 - 05.2025
Student Physical Therapist
New York City Department of Education
01.2025 - 03.2025
Student Physical Therapist
iHope (International Academy of Hope)
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student Physical Therapist
PT of the City
08.2023 - 09.2023
Rehab Technician
Park Manor of McKinney
04.2021 - 05.2022
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Long Island University
B. Sc. - Kinesiology
University of North Texas
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