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ALYSSA EDWARDS

Pacific Beach,CA

Summary

A motivated and passionate new physical therapist graduate from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with good multi-tasking, relationship-building, and communication abilities. Recently passed the NPTE on January 23, 2024, with plans to take the Jurisprudence exam for California on February 12th, 2024.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Physical Therapist

NCEPT
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Completed a 3-month rotation in an outpatient orthopedic clinic, treating various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions with an emphasis on post-op rehabilitation.
  • Consistently evaluated and treated 65-70 patients weekly in a fast-paced outpatient-orthopedic setting.
  • Shadowed multiple EMG and NCS evaluations as well as diagnostic ultrasound.
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans and goals to address individual patient needs.

Student physical therapist

Two Trees Physical Therapy
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Completed a 3-month clinical rotation at an outpatient orthopedic setting, managing a caseload of a wide range of orthopedic and neurological conditions.
  • Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
  • Evaluated and effectively managed a caseload of 40-50 patients weekly with a 1:1 patient-to-SPT ratio.

Student Physical Therapist

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Completed a 6-week rotation in a mixed in-patient hospital and outpatient setting, managing a caseload of 6-8 patients daily while monitoring vital signs. Adhering to surgical precautions, performing mobility assessments, and facilitating patient education for safe discharge.
  • Collaborated with Occupational Therapists and Nurses to provide the best possible patient outcomes.
  • Experience in the hospital included ICU, cardiac floor, orthopedics, and shadowing in the NICU.

Physical Therapy Aide

PRN Physical Therapy
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Assists patients with daily exercises, application of BFR, TENs, laser, ice, and heat, performing daily cleaning duties, assisting the physical therapist with everyday tasks as appropriate, and performing front desk duties when needed.

Physical Therapy Aide

G3 Physical Therapy
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted patients with daily exercises and stretches, performed front desk and cleaning duties, and assisted the physical therapists with daily tasks.

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy -

University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
12.2023

Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology -

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • BLS Provider
  • Heartsaver First Aide
  • California Physical Therapy License pending
  • NPTE passed with a score of 760

Clinical Rotations

  • Student physical therapist, NCEPT, Escondido, CA, 09/2023, 11/2023, Consistently evaluated and treated 55-65 patients weekly in a fast-paced outpatient-orthopedic setting. The patient population included post-op and a variety of MSK disorders.
  • Student physical therapist, Two Trees Physical Therapy, Camarillo, CA, 04/2023, 08/2023, Observed and performed initial evaluations and created plans of care for patients in an Outpatient orthopedic setting. Treated 40-50 patients weekly with a 1:1 ratio for hour treatment sessions for a variety of impairments. The patient population included orthopedic, post-CVA, and CP.
  • Student physical therapist, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nyus, CA, 11/2022, 12/2022, Observed and performed initial evaluations and created treatment plans in an inpatient and Outpatient setting, three days a week in In-patient and two days a week in out-patient. Experience in the hospital included ICU, cardiac floor, orthopedics, and NICU. Consistently saw 6-8 patients a day in a mixed setting.

Timeline

Student Physical Therapist

NCEPT
09.2023 - 11.2023

Student physical therapist

Two Trees Physical Therapy
04.2023 - 08.2023

Student Physical Therapist

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2022

Physical Therapy Aide

PRN Physical Therapy
08.2020 - 04.2021

Physical Therapy Aide

G3 Physical Therapy
04.2018 - 08.2018

Doctorate in Physical Therapy -

University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology -

University of California, Santa Barbara
ALYSSA EDWARDS