Alwyn Quarshie
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Physical therapist with 3 years experience in various healthcare settings, including acute care, rehabilitation, and pediatric therapy. Specialized in stroke rehabilitation. Eager to contribute to Langston School of Physical Therapy in the areas of administration, scholarship, and service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Physical Therapist
Horizons Pediatric Therapy
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2022 - Current
- Perform appropriate tests and measures/outcome measures during evaluations to ensure appropriate plan of care in the pediatric population
- Participate in interprofessional collaboration as needed to discuss patient status, plan of care, and d/c planning to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Perform family education to ensure optimal management of medical conditions and optimize patient participation in therapy activities outside of scheduled treatment times.
Staff Physical Therapist
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital OKC South
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2021 - Current
- Perform thorough and efficient chart review and interpret findings from provider reports, lab values, vital signs, and diagnostic imaging and tests
- Consult with nursing to ascertain patient status prior to providing services
- Perform relevant tests and measures during individual and co-evaluations with occupational therapy to ensure efficient plan of care
- Provide appropriate d/c recommendations and referrals; communicate recommendations and patient needs to case management
- Perform wound care on patients with a variety of medical conditions
- Perform accurate, concise, timely documentation, which included objective findings and pertinent information in patients' EMR.
Staff Physical Therapist - PRN
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, OK
06.2021 - Current
- Perform appropriate tests and measures/outcome measures during evaluations to ensure appropriate plan of care
- Provide appropriate and safe physical therapy interventions as dictated by established plan of care.
- Perform family education to ensure patient safety and adequate assistance with mobility and ADLs when returning to their environment
- Perform accurate, concise, and timely documentation, including objective findings and assessment of patient response to treatment sessions.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Langston University
05.2021
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology -
University of Oklahoma
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health and Exercise Science -
University of Oklahoma
05.2016
Scholarly Activities
13th Annual Oklahoma Service-Learning Conference, Live Presentation
- Keeping the Advocacy Flame Alive: A Virtual Reality, Alwyn Quarshie, Dr. Aliya Chaudry
Combined Sections Meeting, Educational Sessions, Live Presentation
- Global Health Catalyst Talks: De-stigmatizing Difficult Conversations with Colleagues, Patients, and Your Community
Combined Sections Meeting, Educational session, Abstract Presentation
- Structured Student Reflections during Clinical Education: Overcoming Subjective Bias with Innovative Objective Assessments, Dr. Aliya Chaudry, Alwyn Quarshie
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Abstract Presentation
- The Effects Of Cross-Education On Critical Torque And Time To Task Failure, Alwyn T. Quarshie, Robert E. Hight, Bree S. Baker, Samual R. Buchanan, Deborah A Bemben FACSM, Christopher D. Black FACSM
Certification
- Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist - June 2024
- Level II Advance EksoNR Certification - Oct 2022
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Quarter - Mercy Rehab Hospital OKC South - April 2022
- Lifepoint Health Mercy Award - May 2023
Timeline
Contract Physical Therapist
Horizons Pediatric Therapy
04.2022 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital OKC South
06.2021 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist - PRN
Norman Regional Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Langston University
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology -
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health and Exercise Science -
University of Oklahoma