Years of health and movement experience
Ashley German
IA
Summary
Full-time Doctor of Physical Therapy student committed to passionate care, a strong willingness to learn and contribute, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team. Pursuing a full-time position with values of compassion, integrity, love, collaboration, fun, and pursuit of excellence in a pediatric/adult physical therapist position.
Overview
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Work History
Childserve
Student Physical Therapist
Iowa City, IA
03.2025 - Current
- Full-time clinical placement with pediatric physical therapy. 40 hours a week for ongoing weeks until May 2, 2025.
- Applying therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and positioning techniques to medically complex pediatric patients and families.
- Discovering and refining examination and evaluation skills for pediatric patients' and families' physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
- Obtaining experience in specialized exercise equipment designed for pediatric physical therapy sessions (AlterG treadmill, Bioness Integrated Therapy System, LiteGait, pediatric braces/orthotics, playground equipment, and dual-use items for play).
- Collaborating on a multi-disciplinary care team of OT, SLP, social work, and more with new cases.
APTA Liaison-Class of 2025
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, USA
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated efforts with class representatives to drive participation in advocacy challenges with APTA and APTA, IA. Contributed greatly to coordinated efforts and obtaining this acknowledgment alongside my school: 'BCU DPT 2024, Winners of the APTA's Student Advocacy Challenge.'
- Maintained contact with legislators while sharing latest APTA updates.
- Lead peers in travel events with interpersonal networking, and soft skills.
- Contributed significantly to legislative discussions at APTA PT Day on the Hill 2023 (advocated for five bills) and throughout various advocacy events in Iowa (advocated for three bills for APTA IA conferences each year from 2022 to 2025).
- Eighty hours obtained of professional development during DPT schooling.
Rock Valley Physical Therapy, Multiple Clinics
Student Physical Therapist
Grimes, IA
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Full-time outpatient orthopedic, vestibular, and TMD clinical placement. 40 hours a week for 8 weeks.
- Showcased clinical practice experience by managing treatment plans for a range of orthopedic, vestibular, and TMD presentations.
- Exposed to aquatic therapy, EDS, and dance rehabilitation.
- Advanced caseloads, maintaining the majority of the capacity for an entry-level clinician.
- Networked and marketed alongside staff for community and clinic awareness.
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
Student Physical Therapist
Grundy Center, IA
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Full-time, acute, inpatient, skilled, and part-time pediatric outpatient clinical placement at a critical access hospital. 40 hours a week for 8 weeks.
- Provided physical therapy services on a robust, disciplined care team, with adaptability in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Performed examination, evaluation, and treatment of patients with acute illnesses, post-operative conditions, individuals with chronic conditions, and in vulnerable and evolving states.
- Contributed to multi-disciplinary meetings on patient care and discharge planning.
- Observed total knee arthroplasty procedures and provided treatment of subsequent care until discharge.
ActivePT and Sports
Student Physical Therapist
Rochester, MN
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Full-time clinical placement in an outpatient orthopedic and sports setting. 40 to 50 hours a week for 8 weeks.
- Advanced didactic and clinical knowledge, with exposure to pelvic health, overhead athlete rehabilitation, running rehabilitation, and TMD rehabilitation.
- Acquired advance manual physical therapy skills for various treatment protocol and cases.
- Enhanced management of outpatient orthopedic cases, reaching close to full load as an entry-level clinician.
Drayer Physical Therapy
Student Physical Therapist
Strasburg, VA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Full-time clinical placement in the orthopedic outpatient setting. 40 hours a week, for 8 weeks.
- Developed and refined psychomotor and clinical reasoning skills relating to physical therapy examination, evaluation, treatment, diagnosis, prognosis, interventions, and outcomes.
- Advanced knowledge in general orthopedics, with services in work compensation, non-specific pain, post-operative care, general deconditioning, sports-related injury, and neuromuscular issues.
- Established therapeutic alliances and progressed patients toward their individual needs.
- Developed and maintained a partial caseload from evaluation to discharge.
