April Sarlo
Largo
Summary
Dedicated Physical Therapist with over 15 years of experience transitioning to Clinical Liaison role. Expertise in complex patient assessment, rehabilitation protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in building relationships with healthcare professionals and educating patients and families. Committed to ensuring appropriate patient placement and optimizing rehabilitation outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Acute Care Physical Therapist
John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for 10-20 acute care complex patients weekly
- Completed and demonstrated competency in developmental treatment in a Level 4 NICU
- Communicated and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient care and discharge planning for optimal outcomes
- Assisted in documentation reviews and updates for accuracy in pain documentation in the pediatric population
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Staff Outpatient Physical Therapist
John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
04.2011 - 06.2019
- Managed an outpatient complex pediatric patient case load including evaluations and treatments
- Serve as a specialist on the Wheelchair and Equipment team evaluating patients from birth to adult age, including collaboration with an occupational therapist and equipment dealer representative for recommendation of durable medical equipment
- Developed strong rapport with hospital and community physicians to enhance care coordination for optimal patient outcomes
- Mentored physical therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth through hands-on experience with pediatric populations.
Staff Physical Therapist
Shriners Hospital for Children
09.2006 - 09.2011
- Managed a full pediatric case load of acute care rehab, outpatient and post-op patients
- Performed orthopedic clinic evaluations, pre-op evaluations and education for upcoming surgeries and procedures
- Collaborated on patient care with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, speech therapists, orthotist, seating specialists, social workers, and care coordinators
PRN Physical Therapist
Tampa General Hospital
08.2007 - 04.2011
- Evaluated and treated a variety of adult patients in the acute care setting including orthopedic, trauma, neurological impairments, cardiac, general medical, oncology, cardiopulmonary and intensive care patients
- Treated patients with acute and chronic conditions in a inpatient rehab department with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
PRN Home Health Physical Therapist
Independent Living Inc.
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Provided evaluations and developed plans of care for patients that are carried out by a physical therapy assistant
- Reviewed each patient’s progress under the PTA and made recommendations and changes to plans of care as appropriate
Staff Physical Therapist
Shands at UF Hospital & Shands Children’s Hospital
04.2004 - 09.2006
- Managed a challenging and diverse caseload of pediatric and adult acute patients
- Provided acute rehab interventions in Shands Children’s Hospital for a number of diagnoses such as orthopedic surgeries, general surgeries, burns, cancer and bone marrow transplants, cardiac, organ transplant and developmental assessments
- Treated a varied adult case load including trauma, neurological impairments, heart and lung transplants, general medical, oncology, cardiopulmonary and orthopedic patients
- Collaborated on a daily basis for interdisciplinary care and discharge planning with social workers, case managers and physicians of adults and pediatric patients
Education
Masters of Science - Physical Therapy
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12.2004
Bachelors of Science - Biological Sciences
Ohio University
Athens, OH06.2002
Skills
- Complex Clinical assessment
- Pediatric therapy
- Clinical reasoning
- Orthotic fitting
- Adaptive equipment
- Wheelchair assessment
- Case management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Family-centered care
- Teamwork and cooperation
Certification
- Assistive Technology Professional certification, 06/01/14-5/01/19
- NDT/Bobath Certificate in the Management and Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Neuromotor Disorders, 03/01/11-3/30/23
- Florida PT licensure #21980, 11/30/26
- AHA Basic Life Support CPR and AED certified, 04/15/25
Community Service
- Admin Chair volunteer for Trial Life Troop FL0901 Ministry 01/2022-present
- Charter Representative for American Heritage Girls Troop FL0901 fall 2024 -present
- Troop Coordinator of American Heritage Girls Troop FL0901 for 2024-25 program year
- Wheels for the World Ministry work with Joni and Friends, 09/14
- Cause for Life Ministry work with Joni and Friends, 08/12
Timeline
Staff Acute Care Physical Therapist
John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2022
Staff Outpatient Physical Therapist
John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
04.2011 - 06.2019
PRN Physical Therapist
Tampa General Hospital
08.2007 - 04.2011
Staff Physical Therapist
Shriners Hospital for Children
09.2006 - 09.2011
PRN Home Health Physical Therapist
Independent Living Inc.
09.2006 - 08.2007
Staff Physical Therapist
Shands at UF Hospital & Shands Children’s Hospital
04.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelors of Science - Biological Sciences
Ohio University
Masters of Science - Physical Therapy
The Ohio State University
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