Ava Norton

Motivated Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate (May 2026), with strong clinical experience in outpatient Sports and Orthopedic settings. Committed to improving patient mobility, strength, and quality of life through personalized physical therapy interventions. Eager to begin professional practice and continue to learn to enhance patient care.

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in infant, children, and adult.
• MoCA certified

Reading Hospital Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy, Reading, PA, 04/24, Volunteer

• Observe physical therapists' daily tasks in an outpatient setting.
• Interacted with patients and helped prepare and execute exercise circuits.

Alvernia University Pro Bono Clinic, Berks Community Health Center, Reading, PA, 03/24, Volunteer

• Observed physical therapy students and physical therapists during patient evaluations and treatments.
• Interacted with patients and guided through exercises.
• Measured patients' vital signs prior to treatment.

Reading Housing Authority, Reading, PA, 04/24, Volunteer

• Created exercise program and educational pamphlets about various health concerns.
• Interacted with residents and measured vital signs prior to activities.

Kinetic Physical Therapy, Collegeville, PA, 09/18 - 05/19, 50 hours, Volunteer

• Observe PT perform daily tasks, such as core exercises, gait training and sports specific exercises for return to play.
• Taking observations/notes.

UD Women's Rowing team October 2019-May 2023 Rower and Captain

· Worked with large groups of people in order to achieve a goal.

· Taking responsibility in high pressure situations.

· Taking part in a bigger picture.

· Implementing critiques in order to perform/ improve to fullest capacity.

UD Rugby assistant October 2019 – October 2020 coaching novice, drill instructor

· Taking orders in addition to creating own plays.

· Running drills.

· Hands on teaching.

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania (May 2026)

Retail, 07/2024 - Present 

Tecovas- King of Prussia, PA

• Provided customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, assisting and educating customers on product quality and fit.
• Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Chiropractic Assistant, 05/2022 - 07/2023

Tricounty Chiropractic - Phoenixville, PA

• Responsible for reading patient reports.
• Evaluate patient information with chiropractor for planning and coordinating treatment.
• Preparing patient for chiropractic adjustments by using therapeutic modalities.
• Ensure therapeutic equipment meets sanitary requirements.
• Updating patient documentation.
• Setting patients up for cervical or lumbar decompression.

Physical Therapist Aide /technician, 05/2022 - 08/2022

Hayes Physical Therapy - Paoli, PA

• Evaluate patient information with PT for planning and coordinating treatment.
• Ensure therapeutic equipment meets sanitary requirements conducting workouts/ therapy treatments with patients.
• Administer Diowave laser therapy.
• Set up orthotic casting.