Aushuwa Johnson
Summary
Compassionate physical therapist student with background in diverse clinical settings, including orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans to maximize patient recovery and independence. Strengths include effective communication, patient education, and teamwork to facilitate health improvement. Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores through innovative therapy techniques and compassionate care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletico
Athletico
Frederick, MD
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assess patients' medical history, pelvic floor function, posture, strength, and mobility through a variety of diagnostic techniques.
- Perform both external and internal assessments of pelvic floor muscles to determine strength, coordination, and tension.
- Evaluate conditions like urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, prolapse, or postpartum complications.
- Apply techniques to alleviate pain, improve vaginal proprioception, improve tissue mobility, and address scar tissue or adhesions.
- Provide exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, improve stabilization of trunk muscles, and strengthen co-innervated musculature that work closely with the pelvic floor.
- Participate in specialized training or certifications related to pelvic floor dysfunction and women's or men's health.
- Follow healthcare regulations, billing codes, and standards for pelvic floor therapy documentation.
- Provide empathetic and supportive care for patients dealing with sensitive diagnoses, such as incontinence or sexual dysfunction.
Johns Hopkins Hopsital- Inpatient Rehab
Lauren Curatolo
Baltimore, MD
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided gait training and assisted with the use of assistive devices to improve mobility and independence.
- Evaluated and documented patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to return home safely.
- Educated patients on safe gait techniques, injury prevention, and ergonomics.
- Observed patient progress over time and determined necessity of further treatment.
- Communicated and demonstrated gait techniques, treatment plans, and medical information to patients, family, and friends to establish patients' safe return home.
- Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
Piedmont Hospital
Snellville, GA
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Examined patients to assess functional limitations and developed a treatment plan.
- Monitored patient progress and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments by observing responses to interventions.
- Properly implemented manual therapy, neurological, therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic activity treatment accurately.
- Developed home programs for patients to continue their rehabilitation at home.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to identify potential solutions for challenging cases.
Education
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05-2020
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Outpatient therapy background
- Acute rehabilitation background
- Safety Management
- Patient evaluation, progress, and discharge documentation
- Data Recording
- Empathetic and patient
- Monitoring progress
- Pain Management Techniques
- Time management proficiency
- Treatment Planning
- Manual treatment
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Pelvic floor Herman and Wallace A1 course
Timeline
Athletico
Athletico
06.2024 - 08.2024
Johns Hopkins Hopsital- Inpatient Rehab
Lauren Curatolo
03.2024 - 06.2024
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
Piedmont Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Emory University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Towson University