Allison Snyder
Arlington,MA
Summary
To obtain a position as a pelvic floor physical therapist in a reputed health care organization that offers both personal and professional growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clininical Specialist/Physical Therapist
Massachusetts General Hospital
09.2015 - Current
- Mentor pelvic health and oncology clinicians across carious MGH sites
- Present at multi-disciplinary pelvic floor disorders (PFD) meetings
- Site Principal Investigator and program implementor for "Strength After Breast Cancer" program
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance patient care protocols and streamline operational workflows.
- Developed training programs for staff to improve compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Conduct audits of patient records, identifying discrepancies and improving data integrity processes.
Physical Therapist III
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
08.2009 - Current
- Developed and led a pelvic floor physical therapy program for patients with a variety of pelvic floor disorders.
- Met with physicians and other medical professionals as part of collaboration on pelvic floor interdisciplinary patient cases.
- Developed various educational modules to patients, staff and community on multiple topics within the scope of pelvic floor physical therapy.
- Presentations included Grand Rounds, health fairs, "Silverman Symposium" posters, and video featured on Channel 5 news.
- Developed and implemented physical therapy service within a multi-disciplinary clinic for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
- Performed physical therapy testing for initial screening and outcome measures for multi-year research study with individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Teaching Assistant for Boston University Course.
- Clinical Instructor for students from Northeastern University.
Physical Therapist/Team Leader
Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Worked in inpatient and outpatient rehab department at acute rehabilitation hospital.
- Performed evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide comprehensive therapeutic interventions for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, orthopedic surgery, amputation, and other neuromuscular disorders.
- Developed and implemented rehab program at satellite center within an assisted living facility.
- Responsible for supervising all aspects of therapy at satellite center which include: maintaining budget, screening patients for appropriate services, and providing education to staff and residents.
Physical Therapist
Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital (Satellite Outpatient Center)
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Developed and implemented physical therapy evaluation and treatment methods for onsite rehabilitation at the outpatient clinic.
Physical Therapist
Life Care Medical Center
12.2002 - 06.2005
- Worked in outpatient sports medicine setting with a variety of patients with orthopedic diagnoses, post surgical rehabilitation, and work related injuries.
- Performed initial evaluations, physical therapy assessments, develop treatment plans, communicate with physicians, insurance companies, patients, and case managers to ensure quality patient care.
- Clinical Instructor for physical therapy students from Temple University and Arcadia University.
- Participated in Marketing Department to increase referral sources, improve and develop working relationships with area physicians, and assist in development and delivering of marketing media.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06.2001
Skills
- Enthusiastic team player driven to achieve exceptional outcomes as a key member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
- Intimately involved in start-up of pelvic floor physical therapy program at an academic hospital
- Site Principal Investigator for "Strength after Breast Cancer" study with MGH IHP
- Implemented "Strength after Breast Cancer" program at MGH Waltham
- Skilled public speaker to patients, colleagues, and general public in a vareity of small and large arenas and venues
- Passionate about providing the best possible patient care to improve quality of life and function
- Extensive clinical experience complemented by additional experience educating students, health-care providers, patients and the general public
Affiliations
- Member of the APTA 2002-2013
- Member of the NJ Chapter of the APTA, 2002-2009
- Member of the MA Chapter of the APTA, 2009-2013
Certification
- MA Physical Therapist License #18627, Expiration Date: 2016-09-08
- Certified in Basic Life Support, Expiration Date: October
- Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Hands-On Biofeedback for Complex Pelvic Floor Cases: An Advanced Course, September 2014, Burlington VT
- Biofeedback Evaluation and Treatment for Elimination Disorders and Pelvic Floor Disorders, September 2014, Burlington VT
- Annual APTA Conference, June 2011, National Harbor MD
- Pelvic Floor Level 2, October 2010, Sponsored by the Women's Health Section of the APTA, Boston MA
- Certification in Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult II, May 2010, Sponsored by the Geriatric Section of the APTA, Boston MA
- Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program, April 2010, Sponsored by the APTA, Peabody MA
- Pelvic Floor Level I, March 2010, Sponsored by the Women's Health Section of the APTA, Boston MA
- Certification in Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult I, March 2010, Sponsored by the Geriatric Section of the APTA, Asheville NC
- Combined Sections Meeting, February 2010, Sponsored by the APTA, San Diego California
- Physical Therapy Ethics and Jurisprudence, March 2009, Hosted by UMDNJ PT Program, Newark NJ
- Persistent Chronic Pain Syndromes, September 2009, Hosted by Health Education Network
- New Frontiers in Sports Medicine Symposium, April 2008, Hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes, Marlton NJ
- Intensive Training on Myofascial Trigger Point and Proprioceptive Therapy, September 2007, Cherry Hill NJ
Timeline
Clininical Specialist/Physical Therapist
Massachusetts General Hospital
09.2015 - Current
Physical Therapist III
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
08.2009 - Current
Physical Therapist/Team Leader
Marlton Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2007
Physical Therapist
Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital (Satellite Outpatient Center)
01.2005 - 01.2006
Physical Therapist
Life Care Medical Center
12.2002 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Science
Northeastern University
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Northeastern University