- Running/Weight Lifting
- Cars
- How the Human Body Works/Moves
Austin Cardwell
Olathe
Summary
I am aspiring to be a future physical therapist who is driven by showing compassion and care to anyone that I come across, while also having a strong foundation of the science behind rehabilitation through a rigorous curriculum and extensive research time. I have started some research in undergrad that I hope to give me structure to more throughout physical therapy school, along with hundreds of shadowing hours with many more planned in a clinic and home health setting. I very much care about connection and emotional well-being of people and that is something that I want to bring with me throughout school and my career as well. I am someone who will devote whatever it takes to succeed in school and in this field and ultimately want to do that so I can make an impact on patients lives.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
Lenexa, KS
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Prepared treatment areas and ensured equipment was sanitized and organized for safe use.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing wait times.
- Supported administrative tasks, including managing patient intake forms and insurance verification processes.
- Fostered supportive atmosphere, encouraging patient engagement and effort during rehabilitation exercises.
Dietary Aide
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Center
Lawrence, KS
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted in meal preparation and presentation for residents, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to accommodate special dietary needs and preferences of residents.
- Monitored food inventory levels, assisting in stock management and ordering processes as needed.
- Engaged with residents during meals, fostering a positive dining experience through friendly interaction.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
Personal Assistant
Clyde Toland
Lawrence, KS
06.2025 - Current
- Work with Clyde Toland, stroke survivor on a project involving creating books
- Handle tasks that he cannot do with efficiency anymore such as copying papers, turning pages, carrying heavy boxes, organizing stacks of documents, retrieving documents and items
- Developed streamlined filing systems for documents, improving accessibility and retrieval efficiency.
- Accomplished project deadlines by assisting with task completion whenever required.
Basketball Referee
Blue Valley Recreation
Overland Park, KS
- Communicated effectively with coaches and players to resolve disputes promptly.
- Assessed game conditions, making timely decisions on safety and playability standards.
- Attended training sessions regularly to enhance officiating skills and knowledge of basketball regulations.
- Ensured player safety by closely monitoring on-court actions and addressing any violations promptly.
- Contributed to a positive game environment by maintaining a professional demeanor and interacting respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12-2026
Skills
- Growth mindset
- Strong work ethic
- Positive and upbeat
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem resolution
- Confidentiality and privacy
Accomplishments
- Received academic scholarship going into college
- Multiple marathons finisher
Interests
Timeline
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
04.2026 - Current
Personal Assistant
Clyde Toland
06.2025 - Current
Dietary Aide
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Center
02.2025 - 01.2026
Basketball Referee
Blue Valley Recreation
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Kansas