ALIA HAQ
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate with hands-on experience in acute care and outpatient practice. Worked in multiple specialties such as pelvic health, orthopedics, neurological, cardiovascular and oncology. Dedicated to evidence-based, individualized care that empowers patients to restore function, improve mobility, and achieve meaningful independence across the lifespan.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation
Jacobs Medical Center, UCSD
San Diego, CA
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Full time clinical experience in the acute care setting consisting of cardiovascular and neurological ICU, medical surgical, oncology and orthopedics unit.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Participated in co-treatments with RNs and OTs as well as caregiver training with family members.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration during rounds and following up with the medical team on mutual patients.
- Educated patients and families on mobility techniques, safety precautions, and home exercise programs to ensure compliance and safe discharge.
- Surgery viewing of a total knee arthroplasty
- Presented an in-service on post-op care for LE amputees and created a handout for patients to refer to while hospitalized. Included education on what to expect post-op, along with HEP, residual limb care, desensitization strategies and positioning strategies.
Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation
Family Health Centers of San Diego
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Full-time clinical experience in an outpatient clinic that serves the low-income population that specializes in orthopedics, pelvic health and neuromuscular pathologies.
- I maintained a caseload averaging 8 patient appointments per day including evaluations and follow-up appointments performed in person who present with acute and chronic conditions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and collaborate with physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Presented an in-service on the importance of sleep hygiene and created an educational flyer.
Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation
Concentra Physical Therapy
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Full-time clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics treating all ages and primarily workers compensation.
- Maintained caseload averaging 6 patient appointments per day including evaluations and follow-up appointments performed in person who presented with acute conditions
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention for safe return to work, promoting long-term health and wellness.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and collaborate with physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Presented an in-service on low load blood flow restriction training
Rehabilitation Aide
Lake Washington Physical Therapy
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Full-time outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation aide
- Took calls and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Verified insurance coverage and request for authorizations with variety of health plans
- Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatment to maintain cleanliness and presentation of establishment
- Assisted physical therapists in providing treatments to patients with a variety of diagnoses which includes therapeutic exercise
- Observed physical therapy assessments and treatments for various medical conditions
Athletic Training Shadow
Lake Washington High School
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Observed athletic trainer services, which included taping, massage, athlete education, and formulate training programs for soccer athletes
- Organized and maintained equipment, tools, and supplies.
Physical Therapy Intern
Sports Physical Therapy
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted physical therapists in providing treatments to patients with a variety of diagnoses
- Observed physical therapy assessments and treatments for various medical conditions
- Performed therapeutic exercises with patients to improve strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, and ambulation.
- Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatment to maintain cleanliness and presentation of establishment.
Education
Doctorate in Physical Therapy -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
San Marcos, CA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Medical Anthropology and Global Health
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2021
Associates of Arts -
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA06.2018
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Inter/intra disciplinary collaboration
- Patient rapport
- Active listening
- Time management
- Hardworking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Goal-oriented
- Flexible and adaptable
- CPR, AED, BLS
- Proficient in English and Urdu
Certification
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 1-APTA
Timeline
Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation
Jacobs Medical Center, UCSD
09.2025 - 12.2025
Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation
Family Health Centers of San Diego
05.2025 - 08.2025
Physical Therapy Clinical Rotation
Concentra Physical Therapy
11.2024 - 12.2024
Athletic Training Shadow
Lake Washington High School
08.2022 - 09.2022
Rehabilitation Aide
Lake Washington Physical Therapy
02.2021 - 04.2023
Physical Therapy Intern
Sports Physical Therapy
08.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Medical Anthropology and Global Health
University of Washington
Associates of Arts -
Bellevue College
Doctorate in Physical Therapy -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Conference
- CPTA Annual Conference-Burlingame, CA 2024