Amanda Stentiford
Decature,GA
Summary
Empathetic Physical Therapist with 16 years of experience proficient in providing patient centered care with thorough assessments and comprehensive treatment plans to varied patient populations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist
Integrated Physical Therapy
03.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans for varied patient population in aquatic setting.
- Incorporate focused treatment plans using functional training to reach optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide patient and family education to ensure best outcomes.
- Supervised and coordinated quality treatment plans with PTAs.
Physical Therapist
Luna Physical Therapy
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered individualized, evidenced-based outpatient physical therapy to varied patient population at home using safest practices during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Built a positive rapport with patients in order to foster patient empowerment and help them meet their treatment goals.
Physical Therapist
NewCare Physical Therapy
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Provided quality care using evidence-based assessments and treatments in order to achieve patient centered outcomes in an orthopedic outpatient setting with varied patient population.
- Incorporated a variety of manual skills including spinal manipulation along with DN, functional centered exercises, and modalities as needed to provide individualized treatments.
- Provided thorough patient education of diagnosis, pain science, prognosis, and treatment plan to empower and motivate patients through the healing process.
Physical Therapist
Apex Network Physical Therapy
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Implemented evidenced based physical therapy treatments following assessment of examination findings in high volume outpatient physical therapy clinic treating a varied patient population.
- Encouraged physical therapy staff development with monthly journal club to review current research on varied tests, assessments, and treatments.
- Participated in local health fairs to educate the public on benefits of physical therapy.
- Assisted in the training of new employees including physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and support staff as well as clinical education for a physical therapy student.
Physical Therapist
ZUNI Comprehensive Community Health Center
07.2011 - 03.2017
- Provided quality care by evaluating and assessing test and measure results of varied patient population and implementing appropriate research-based treatment plans for inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Educated medical staff with CME for assessment and treatment of vestibular dysfunction.
- Provided prenatal exercise classes, back safety classes for chronic LBP patients, and assessed high school athletes for minor injuries and provided exercise and stretching recommendations.
- Assisted department staff in development of facility policy and procedures and updated physical therapy clinical student contracts with 6 universities.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas, TX12-2002
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Manual Therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
- Dry Needling
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Orthopedic Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Therapeutic Interventions
Certification
- Certifications in Dry Needling (DN) and Spinal Manipulation Therapy (SMT) from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT)
- BLS
Timeline
Physical Therapist
Integrated Physical Therapy
03.2022 - Current
Physical Therapist
Luna Physical Therapy
04.2021 - 05.2022
Physical Therapist
NewCare Physical Therapy
09.2019 - 03.2022
Physical Therapist
Apex Network Physical Therapy
03.2017 - 01.2019
Physical Therapist
ZUNI Comprehensive Community Health Center
07.2011 - 03.2017
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Texas At Austin