Community Volunteer
Local Community
Sioux City, USA
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Contributed to building community in my city (Unity in the Community for a safe and secure place, Miracle League Baseball, All Abilities Christmas Party, All Abilities Prom, serving at Elevate Church in Sergeant Bluff, IA, in the Kid’s Ministry and Nursery, and the Sioux City Soup Kitchen).
- Served at the Back to School Bash at Victory Church in 2024 for aiding in children’s activities and attending to childcare services.
- Supervised youth groups and childcare for a family from June to August 2024.
- Started the Young Adult Group in Fall 2023 at Elevate Church, Sergeant Bluff; program and coordinate events to serve, network, and set up fellowship with Elevate Sioux City Church and the community.
- Eighty-hours of community service obtained during DPT schooling.
Dance Instructor: Part-time
Dynamix School of Dance
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Instructed students from 4 years of age to 18 years of age in styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, dance team, and tap, with an emphasis on applying motor learning, anatomy/physiology, kinesiology coursework, and gaining professional development with DPT schooling.
- Choreographed combinations, full multi-style routines for competition and recital, lesson plans, progression of skills, technique, strength, and endurance sessions to meet the needs of individual dancers, and group classes.
- Led and supervised dancers at holiday concerts, basketball games, and coordinated recital operations.
Outreach Coordinator and Pro Bono Network Coordinator
Briar Cliff Clinic
Sioux City, USA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Partnered with healthcare representatives and community members to deliver PT services educational content.
- Coordinated with clinic staff to strategize and promote fundraising events.
- Organized an Open House event in Fall 2023 with the aim of bringing new providers and community awareness to the Briar Cliff Clinic. Seventeen community members and providers attended.
Client Care Specialist, CPT: Full-time
Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center
Sioux Falls, SD
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw reception activities, scheduled patients effectively, submitted authorizations, maintained provider productivity, and reported to the clinic manager on clinic tasks.
- Delivered tailored fitness programs to dancers and young adults with varying fitness objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, clinic staff, and other stakeholders through effective communication, promptness, and organization.
Certified Nursing Assistant: Part-time
MercyOne
Sioux City, IA
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Provided direct patient care in the Rehabilitation Department as a team among doctors, nurses, and therapists.
- Comforted families and guests with a loved one in the hospital through conversation, and going beyond bedside expectations to have them included in their loved one’s care.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, Iowa05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Exercise Science
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2021
Skills
- Knowledge of therapeutic exercises and techniques for diverse patient needs
- Creative and critical thinking for patient care, marketing, and events
- Building rapport and engaging with pediatric and geriatric populations
- Development and implementation of personalized treatment plans
- Community outreach and networking with providers and legislators
- Strong leadership and collaboration with a care team to ensure comprehensive care
- Competent in various EMR systems (CareVoyant, EPIC, RainTree, WebPT, Nethealth)
Awards
- APTA IA Olive C. Farr Scholarship, 2024
- Briar Cliff University Doctoral Physical Therapy Program Emerging Leader, 2022-2023
Certification
- American Red Cross: Certified Emergency Medical Responder with Basic Life Support, Emergency Oxygen, and Blood Borne Pathogens.
- Graston's Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childserve
Student Physical Therapist
03.2025 - Current
Rock Valley Physical Therapy, Multiple Clinics
Student Physical Therapist
01.2025 - 02.2025
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
Student Physical Therapist
10.2024 - 12.2024
ActivePT and Sports
Student Physical Therapist
08.2024 - 10.2024
Drayer Physical Therapy
Student Physical Therapist
06.2024 - 08.2024
Outreach Coordinator and Pro Bono Network Coordinator
Briar Cliff Clinic
01.2023 - 05.2024
APTA Liaison-Class of 2025
Briar Cliff University
06.2022 - Current
Community Volunteer
Local Community
05.2022 - 08.2024
Dance Instructor: Part-time
Dynamix School of Dance
05.2022 - 06.2024
Client Care Specialist, CPT: Full-time
Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center
04.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant: Part-time
MercyOne
05.2017 - 04.2020
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Briar Cliff University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Exercise Science
University of South Dakota