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Amanda Bietz, PT, DPT, GCS

Silverton,OR

Summary

Geriatric Certified Specialist with a passion for neurologic rehabilitation. Proficient in treating a wide range of neurologic conditions in home health and outpatient settings. Patient-centered clinician with a reputation for fostering positive therapeutic relationships.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Therapist

First Call Home Health
Salem, OR
09.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated/treated patients with complex neurologic diagnoses including LBD, PSP, MS, FND, and PPPD; educated on strategies to increase safety and independence in the home.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
  • Assisted in medical equipment needs, including letters of medical necessity and joint visits with wheelchair specialists.
  • Supervised physical therapy assistant.

Physical Therapist

OHSU HMC Home Health
Hillsboro, OR
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Provided direct one-on-one interventions to improve strength, balance, posture, range of motion, gait training and other impairments.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on safety techniques, especially for patients with cognitive impairment.
  • Consulted with physicians regarding patient care plans, adverse events, and medication management.

Physical Therapist

Northwest Rehab Associates, Outpatient Neuro
Salem, OR
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Diagnoses: CVA, PD, MS, TBI, CP, FND, EDS, ALS, HD, vestibular
  • Instructed in agility and balance training, gait training (overground, treadmill, body-weight support), aquatic therapy, dual-tasking.
  • Participated in co-treatments with orthotists/prosthetists and wheelchair specialists.
  • Created dance class for persons with neurologic conditions.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Pacific University
Hillsboro, OR
05.2018

Bachelors of Science - Health Promotion

Walla Walla University
College Place, WA
06.2015

Skills

  • Innovative treatment
  • Case management
  • Communication
  • Building rapport
  • Patient advocacy
  • Commitment to learning
  • Evidence-based treatment

Certification

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Oregon State Licensing Board, #62897, 03/31/2026
  • Geriatric Certified Specialist, ABPTS, #GE220142, 06/30/2032

Timeline

Physical Therapist

First Call Home Health
09.2021 - Current

Physical Therapist

OHSU HMC Home Health
06.2020 - 09.2021

Physical Therapist

Northwest Rehab Associates, Outpatient Neuro
09.2018 - 05.2020

Doctor of Physical Therapy -

Pacific University

Bachelors of Science - Health Promotion

Walla Walla University

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