Ashley Mezack
Melbourne
Summary
Dedicated physical therapist with a proven history of delivering high-quality care and implementing effective rehabilitation programs. Seeking an opportunity to apply my expertise, collaborate with a skilled healthcare team, and help achieve positive patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
AdventHealth Outpatient Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
11.2019 - 11.2025
- Deliver comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with a wide range of orthopedic and neurological conditions
- Experience working with all ages with extensive training in managing patients with headaches, hypermobility and post-operative rehab
- Deliver specialized interventions including manual therapy, dry needling, individualized therapeutic exercise programs based on Medical Exercise Therapy, and aquatic therapy
- Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons and interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams, including Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Lymphedema Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Vestibular Specialists
- Delegate appropriate caseload to PTA staff while maintaining consistent communication and updating plan of care as needed
- Supervise clinical students from the University of South Florida, providing mentorship and skill development
- Enhance clinic efficiency by managing scheduling demands, triaging cases based on urgency, and coordinating staff responsibilities
- Elevated patient care standards by participating in monthly journal clubs to discussing emerging scientific evidence relevant to out clinic’s patient population, and by attending continuing education courses and implementing learned techniques into practice
- Administer outcome measures such as the DGI, BBS, MiniBest, FGI, and FIST
- Complete thorough documentation fors evaluation, re-assessments, discharges, and daily treatments using EPIC and Redoc
- Trained and proficient in setup and administration of BWSTT, AlterG, and functional electrical stimulation systems
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Boston University Sargent College
Boston, MA05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
Boston University Sargent College
Boston, MA05-2017
Skills
- Experienced in treating active adults, athletes, and post-operative orthopedic patients
- Skilled in manual therapy techniques, including joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization
- Certified and proficient in dry needling
- Utilizes effective pain-management strategies tailored to individual needs
- Able to adapt treatment plans to patient tolerance, goals, and functional demands
- Provides clear patient education and develops individualized home exercise programs
- Dependable, consistent, and highly patient-centered
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills in fast-paced settings
- Builds rapport quickly and demonstrates strong interpersonal communication
- Efficient with time management and maintaining schedule flow
- Prioritizes functional outcomes and real-life carryover in treatment planning
Timeline
Physical Therapist
AdventHealth Outpatient Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
11.2019 - 11.2025
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Boston University Sargent College
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
Boston University Sargent College
Lincense and Certifications
Emergency Care and Safety Institute—American College of Emergency Physicians May 2017-Present
Certified to perform CPR and AED
FL PT Licensure October 2019- Present
License number PT35279
Dry Needling October 2021