Annalise Perez
Orlando
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Neurological Physical Therapist with 10 years of experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient settings. Skilled in providing patient-centered, individual interventions with emphasis on optimizing function, restoring mobility and improving quality of life through current evidence based research and practice. Committed to providing interdisciplinary care to diverse patient populations including pediatrics to geriatrics. Goals of improving patient outcomes and contributing to further research.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurological Physical Therapist
University of Central Florida Health
08.2024 - Current
- Manage daily care of patients 12 years and older including evaluation, treatment, plan of care, discharge planning, family education/training, and DME orders
- Treat various neurological conditions including Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Brain tumors and Spinal Cord Injury with associated musculoskeletal co-morbidities including major multiple trauma
- Treat various orthopedic conditions including arthritis, spinal stenosis, post surgical and chronic pain
- Trained in Activities Based Therapy utilizing FES, Xcite, Bioness, ZeroG, EKSO bionics and other technology based adjunct treatment methods
- Provide supervision for physical student’s during their clinical rotations
- Conduct/participate in research studies involving stroke patients
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and clinical guidelines.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
University of Central Florida
01.2025 - Current
- Instructor for various lab classed in UCF’s DPT program (Therapeutic Exercise 1 and 2, Patient care skills)
- Developed and implemented clinical curriculum aligned with current healthcare standards.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions to enhance students' practical skills in clinical settings.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate innovative teaching strategies into the clinical education program.
Neurological Physical Therapist
Orlando Health- Institute for Advance Rehabilitation
03.2019 - Current
- Manage daily care of patients 12 years and older including evaluation, treatment, plan of care, discharge planning, family education/training, and DME orders
- Treat various neurological conditions including Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Brain tumors and Spinal Cord Injury with associated musculoskeletal co-morbidities including major multiple trauma
- Trained in Activities Based Therapy utilizing FES, Bioness, ZeroG, EKSO bionics and other technology based adjunct treatment methods
- Provide supervision for physical student’s during their clinical rotations
- Committees/Leadership: Disorder of Consciousness, EKSO robotic leader, serial casting, Pediatric team, Yoga/Brain injury club
- Conduct/participate in research studies involving stroke patients, brain injury patients, disorders of consciousness and high intensity gait training
Acquired Brain Injury Physical Therapist
The Shepherd Center
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Manage daily care of patients 12 years and older including evaluation, treatment, plan of care, discharge planning, family education/training, and DME orders
- Treat various neurological conditions including Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Brain tumors and Spinal Cord Injury with associated musculoskeletal co-morbidities including major multiple trauma
- Trained in Activities Based Therapy utilizing FES, Bioness, ZeroG, and other technology based adjunct treatment methods
- Committees: Adolescent and Avaysys
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Orlando Health - Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Evaluated and provided rehabilitation care to patients in a level-one trauma acute care center
- Provided services on neurology ICU, trauma ICU, neurology and trauma step-down, orthopedic and oncology units.
- Committee: Stroke Continuum of Care
Rehabilitation Aide
Orlando Health – Orlando Regional Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Responsible for assisting physical and occupational therapists with patient transfers, balance training, and ambulation. Duties also included clerical work such as answering the phones, relaying messages, making copies and tracking equipment.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2015
Bachelors of Health Sciences - undefined
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2010
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Gait training
- HIGT
- Disorders of Consciousness Rehabilitation
- Dual Task Training
- Leadership qualities
- Fluent in Spanish
- Training in the use of EKSObionics, ZeroG Harness System, Bioness L300, LE FES, NeuroCom Balance Master, Serial Casting and application of TDCS
Certification
- Doctor of Physical Therapy License - Florida, 2015
- Board Certified Neurological Physical Therapist- American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists July 2021
- CPR- June 2025
Professional Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association- 2012
- Florida Chapter
- Neurology Chapter
INVITED COLLOQUIA AND WORKSHOPS
- Invited Address: Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab Lecture- Orlando Health Neuro-resident Lecture Series
December 2022 and 2023
- Invited Address: Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab Lab with Case Studies- University of Central Florida, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Attendees were 2nd year PT students in their Neurology I lab class, April 2024
- Invited Address: Disorders of Consciousness Rehab Lab- University of Central Florida, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Attendees were 3rd year PT students in Advanced Neuro elective lab class, April 2024
- Invited Address: Disorders of Consciousness Practice Guideline Updates- Orlando Health Rehabilitation Symposium. Attendees received continuing education credits through their respective professional organization. September 2025
Selected Presentations
- Durosier B., Perez A., David K., (June 2025) Integrated Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Study. Presentation at the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Orlando Florida
- Dawson N., Bislick L., Perez A., David K (October 2025). Breaking Silos: Integrating Interdisciplinary Dual Task Training in Neurologic Rehabilitation. Presentation at the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Omaha, Nebraska
CONTINUING EDUCATION/CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT
- High Intensity Gait Training 2023
- Orlando Health Rehab symposium 2024
- TIRR Memorial DOC Conference 2021
- Institute of Physical Arts: Functional Mobilization I 2018
- Handling for Hemiplegia Part 1 and 2: UEs and Trunk/LEs 2018
- Institute of Physical Arts: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) I 2017
- The Fundamentals of Therapeutic and Kinesiology Taping 2017
- Wheelchair Seating for the Severe Brain Injury Population 2017
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Instructor at Orlando Health August 2019-August 2024
- Clinical instructor for several students currently enrolled in DPT programs across the U.S
- Provided clinical knowledge, practice and experience regarding disorder of consciousness program and activity-based technology interventions
- Provided direct and indirect clinical supervision and hands on skills for patient care
Clinical Mentor/Instructor at Shepherd Center August 2018-December 2018
- Clinical mentor for 3rd year DPT student at Emory University during her directed self study elective
- Provided clinical knowledge, practice and experience regarding disorder of consciousness program
Graduate Level Clinical Rotations:
- Cora- Rosen Outpatient Clinic 6 weeks
- Florida Hospital South Acute Care 12 weeks
- National Training Center Outpatient Clinic 8 weeks
- SeaPines Inpatient Rehabilitation 8 weeks
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Awards
Clinical Excellence Award- UCF Doctor of Physical Therapy Program 2015
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
University of Central Florida
01.2025 - Current
Neurological Physical Therapist
University of Central Florida Health
08.2024 - Current
Neurological Physical Therapist
Orlando Health- Institute for Advance Rehabilitation
03.2019 - Current
Acquired Brain Injury Physical Therapist
The Shepherd Center
09.2016 - 04.2019
Acute Care Physical Therapist
Orlando Health - Orlando Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 08.2016
Rehabilitation Aide
Orlando Health – Orlando Regional Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2015
Bachelors of Health Sciences - undefined
University of Central Florida
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Central Florida